Analyst. Founder. Advocate. Voice of Enterprise Tech.
Meet Jo Peterson
Jo Peterson is the founder of ClearTech Research and one of the most grounded, respected voices in enterprise technology today. With deep roots in cloud strategy, cybersecurity, and AI security, Jo works with both IT and cybersecurity leaders on strategic direction, as well as with directors and managers on implementation — helping them translate complex shifts into clear, actionable steps. A foundational part of this work is a deep understanding of the current vendor landscape.
She’s built a career on cutting through the noise — offering insight that’s technically grounded and strategically relevant.
Jo's Journey
- U.S. Air Force veteran — Cryptologic Language Analyst
- One of the first female presales engineers at MCI, a Fortune 500 telecom
- Dual master’s degrees (MBA and MS in Information Technology)
- 30+ technical certifications across networking, cloud, and security · Founder & Co-Chair of Cloud Girls, a nonprofit advancing women in cloud and emerging tech
- Independent Analyst covering a number of technology brands across the cloud, cloud security, and AI security spaces.
Industry Recognition
2025
- Top 1000 Women in Tech
- 40 LinkedIn Top Voices in Tech by Engati
- HDI Top 25 Thought Leaders
- AI Safety Executive Leadership Council – Cloud Security Alliance
- Channel Partners Top 20 Tech Thinkers
2024
- CRN Women of the Channel (also awarded 2016–2023)
- GlobalData IoT Thought Leader
- Cloud Girls Visionary Award
- Onalytica #7 Top 100 Cloud Influencers
- Top 30 LinkedIn Voices in Tech by Engati
- Cloud Global Power 100 Influencer
2020–2023
- Thinkers360 Top 100 Women B2B Thought Leaders
- Thinkers360 Top B2B Thought Leaders and Influencer
The Analyst Edge
Jo isn’t just an analyst — she’s a translator between technology and business. Known for her clarity, speed, and ability to deliver real enterprise insight, Jo is often the voice in the room that simplifies complexity and drives decision-making.
“I’m here to connect the dots — between technology, risk and what the industry is actually trending toward.”
BrightTalk's Cloud Cover
Enterprise Cloud Strategy, On Record
As the host of Cloud Cover, Jo leads one of the largest independent cloud strategy shows on BrightTalk. With 14,000+ subscribers and over 30 episodes, the series delivers real-world perspectives on how enterprises scale, secure, and optimize their cloud investments.
Check it out below: