Food Technology & Sustainability Leader; Founder of Vegan Women Summit; Author of "The Future of Food Is Female"
Jennifer Stojkovic Biography
Jenny Stojkovic didn’t grow up with CEO parents, Ivy League connections, or a financial safety net. Raised in a small Canadian farm town by a blind father and a mother who worked as a liquor store cashier, she learned early that nothing is handed to you — you have to build it yourself.
That mindset, which she later coined the Why Me?™ philosophy, propelled her from humble beginnings to the heart of Silicon Valley. There, she led global policy work for companies like Google, Meta, and Airbnb and built a reputation as a trusted voice at the intersection of business, technology, and policy.
Today, Stojkovic is one of the youngest female venture capitalists in the U.S., serving as General Partner of Joyful Ventures, and has invested over $25 million into early-stage, values-driven startups.
Stojkovic is a sought-after keynote speaker, known for delivering high-energy, insight-packed talks on artificial intelligence, leadership, innovation, career growth, and the future of work, especially for first-generation professionals and underrepresented talent.
Stojkovic has been featured on "Good Morning America," in the pages of Fortune and Fast Company, and has spoken on global stages including SXSW, Dreamforce, the United Nations, and Google.
She combines deep tech experience with personal storytelling and real-world strategy to help audiences navigate disruption, embrace bold thinking, and lead with clarity, no matter where they start in life.
Jennifer Stojkovic Speaking Topics
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WHY NOT ME?™
Success doesn't go to the most credentialed. It goes to the ones who kept showing up when no one was watching.
In this flagship keynote, WHY NOT ME?™, venture capitalist and LinkedIn Top Voice Jenny Stojkovic shares how she went from a small-town Canadian kid with no connections to raising a $23 million VC fund as one of the youngest women GPs in the industry, building a platform of over 250,000 followers along the way. She breaks down how to turn adversity into authority, develop a professional voice that cuts through the noise, and position yourself as a leader in your industry before anyone gives you permission.
This isn't about faking confidence or waiting for the right moment. It's about adopting the WHY NOT ME?™ mindset. Deciding you belong in the room and proving it with every post, pitch, and conversation. Because Jenny didn't wait for a seat at the table. She built her own. And she'll show you how to do the same.
Who this keynote is for:
- Fortune 500 and Global 2000 companies ready to unlock visibility and leadership at every level
- High-growth startups and scale-ups where standing out is the difference between getting ahead and getting lost
- Tech, AI, FinTech, and innovation-driven organizations building cultures of bold, visible leadership
- Companies undergoing transformation or rapid change who need their teams to own their voice and lead from where they are
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LEADERSHIP THAT OUTLASTS YOU
You’ve climbed the ladder. You’ve earned the influence. But real leadership isn’t just about your title, it’s about what you create for those coming up behind you.
In this keynote, venture capitalist and leadership expert Jenny challenges senior leaders to think beyond their own success, and focus on what they’re passing on. She shares how to teach the WHY NOT ME?™ mindset to the next generation of leaders, helping you build teams that are bold, resilient, and built to lead long after you’re out of the room. This isn’t just about managing people, it’s about multiplying potential. Because the most impactful leaders don’t just grow companies. They grow other leaders.
Who this keynote is for:
- Leadership offsites, succession programs, and executive retreats focused on long-term impact, not just next-quarter goals
- People managers who want to turn high performers into confident, next-level leaders
- Organizations navigating fast growth, restructuring, or generational leadership transitions
- Companies focused on building a leadership pipeline that reflects their mission, culture, and future vision
Jennifer Stojkovic Videos
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Jennifer Stojkovic is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as WHY NOT ME?™, LEADERSHIP THAT OUTLASTS YOU and WHY NOT ME™ MASTERCLASS: The Executive Presence Workshop. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jennifer Stojkovic for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Jennifer Stojkovic generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Nicole Yeary, Lolita Taub, Leah Solivan, Jennifer Hyman and Lynne Franks. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jennifer Stojkovic for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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