Leap Academy with Ilana Golan

Zoom CMO Kim Storin on Leading Through Brand Change When the Stakes Are High | E143

Leap Academy with Ilana Golan

Show Notes

At just ten years old, Kim Storin was writing letters to CEOs, asking for donations and clearly outlining why her cause mattered. That instinct to connect people, solve problems, and step forward without permission never left her. Years later, as Chief Marketing Officer at Zoom, that same mindset shapes how she leads one of the most trusted brands in modern work. In this episode, Kim joins Ilana to share Zoom’s evolution from a single, iconic product into a broad portfolio of solutions, and w...

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