Portrait of Stephanie Ormston

Keynote speaker · Product & AI · Storytelling

Storyteller
by nature.
Builder
by design.

Product innovator who puts the audience at the center of the story.

Watch me speak
Next upAgentic AI Exchange East · New York City · Nov 2026→
Stephanie Ormston

About

Corporate leader, audience advocate, and theatre-trained storyteller.

I've built new products and launched novel business models inside one of the world's largest companies, and spent time on stages from Barcelona to Copenhagen to Dallas translating technical reality into stories that land.

A former Peace Corps volunteer in Azerbaijan and a Broadway investor (Gypsy, Proof), I build things that put people first, strengthen communities, and unleash human creativity.

The right story, told well, can change how we see what's possible.

What I speak about

The Human Side of AI Transformation

AI adoption isn't a training problem, it's an identity threat. It asks people to hand over trust before it's earned. I help leaders design change people opt into rather than endure, that asks them to delegate the work, not themselves.

Product Innovation

Legacy organizations don't forget how to innovate. They confuse moving fast with being reckless and build processes that get in their own way. Where "move fast" and "don't break things" must coexist, I share what shifts the culture, and how AI is changing what gets built, not just how.

Storytelling

Facts inform. Feeling moves people to act. Theatre-trained before I built roadmaps, I teach leaders to use narrative to drive decisions and change minds, putting the customer at the center, not the product.

Keynotes · Panels · Workshops

In the room

"It was so great to have her as part of the panel - we really appreciated how valuable her insights were to the discussion."

Event Coordinator

"The knowledge she shared has undoubtedly sparked new ideas and discussions among participants."

Event Organizer

"Her ability to articulate complex concepts with clarity and engage the audience was commendable."

Event Organizer

"Awesome session. Very informative and educational!"

Event Participant

"Such a good story she put together, starting with how anybody starts a day."

Keynote Attendee

Speaking

Seen and heard

A selection of recent keynotes, panels, talks, and interviews. Swipe through; most link to a recording.

Get in touch

Let's talk

Booking a keynote, workshop, or panel? I'd love to hear about it.

Connect on LinkedIn