EPISODE · Feb 5, 2026 · 46 MIN
Isha Patel - CEO - Kale
from The Ad Podcast · host Dylan Conroy
Isha Patel is the co-founder and CEO of Kale (kalecard.com), a New York-based startup platform that lets everyday social media users (superfans, not just big influencers) earn cash rewards for sharing authentic content about brands they love—like Rare Beauty, Glossier, Inc., sweetgreen, and Chili's.She previously worked at LinkedIn (where she met co-founder Luis Molina), graduated from University of California, Berkeley, and has been recognized on Inc. Magazine's 2025 Female Founders 500 list for scaling the company and tripling revenue. Kale focuses on turning genuine advocacy into scalable marketing for brands.
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Isha Patel is the co-founder and CEO of Kale (kalecard.com), a New York-based startup platform that lets everyday social media users (superfans, not just big influencers) earn cash rewards for sharing authentic content about brands they love—like Rare Beauty, Glossier, Inc., sweetgreen, and Chili's.She previously worked at LinkedIn (where she met co-founder Luis Molina), graduated from University of California, Berkeley, and has been recognized on Inc. Magazine's 2025 Female Founders 500 list for scaling the company and tripling revenue. Kale focuses on turning genuine advocacy into scalable marketing for brands.
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