Influential Woman · SaaS for event ticketing middleware
Joane Joseph
Founder and CEO, Show Stop
New York, NY 10036
Her Story
About Joane
Joane Joseph is the Founder and CEO of Show Stop, a software as a service company developing middleware technology that connects event organizers’ ticketing platforms with primary ticketing vendors to facilitate seamless purchase transactions. Founded in July 2026, Show Stop is designed to improve the direct to fan ticketing experience by integrating fan loyalty and verification systems with established ticketing infrastructure. Since launching the company, Joseph has led its early development by coding the foundational platform, building relationships with prospective clients and industry partners, managing the company’s legal formation and LLC registration in New York City, and overseeing its social media presence across LinkedIn and Instagram.
Before founding Show Stop, Joseph spent approximately nine years in data science and machine learning, including six years working full time as a machine learning data scientist at BuzzFeed and three years of part time industry experience while pursuing her doctoral studies. At BuzzFeed, she developed statistical and machine learning models, worked on recommendation systems and conversion optimization, conducted A/B testing, and contributed to AI initiatives involving prompt engineering and reinforcement learning. She began her professional career with data science and analytics roles at organizations including Johnson & Johnson and PSCORE, building a strong foundation in quantitative analysis, technology, and business strategy.
Joseph earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics from Princeton University and a Ph.D. in Operations Research & Financial Engineering from Princeton University in 2020. She is also a certified group fitness instructor and has a strong interest in languages, speaking English, Spanish, Korean, French, and Chinese while currently learning Japanese. Joseph credits her Christian faith and prayer as important sources of guidance in major decisions, including her decision to become an entrepreneur. She places a strong emphasis on integrity, remaining true to her conscience and personal motivations rather than simply following the crowd. For young women entering the industry, she encourages them to create their own opportunities and, in her words, “make their own seat at the table.”
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Joane
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute much of my success to my Christian faith and my relationship with God. I seek His guidance in the decisions I make, particularly when navigating important moments and determining whether a new opportunity or direction is the right move for me. Prayer and faith have been a significant influence throughout my career, giving me the confidence and clarity to move forward when I believe I am being called toward a particular path.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I ever received came from a female CEO when I was an intern. She encouraged me to stick with my studies and pursue my Ph.D., explaining that the experience would teach me how to think like a scientist and researcher. Her advice helped me recognize the long-term value of developing strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and it ultimately shaped the way I approach my career and the decisions I make today.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering the industry is not to focus on looking around and counting how many people at the table look like you. Instead, focus on creating your own opportunities and making your seat at the table. Your perspective, skills, and contributions have value, and you should not wait for someone else to make space for you. Be confident in what you bring, stay true to yourself, and pursue the opportunities where you can make a meaningful impact.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges and opportunities in my field right now is gaining buy-in and getting the word out about what we are building. As an early-stage company, it is important to connect with the right people, introduce them to our vision, and demonstrate the value of our technology. Building those relationships requires actively getting into the spaces where industry leaders, potential clients, and partners are having conversations, making meaningful connections, and creating opportunities to share how our solution can address their needs.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Integrity is the value that is most important to me, both in my work and personal life. For me, integrity means having the right motivations, staying true to what I believe is right, and not simply going along with what everyone else is doing. I strive to make decisions that align with my principles and conscience, even when taking a different path may be more difficult. Staying grounded in what I believe is the right thing to do helps guide how I approach my work, relationships, and important decisions.
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