ABOUT
“Through my work at HUUB and CO+HOOTS, I discovered how creating access to resources for innovators could create a economic multiplier effect in a community. I saw how a connected city results in a thriving city. Today, I just want to see more individuals, cities and leaders take an active role in furthering the innovation ecosystem that is being built right in their own backyard. ”
— JENNY POON
BIO
Jenny Poon is a serial entrepreneur and founder of economic development technology company HUUB and Phoenix's first and most recognized coworking space CO+HOOTS. Together both organizations have created tens of thousands of jobs and increased economic mobility for families everywhere.
As the daughter of Vietnamese refugees and a self-made entrepreneur, she speaks, writes and advocates daily for safer and more accessible entrepreneur ecosystems for women and people of color. She currently is CEO of HUUB, a data-driven digital platform and workflow management system for governments to streamline delivery of small business support and services. Before HUUB, Jenny founded the first coworking space in Phoenix, AZ. Which she has grown to 2 locations, created thousands of jobs, serving more than 1,000 entrepreneurs monthly. Her decade-long experience supporting entrepreneurs through CO+HOOTS, combined with her background as the daughter of small business owners, drives her commitment to equity building in her work with HUUB today.
She contributes regularly to Kauffman Foundation, Business Journals, National Women's Business Council and Arizona Republic/USA Today. She currently serves on many boards and councils that involve the business and entrepreneur community such as: an appointed member of the National Women's Business Council, a federal bi-partisan council that provides policy recommendations to the President, the U.S. Congress, and to the Small Business Administration (SBA) on issues of importance to women business owners and entrepreneurs. She also is a member of the board of directors for Landings Credit Union. Jenny was named Phoenix Business Journal’s 2016 Phoenix Businessperson of the Year. The first minority and the first woman to receive the honor.
Recognitions:
2024 Trailblazer Award, Phoenix Business Journal
2022 Innovation Award, Phoenix Business Journal
2020 Woman of Achievement, InBusiness Magazine
2018 Most Influential Women Award, AZ Big Media
2018 Community Service Corporate Leader, YWCA
2017 Influential Business Leaders, Az Business Leaders, Az Big Media
2016 Business Person of the Year, Phoenix Business Journal
2016 Spirit of Enterprise, Gary Trujillo Minority Enterprise Winner
2016 Outstanding Women in Business, PHX Business Journal
2016 Amazing Women Award, Suns 88
2015 GSD Award, Team AZ
2015 Who’s Who in Business, Incubator and Accelerators, AZ Central
2014 Who’s Who in Business, Incubator and Accelerators, AZ Central
2014 Community Leader of the Year, ACEL
2013 40 under 40, PHX Business Journal
2012 35 under 35, AZ Central
2010: Top 100 Creatives, Phoenix New Times
2009 35 under 35, AZ Central
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