Kathleen Griffith

Kathleen Griffith is a renowned businesswoman, entrepreneur, and visionary leader in the women's space. The self-made owner of Grayce & Co, a female-focused marketing consultancy, Kathleen has helped numerous female entrepreneurs build their own companies and lead the life of their dreams. With an Honors BA in Communications from the University of North Carolina, Kathleen has leveraged her expertise and experience to direct over $500M in marketing dollars for Fortune 500 brands and media companies such as NIKE, Verizon, and NBC Sports. She is also an esteemed leader and investor in the startup scene, with her first-ever investment, advised alongside LinkedIn Co-Founder Reid Hoffman, being acquired by Dropbox. Kathleen's work has earned her numerous accolades such as Cannes Gold Lion for creativity, Fastcompany's Female Lead, and many more for her contributions to business and female empowerment. Besides serving on the executive committee of Cannes Lions 'See It Be It', fostering the progress of female creative talent, Kathleen also founded Build Like A Woman, a global platform that includes a proprietary digital course, dinner speaker series, and video interviews focusing on exceptional builders such as Eva Longoria, Tina Brown, and Jennifer Fisher. As a dynamic and sought-after public speaker, Kathleen has spoken at prominent events such as Cannes Lions, Davos, and Women In Cable Telecommunications, among others. She is also a published author who regularly contributes to Adweek, Entrepreneur, and Forbes. Kathleen Griffith is firmly committed to building a more inclusive society with a strong focus on gender equity, and her work exemplifies that.