Donna Griffit

Donna Griffit is a world-renowned speaker, bestselling author, and corporate storyteller whose message has resonated from Silicon Valley to Singapore. As the author of the bestselling book, "Sticking to My Story – The Alchemy of Storytelling for Startups," Griffit brings over 20 years of global experience to the stage, captivating audiences with her signature blend of strategy, storytelling, and sparkle. She has delivered keynotes and workshops for global powerhouses including Google, Meta, Cisco, Hewlett Packard and Stanford Graduate School of Business (Stanford GSB), and has spoken at premier conferences like Startup Grind Global and Women-Led Cleantech.

Her workshops bring the power of corporate, startup, and personal brand storytelling to life -- giving audiences hands-on tools they can immediately apply. "The X Factor," her most popular session, helps participants uncover the unique DNA of their personal brand story and use it to land promotions, attract opportunities, and make their message unforgettable. Her newest keynote, "Storytelling in the Age of AI," explores how we can co-create with technology while keeping communication authentic, emotional, and human.

Known as "The Pitch Alchemist" and affectionately dubbed "DonnaGPT," Griffit has helped clients raise over $2 billion. At Stanford GSB, she coaches future leaders to communicate with authenticity and power. Whether it is a main stage keynote, executive retreat, or corporate offsite, Griffit brings hands-on tools, contagious energy, and unforgettable sparkle.