Archetype Ascend is a division within the agency dedicated to providing strategic communications and support for BIPOC founders, executives, and VCs.
Our mission is to elevate those who have been historically overlooked and expose them to opportunities that can accelerate career and business growth.
Top-tier communications support is a competitive advantage for entrepreneurs and executives looking to scale. Whether you’re a pre-seed company working toward launch, an executive who wants to build your own personal brand, or an established organization seeking to engage with diverse audiences in a genuine way, we have services to meet your needs. Archetype Ascend offers a cultural perspective that enables authentic storytelling, an accessible and extensive network, and the resources of a global agency.
Ulysses King is a seasoned communications executive with 25 years of experience, specializing in brand building and audience engagement. He has worked with global brands like Amazon, Meta, Nike, and Salesforce. Prior to joining Archetype, Ulysses was Chief Communications Officer at a consumer hardware startup and as a Senior Vice President at OutCast.
Erica Billups, Senior VP at Archetype, crafts strategic communication programs with over 15 years of expertise in narrative development and diverse voice promotion. Previously, at OutCast, she collaborated with companies like HBO, SoFi, and Amazon, excelling in internal brand-building, staffing, DEI, and internal communications.
Amber Glenn is an expert in earned media, executive visibility, advocacy, and event-driven comms for tech industry disruptors. Her experience spans across industries, including tech, consumer goods and services, and clean energy. She has led campaigns for AT&T, DocuSign, the Hair Cuttery salon chain, Hennessy, Intuit Mailchimp, and VSCO. Amber was recently named to the 2023 PRWeek Women to Watch list.
With her 15 years of experience Robyn turns her clients into industry thought leaders and their executives into influencers. Her corporate communications and messaging work helped American Express launch its first mobile payments product focused on promoting financial inclusion and reposition its brand around becoming a technology leader. And Robyn’s counsel has led Schneider Electric to become a leader in energy management and industrial technology.
With over seven years of experience across a broad range of marketing disciplines, Olu is well-versed in marketing strategies, media relations, social media, influencer engagement, event planning and account management. Throughout his career, he's executed integrated campaigns for a diverse set of clients, including– TikTok, GoDaddy, Mailchimp, TiVo, VSCO, Netflix, Amazon Studios, Sony, and many more.
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