As the Chief Strategy Partner of Incend Media, Jay Martinez brings a wealth of experience in business development, organizational scaling, and enterprise leadership. In his role at Incend Media, Martinez focuses on identifying high-level growth opportunities, shaping long-term vision, and deploying connected systems that align client infrastructure with measurable business outcomes.
A graduate of the University of Colorado, Jay is the Founder and Chairman of Fortune Development Group, a holding company providing management, seed capital, and leadership to forward-thinking businesses. Since its founding in 2004, Fortune Development Group has scaled to operate five distinct businesses across six states, cementing its position as a significant competitor in the digital marketplace.
Jay began his career at Morgan Stanley before being recruited by Jacuzzi Brands, Inc. as National Sales Training Director, where he gained national recognition for his ability to analyze complex market opportunities and communicate them effectively through innovative discovery programs. His success continued in the automotive sector as Director of Marketing for industry leader DiamondLot.com. There, he developed and executed a comprehensive brand strategy that positioned the company as the second-largest data and photo provider in the northern United States.
In addition to his corporate achievements, Jay is a highly sought-after speaker and corporate trainer. He has delivered motivational and keynote presentations across the country, including featured appearances in Atlantic City, Las Vegas, New York, and San Francisco. His strategic expertise and charismatic communication style notably earned him the attention of Donald Trump’s production team, who approached him to appear on NBC’s The Apprentice.
Jay’s entrepreneurial vision, combined with his foundational experience inside Fortune 100 environments, continues to shape his leadership at Incend Media. He applies these deep strategic insights to eliminate disconnected tactics and help clients build sustainable, synchronized growth ecosystems.