# Jonathan Jadali

> Jonathan Jadali is an American entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Irvine-based Ascend Agency, established in 2020. His career connects early cryptocurrency investing, social media and a public relations model built around guaranteed media placements. He was selected for Forbes’ 2024 30 Under 30 Marketing & Advertising list and writes about branding and public relations.

- **Role:** Founder and CEO at Ascend Agency
- **Organizations:** Ascend Agency, YEC, VotingSmarter, Monkey Joe Speak, Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center
- **From:** Orange County, California, United States
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** Brandman University
- **Known for:** Forbes 30 Under 30, Marketing & Advertising, class of 2024., Founded Ascend Agency in 2020., Led Ascend during its No. 18 placement on the 2024 Inc. 5000.

## Career timeline

- **2015-2020** — Studied business administration at Brandman University; no completed degree asserted.
- **2020** — Founded Ascend Agency.
- **2021** — Publicly articulated perception, placement and personality as three elements of brand building.
- **2022** — Listed as a YEC member; began an advisory board role with VotingSmarter.
- **2023** — Discussed Ascend Music Group and a historical goal of reaching $50 million in revenue.
- **2024** — Selected for Forbes 30 Under 30 Marketing & Advertising; Ascend ranked No. 18 on the Inc. 5000.
- **2025** — Ascend ranked No. 1,061 on the Inc. 5000.
- **2026** — Ascend ranked No. 3,030 on the Inc. 5000; O’Dwyer’s reported $15.4 million in 2025 fees.

## Achievements

- Forbes 30 Under 30, Marketing & Advertising, class of 2024.
- Founded Ascend Agency in 2020.
- Led Ascend during its No. 18 placement on the 2024 Inc. 5000.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — As checked in October, the 2026 Inc. 5000 lists Ascend at No. 3,030 with 101% three-year growth.
- **2026-04** — O’Dwyer’s reported Ascend at No. 42 in its ranking, with $15.4 million in 2025 fees, up 25.6%.
- **2025-09** — A contributor profile discussed Jadali’s emphasis on guaranteed placements, accountability and audience engagement.

## Links

- Website: https://jonathanjadali.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanjadali
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/JonathanJadali
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dad/

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Last updated: 2026-10-22