Allie Burger

Allie J. Burger is a founder, product leader, operator and business strategist specializing in AI, emerging tech, and strategic innovation. She has built and scaled products across industries, advising Fortune 500 executives and high-growth startups on AI adoption, market expansion, and go-to-market strategy. Allie founded and served as CEO of ETTA, a computer vision analytics company transforming e-commerce and supply chain. Today, she serves as a fractional Chief of Staff and advisor to AI and blockchain-based startups, helping companies navigate product development, fundraising, and operational scale. Her portfolio spans Disney, Tesla, Accenture, NBCUniversal, Microsoft, LVMH, Airbnb, Nike, Cisco, and the NFL, NBA, MLB, and Premier League, among others. A sought-after speaker on AI, innovation, and technology, her insights have been showcased at SXSW, the World Economic Forum, Accenture Diamond Client presentations, and top universities including Stanford, UC Berkeley, Northwestern, and Brown. Allie is also the creator and host of “Confessions of a Founder with Allie Burger”, a business podcast featuring in-depth conversations with exited founders—think How I Built This meets Diary of a CEO, with a female tech founder at the helm. She began her career as an investigative journalist and digital producer for ESPN, NBC Sports, and The Chicago Tribune, before transitioning into tech to build products at the intersection of AI and media. Allie holds an M.S. from Northwestern University’s Medill School and a B.A. in Journalism & Business from the University of Oregon. Passionate about empowering the next generation of leaders, she supports Girls Who Code, Special Olympics, and Israel Lacrosse.