Jessica Backus

Getting business stuff done for the arts. VP, mom, product of strong women.

[Data Catalyst Institute (DCI) @DataCatalystOrg]

NEW 🚨: Check out how @Artsy - an online marketplace where people can buy and sell art - has taken an age-old practice to the world of e-commerce in our Q&A with their VP of Collector Sales, Jessica Backus (@that_j) https://t.co/QpyJod9TRA

[Jessica Backus @that_j]

56% of Gen Z are growing up lonely. 40% of them don’t affiliate with a religion. Is Dogecoin the new religion? Makes me think we need art, now more than ever. https://t.co/MDJPT11cJ5

[Jessica Backus @that_j]

@futurecommerce @being_on_line @daisandconfused @Emily_Sundberg @NymphetAlumni @KleinKleinKlein @rachaelyaeger @drjaredwatson What an honor to be in such great company!

[Future Commerce @futurecommerce]

So many brilliant minds gathered today to engage in discourse surrounding the themes we are developing for this year’s edition of Visions👇

@being_on_line @daisandconfused @Emily_Sundberg @NymphetAlumni @KleinKleinKlein @rachaelyaeger @drjaredwatson

[Jessica Backus @that_j]

Will it be unavailable for these treatments? Unclear. Either way, between sick kids, work, daycare closures, and a formula shortage, it’s not like working moms have a ton of time to research this bullsh$&t.

[Jessica Backus @that_j]

Having a kid is hard. Having a kid and working is hard. Worrying about all of the risks and unknowns of having that kid is hard. And it just got harder. https://t.co/c6JsbL4nh0

[Jessica Backus @that_j]

The drug for medical abortion—and treatment of some of the most common pregnancy complications, miscarriage and postpartum hemorrhage—is at risk of being banned in all 50 states.

[Jessica Backus @that_j]

A great reminder that optimism is not a strategy. It is hard work to get art to the right place at the right time. https://t.co/Ry0z10kPiH

[Jessica Backus @that_j]

I love art stories that involve the City of New York Department of Sanitation. Say what you will about the MTA, they got something right when they preserved Keith Haring's now iconic subway drawings. Looking forward to Amy Raffel's talk! https://t.co/eIdGfNv6UC

[Jessica Backus @that_j]

As someone used to always finding a way, it's a hard lesson that sometimes you have to choose between 2 downsides. Oster has great advice on how to navigate--in life and business.
There’s No Secret Option C, by @ProfEmilyOster https://t.co/8XtslPl6hl

[Jessica Backus @that_j]

I'll be speaking at MRC Vegas 2023 along with Trust & Safety powerhouse Andrew Boos! Join me there in March 2023
https://t.co/udKONeh7rQ https://t.co/he0yIC0ua6 #MRCVegas23

[Artsy @artsy]

“Machines can’t understand art – that’s ultimately what we’re trying to do with The Art Genome Project.” – Artsy’s @That_J #FCFestival

[Artsy @artsy]

“With The Art Genome Project, we took a scientific framework and united it with art.” – Artsy’s @That_J #FCFestival @FastCompany

[Artsy @artsy]

Why L.A.-based artist Mark Bradford is not afraid of beauty: https://t.co/GjuX8NczyS @SFMOMA

[Jessica Backus @that_j]

Wrapped up my first TEDx talk cornelltech this morning. Thanks @tedx, @racheljflynn and… https://t.co/0KNDAtGNZ2

[Jessica Backus @that_j]

I'll be standing next to some giants at TEDx; check out the speaker list https://t.co/10ZQBeNIEL. Can't wait! https://t.co/mcqfExyEfg

[TEDxCornellTech @tedxcornelltech]

Get excited for Jessica Backus, Director of Learning at Artsy on stage at #TEDxCornellTech. Follow her @that_j

[Artsy @artsy]

10 portraits reveal the intimate relationships between artists and their muses: https://t.co/AcA0U8hvEs

[Jessica Backus @that_j]

Greek tragedy with a strong female lead + flamenco. Noche Flamenco's "Antigona" is epic, breathtaking https://t.co/C0riz4XR5z

[Artsy @artsy]

What is The Art Genome Project at Artsy? Find out with its Director, @that_j: https://t.co/rMiLjLJ74Y

[Jessica Backus @that_j]

@nemy and I had a fun conversation about art online. Honored to be a part of @dynamomtl 's podcast series! https://t.co/ZfVj48eTNf

[Dynamo @dynamomtl]

Our latest podcast features @that_j talking about @artsy #democratization #innovation and #curation. Enjoy! http://t.co/qtO8YMuPeM