Jennifer Conrad is the Founder, CEO, and Editor-in-Chief of Arizona Ascent, a media platform more than a magazine—uniting business, real estate, and community across Arizona. She builds brands and content that people remember, turning storytelling into strategy—and strategy into measurable impact.
Under her leadership, Arizona Ascent spotlights the leaders shaping Arizona’s future, positioning their work within the state’s broader momentum. Its stories don’t just inform—they elevate credibility, expand visibility, and connect leaders to the ecosystem that makes growth possible.
What if you could rehearse your pitch with a digital version of your senator before walking into the room?
In this episode of Inside the Ascent, Jennifer Conrad, Managing Editor of Arizona Ascent, sits down with Daniella Cuéllar Zapata, founder and CEO of Wipp AI, for an intimate conversation recorded during the AI Collective launch in Phoenix.
Daniella shares her bold vision — “One day, you’ll have a congressperson in your pocket.” — and how Wipp AI is building digital twins of lawmakers to help advocates, lobbyists, and citizens engage with democracy in smarter, more accessible ways.
From her roots in Mexico City and Arizona to earning her MBA at Harvard Business School, Daniella’s journey is a masterclass in courage, clarity, and conviction.
🎧 Listen in as she and Jennifer explore the intersection of AI, civic engagement, and entrepreneurship — and why Arizona is becoming a rising hub for innovation.
