About Soulaima Gourani
Soulaima Gourani is a Moroccan-Danish entrepreneur based in Silicon Valley, recognized as a professional keynote speaker, bestselling author. One of her books has sold over 500,000 copies, and she is a Wharton board-educated leader.
She has been honoured as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum and has received numerous accolades, including being named among Europe’s 40 Under 40, Thinkers 50, and the Nordic 20 and many more awards.
Overcoming significant early-life challenges, Soulaima dropped out of school in 7th grade, left home at 13, and lived in foster care. Despite these hardships, she excelled in the technology sector, holding pivotal roles in companies like Maersk Data, Microsoft, and Hewlett-Packard. She also holds an E-MBA from CBS.
Her commitment to mentorship and advocacy is evident in her former roles as a TED Fellow mentor and a member of the UN Women’s advisory board.
Soulaima is a speaker and coach trusted by many Fortune 500 companies such as Aberdeen, Adecco, Alk Abello, Aon Hewitt, Cisco, Citroen, Colliers, DELL, Deloitte, Diageo, DuPont, Ernst & Young, FLSmidth, Genzyme, H. Lundbeck, IBM, LEGO, Leo-Pharma, McKinsey, Microsoft, News Corp, NNIT, Novo Nordisk, Novozymes, Roche A/S, Samsung, SimCorp, TDC, Volvo and many more!
With over 2,000 talks in over 40 countries, she is the gold standard in motivational speaking. Her insights resonate globally, impacting diverse audiences hungry for success.
Elevating Conversations with Global Icons
Soulaima Gourani has shared her wisdom on stages with luminaries who’ve shaped our world, including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Malala Yousafzai, Sir Ken Robinson, and Sir Alex Ferguson and many others.
She has contributed to dynamic discussions on leadership, innovation, and social impact, leaving lasting impressions on audiences worldwide. Read her wiki page here.
As a trusted interviewer on the weekly World Economic Forum Young Global Leader online show for over four years, she interviews and engages leaders, politicians and activists in compelling conversations about leadership, growth, and change. Additionally, she is a contributor to the Forbes Leadership Channel.
Soulaima empowers individuals to stride the path of leadership and innovation. Her practical insights, forged in elite institutions like Cambridge, Yale, ISB, INCAE, and Harvard, drive real results.