Jason Ardell

Architect, Business leader, Consultant, Engineer, Entrepreneur, Foodie, Idea generator, Parent, Potential employer, Scientist, Startup, Technologist

Jason is the Co-Executive Director of TEDxBreckenridge, where he helps shape a platform for bold ideas and grounded, local connection in the heart of Colorado’s high country. A resident of Summit County for over a decade, Jason brings a blend of technical expertise, creative leadership, and deep community involvement to the TEDx stage. With roots in both the startup world and mountain life, he is driven by a desire to spark meaningful conversations, elevate underrepresented voices, and cultivate a sense of belonging—especially in a region where transience and tourism often challenge long-term connection. As the Director of Engineering at Shiplify, a tech startup in the logistics space, Jason leads innovation at scale—overseeing everything engineering-related including front-end/back-end development, machine learning, infrastructure, and security—while staying grounded in the human systems that make technology matter. That same balance of vision and practicality shows up in his leadership at TEDxBreckenridge, where he's focused on building not just a great event, but a lasting, engaged community of speakers, attendees, and volunteers. He believes that even in a world saturated with noise, the right idea—spoken with clarity and heart—can still echo far beyond the room.

Artificial Intelligence, Audio Production, Engineering Management, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Startups, Team Leadership, Technology