Natalie Fratto Biography

Natalie Fratto is a venture investor, writer, and educator recognized for her expertise in adaptability science and its application in technology and finance. Fratto's career includes roles at IBM Watson, Silicon Valley Bank, and Goldman Sachs, where she served as managing director of firmwide strategy. Prior to her tenure at Goldman Sachs, she led startup operations for a Y Combinator-backed company and worked as a strategist for Silicon Valley Bank and IBM Watson. This cross-sector experience provided insight into how evolving technology transforms industries and workforce dynamics.

As a venture investor, Fratto prioritizes adaptability when evaluating startup founders, emphasizing the importance of what she terms the Adaptability Quotient, or AQ. She defines adaptability as the ability to respond effectively to change and argues that AQ is a critical predictor of success in environments shaped by technological disruption, surpassing both IQ and EQ.

Fratto's TED Talk, "3 Ways to Measure Your Adaptability — and How to Improve It," is among the platform's most viewed, with millions of views. In the talk, she presents methods for assessing AQ, such as using "what-if" scenarios to encourage flexible thinking, and highlights the value of unlearning and maintaining a beginner's mindset. Fratto maintains that AQ is a skill that can be developed over time.

Her writing has appeared in Fortune, Fast Company, Pando, Hacker Noon, and The Mission, covering topics including adaptability, artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, quantum computing, women in technology, venture capital, and social impact. As an angel investor, Fratto focuses on supporting underrepresented founders, advocating for diversity as a driver of adaptability and success in the digital economy. Her work has been featured in Fortune, Fast Company, BBC, and VICE, positioning her as a thought leader at the intersection of human potential and technological innovation.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/17/2026.

Natalie Fratto Speaking Topics

  • "How to Fail"

    How failure is an underused asset for those with high adaptability

  • How increasing your "Adaptability Quotient (AQ)" can safeguard oneself from the inevitability of change

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Natalie Fratto Videos

Chris Cassidy: Adapting and Leading Through Change and Risk ...

Chris Cassidy: Adapting and Leading Through Change and Risk ...

6:32 · Go to channel · 3 ways to measure your adaptability -- and how to improve it | Natalie Fratto. TED•318K views · 1:04 · Go to channel ...

3 ways to measure your adaptability -- and how to improve it

3 ways to measure your adaptability -- and how to improve it

When venture investor Natalie Fratto is determining which start-up founder to support, she doesn't just look for intelligence or charisma; she looks...

Should AI Assistants Be Female? Oxford-Style Debate, AI in the 6ix ...

Should AI Assistants Be Female? Oxford-Style Debate, AI in the 6ix ...

Our debaters were: Andy Mauro (Co-Founder and CEO, Automat.ai), Natalie Fratto (Vice President of Canadian Expansion at Silicon Valley ...

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Natalie Fratto is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as "How to Fail", How increasing your "Adaptability Quotient (AQ)" can safeguard oneself from the inevitability of change and "Building Skyscrapers that Sway". The estimated speaking fee range to book Natalie Fratto for your event is available upon request. Natalie Fratto generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Fran Hauser, Christina Qi, Nancy Tengler, Lolita Taub and Kristie Kennedy. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Natalie Fratto for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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