Founder and CEO, Jennifer Langton, Inc.; Former NFL Senior Vice President, Player Health and Innovation; Former CFO, Atari; NCAA Division 1 Athlete
When your organization faces high-stakes change, it’s not just about tools or tech—it’s about Connection, Trust, and Growth (CTG). Jennifer Langton’s CTG model offers a blueprint for leaders looking to navigate complexity and transform their organizations. Forged on the lacrosse field and proven in the NFL’s concussion crisis, the CTG model demonstrates how authentic connection can turn your greatest challenges into breakthrough opportunities in our increasingly digital world.
Jennifer Langton is a keynote speaker and innovation leader who turned being an outsider into her greatest strategic advantage-transforming the NFL from a “League of Denial” to a “League of Solutions.”
Today, as Founder & CEO of Jennifer Langton Inc., she is a sought-after speaker and advises CEOs and boards on future-ready operating models, de-risking AI adoption, and turning complex change into measurable growth.
Previously, as the NFL’s Senior Vice President of Player Health and Innovation, she co-created the AI-powered Digital Athlete with AWS and led a $60M engineering roadmap that delivered position-specific helmets and a historic multi-year 25% concussion reduction, including the lowest rates on record in 2024 (earning 2025 Best in Athlete Performance Technology recognition).
As CFO at Atari, she restored profitability to a $150M business through disciplined restructuring. Earlier at the NFL, she architected a digital RFP that generated a 220% revenue increase and the league’s first $1B apparel portfolio.
An NCAA Division I athlete (UVA lacrosse), NYU Stern MBA, AWS Women of the Cloud honoree, and UVA School of Data Science board member, Jennifer’s work has been featured on CNBC and FOX Business.
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Jennifer Langton’s Speech Topics
The Digital Athlete Playbook – Building Al Systems That Improve Lives
Lessons from co-creating the NFL’s groundbreaking Digital Athlete platform with AWS. Engaging, fast-paced content covering data architecture that drives adoption, change management that wins over skeptical stakeholders, and balancing innovation speed with compliance and trust.
CTG: Connect, Trust, Grow- A Leader’s Model for Scaling Al
A practical framework for moving AI from pilot to enterprise adoption in complex organizations. Dynamic delivery packed with actionable insights on orchestrating technical experts and human adoption, translating pilots into standards with clear KPls, and building governance frameworks the business actually owns.
The Injury That Saved Football- Redefining Who Gets to Lead Change
A paradigm-shifting talk on how being an “outsider” became Jennifer’s competitive advantage in transforming the NFL.
High-energy storytelling that captivates from the first moment, revealing why authenticity beats credentials, how vulnerability accelerates trust, and how to turn setbacks into strategic assets.
What other organizations say about Jennifer Langton
She shows how Al drives real-world impact -her passion captivates audiences with energy and storytelling.
Technology
What other organizations say about Jennifer Langton
Jennifer Langton and I were both keynote speakers at an innovation conference. Her talk was a memorable, impactful presentation that wowed those lucky enough to be in the audience. Jennifer talked about how her success as a nationally-ranked lacrosse player infused her long stint as a high-level executive in the NFL. I still get inspired thinking about how she mostly solved what seemed to be an intractable problem, the spate of concussions suffered by so many players. The way she encouraged her team to leverage cutting-edge tech offers valuable lessons to any org looking to create a culture of innovation.
Entertainment
What other organizations say about Jennifer Langton
Jennifer Langton was a great keynote speaker. Her presentation was both interesting and motivational, taking the audience on her career journey. Jennifer’s ability to weave compelling stories with actionable insights made her talk perfect for our theme of inclusivity. The Q&A session that followed was especially impressive, as she brought her wit and deep understanding to her answers.
Business Conferences / Audiences
What other organizations say about Jennifer Langton
Jennifer’s authentic delivery not only highlighted her expertise but also her genuine passion for driving positive change. She left the audience empowered and equipped with a clearer understanding of how emerging technologies can impact any industry to drive positive change.
Business Consulting
What other organizations say about Jennifer Langton
Jennifer’s keynote address left the audience with important insights into the sports sector. Drawing from her experience with the NFL, she shared her innovative approach to address athlete safety, increase performance and the role of AI and technology. Her work in injury prediction and her advocacy for embracing new technologies offer meaningful lessons for fostering a culture of innovation within organizations.