Speaking
Inspiring Action in AI, Leadership, and Culture. Grounded in Research, Designed for Real-World Impact.
Amanda Fornal: Executive Coach, Researcher, and Speaker on AI, Leadership, and Culture
Amanda Fornal speaks at the intersection of technology, leadership, and human values.
Her talks inspire action in AI, leadership, and culture. Grounded in research and built for real-world impact.
With 25+ years in consulting, innovation, and strategy, she delivers direct, evidence-based talks designed for today's complex challenges.
Recent appearances include SXSW, the WITI Summit, and university lectures. She also leads original research on leadership and culture, including Investing in Kindness and the global Love is... project.
Talk Topics
AI + Human Creativity
How AI is Reshaping Storytelling, Branding, and Creative Work
AI-Enabled Innovation
How Leaders Can Drive Faster Results in a Changing World
The ROI of Prosocial Leadership
What the Data Says About Culture, Retention, and Results
Kind Leadership and What That Means
Why Empathy, Clarity, and Courage Drive Long-Term Performance
How We Invest in Good
Time, Talent, and Capital for Impact-Driven Work
Startups, Strategy, and the Founder Mindset
Lessons from Coaching and Advising 100+ Founders
Startup Clarity: Solving Real Problems
How to Think Like a Founder, Avoid Common Pitfalls, and Build What People Actually Need
Reigniting Curiosity: Exploration and the Creative Mindset
How the Explorer's Lens Drives Innovation and Insight
Speaking Highlights
FI Pitch Marathon
HostFounder Institute Germany
September 2025
ACCESS Webinar #1: Envisioning a Career as an Explorer
PanelistThe Explorers Club
September 2025
Founder Fundamentals: Avoiding Pitfalls and Perfecting Your Pitch
SpeakerXPRIZE Alumni
August 2025
How to Use Kindness as a Competitive Advantage
InstructorThe Startup Tribe
July 2025
Idea to MVP in Three Weekends
SpeakerWITI AI Summit
July 2025
The Art of Storytelling with AI
ModeratorSXSW at German Haus
March 2025
Women Shaping Tomorrow's Innovation
PanelistSXSW at German Haus
March 2025
Pitch Your Idea: Female Founders
HostFounder Institute Germany
February 2025
AI-Powered Pathways: Boosting Your Career Search Success
SpeakerSy Syms School of Business
February 2025
Empowering Creativity with AI: Tools, Trends, and What's Next for Art
SpeakerWITI AI Summit
November 2024
Pitch Night: Female Founders
HostFounder Institute Germany
September 2024
Startup Basics
Guest LecturerManhattanville University
September 2024
Empowering Female Entrepreneurs
Podcast GuestSilicon Valley Life
May 2024
Pitch Night: Female Founders
HostFounder Institute Germany
February 2024
Women in Exploration
Monthly Host & SpeakerWITI + Women in Exploration
January 2023 to Present
Startup Pitch Hotseats
Pitch JudgeFounder Institute Germany
March 2022 to Present
Cultivating Inquisitive Thinking In and Out of the Workplace
SpeakerPower to Fly
October 2021
Rooted in Research
Amanda's talks are grounded in original research, founder advising, and global interviews.
Creator & Researcher, Investing in Kindness
An interview and blog series spanning 30 countries, exploring how kindness drives performance, retention, and innovation.
Advisor to Purpose-Driven Startups
Founder of Founder Buddies, Director at Founder Institute Germany, and advisor to founder-led, mission-aligned teams.
Creator & Researcher, Love is...
600 interviews across 70+ countries on how people define, experience, and value love.
Invite Amanda to Speak
Amanda's talks are ideal for conferences, leadership retreats, founder events, and company offsites. She also designs interactive workshops on strategic leadership, prosocial team building, and AI-enabled innovation, each grounded in real-world experience and built to inspire action.