JKW

Technology Executive · Author · Advisor

Jascha
Kaykas-Wolff

CEO, Visiting Media

Building the future of hospitality technology. Pioneer of Agile Marketing. Former CMO of Mozilla and BitTorrent. Author of Growing Up Fast.

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JKW

About

An executive business leader with a creative flair, Jascha Kaykas-Wolff has built teams that transformed customer and user experiences at Mozilla, BitTorrent, Lytics, Webtrends, Involver, and some of the most influential technology companies of the past two decades.

His coaching philosophy drives high-performing teams with an emphasis toward valuing team success above individual achievement, developing inclusive work practices, and constantly reinforcing the importance of business acumen in addition to functional expertise.

Currently serving as CEO of Visiting Media, Jascha leads a global hospitality technology company serving over 3,200 customers worldwide, revolutionizing how hotels sell spaces through immersive 3D experiences and AI-powered sales enablement.

"Find opportunities where no one else is looking. Never fail the same way twice."
— Jascha's operating philosophy

Experience

A Career Built on Transformation

2024 — Present

Chief Executive Officer

Visiting Media

Leading the hospitality technology company that's transforming how hotels sell spaces through TrueTour™ immersive tours and the SalesHub™ platform. Serving 3,200+ customers globally including major brands like Hyatt and Marriott.

2020 — 2024

President & COO

Lytics

Led go-to-market strategy, customer success, and operations for the real-time Customer Data Platform serving brands including P&G, Nestlé Purina, Live Nation, Universal Music Group, and Yamaha.

2015 — 2020

Chief Marketing Officer

Mozilla

Led global marketing strategy for the non-profit technology organization, creating millions of new customer relationships and growing Firefox revenue. First CMO to pull advertising from Facebook following the 2018 data breach, establishing Mozilla as a leader in data privacy advocacy.

2014 — 2015

Chief Marketing Officer

BitTorrent

Transformed the peer-to-peer protocol brand into a legitimate content distribution platform, launching creator partnerships including Grammy-winning artists and Oscar-nominated filmmakers.

Earlier

Marketing Leadership

Involver (Oracle), Webtrends, Microsoft, Yahoo

Built foundational experience in product positioning, marketing technology, demand creation, brand building, and organizational transformation across B2B and B2C technology companies.

Thought Leadership

Ideas That Shape Industries

Book

Growing Up Fast

How New Agile Practices Can Move Marketing and Innovation Past the Old Business Stalemates. Co-authored with Kevin Fann, this seminal work pioneered the Agile Marketing movement.

Read on Amazon

Podcast

This is Your Life in Silicon Valley

Co-hosted with Sunil Rajaraman, exploring the intersection of technology, culture, and community. Featured guests include Kara Swisher, Mike Isaac, and Jacob Jaber.

Listen on Apple Podcasts

Writing

LinkedIn Articles

Regular insights on leadership, AI, hospitality technology, and the evolving nature of work. Recent pieces include "Curiosity Is the New Superpower" and voice-first workflow evolution.

Read on LinkedIn

Speaking

  • ILHA INSPIRE ConferenceLas Vegas, Dec 2025
  • Hyatt Conferences2025
  • WebSummitLisbon
  • SXSWAustin
  • Content Marketing WorldCleveland
  • DreamforceSan Francisco
  • Oracle Social SummitLas Vegas

Press & Recognition

  • Forbes50 Influential CMOs
  • Fast CompanyNext Gen Star CMOs
  • Washington PostCampaign Feature
  • TechCrunchPodcast Features
  • VentureBeatContributing Author
  • CXOTalkFeatured Interview

Board Positions & Advisory

Leadership Beyond the Office

American Conservatory Theater

Trustee since 2017 San Francisco

TEDx Marin

Board of Trustees since 2014 Education & Thought Leadership

The Salvation Army SF

Board of Advisors The Way Out Initiative

Let's Connect

Interested in discussing hospitality technology, agile marketing, board opportunities, or speaking engagements? I'd love to hear from you.