Jenny Stojkovic
The Career Accelerator Keynote
The GRIT-Fueled Framework to Take Your Career Further Than You Ever Thought Possible
You’ve done the work. You show up. You deliver. But the promotion still hasn’t come. You’re stuck in the waiting game, waiting to be noticed, chosen, or told you’re ready. In this keynote, venture capitalist and leadership expert Jenny Stojkovic shares the mindset shift and tactical framework to break out of career stagnation and build your own momentum.
WHO THIS KEYNOTE IS FOR
This keynote is designed for professionals who are ready to stop waiting and start leading.
It’s for:
- Individual contributors who want to be seen, and treated, as leaders, no matter their title
- Employees feeling stuck, overlooked, or unclear on how to grow within their role
- Company-wide all-hands, offsites, and development events focused on self-leadership and career growth
- Organizations seeking to drive motivation, retention, and upward mobility across their teams
After this keynote, your audience will walk away with:
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A mindset shift to stop waiting for permission and start accelerating their career from where they are now
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The GRIT Framework to build confidence, clarity, and momentum, especially without a formal title
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Tactical tools to speak up, advocate for their growth, and get visibility with key decision-makers
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Real-world strategies to turn consistent performance into recognition, influence, and upward movement
A mindset and action system
THE GRIT FRAMEWORK
This keynote is built on Jennifer’s GRIT Framework, a mindset and action system that empowers professionals to lead, even before they’re given formal authority.
Each step comes with stories, prompts, and examples to help your audience apply it right away.
Ground Yourself in Vision
Get clear on what success looks like for you, and how to pursue it with intention.
Reinvent Relentlessly
Upgrade your habits, presence, and visibility to match your next level.
Invest in Courageous Action
Take bold steps, whether it’s asking for more, speaking up, or stepping into new challenges.
Thrive Through the Unknown
Move forward even when the next step isn’t guaranteed.
WHY JENNY?
Jenny Stojkovic grew up in a small Canadian farm town, raised by a blind father and a grocery store cashier mother. She didn’t inherit a network, a roadmap, or a safety net, but she learned how to bet on herself.
She cold-pitched a billionaire to earn a full scholarship to attend university, moved to San Francisco with zero connections, and broke into tech policy, eventually leading global initiatives at Google, Meta, and Airbnb, all before ever holding a formal title.
Jenny went on to become one of the youngest female venture capitalists in the U.S., investing $25 million into bold, mission-driven founders. She also launched her own media platform, featured by Good Morning America, Fortune, and Fast Company.
Her story mirrors what many professionals experience: being qualified and capable, yet overlooked. That’s why her message hits home, because she’s lived it.
Jenny’s Why
Not Me? mindset and GRIT Framework have inspired teams at Salesforce, Uber, Pinterest, and more, equipping high-potential professionals to stop waiting for recognition and start accelerating their careers from exactly where they are.
“Even though our session was up against Conan O’Brien in an adjacent hall during the same time slot, it was standing room only to see Jenny on our panel!”
Chris Hook, Senior Group Director of Communications and Marketing at Cadence AI
“Jenny's work is great for up-and-coming entrepreneurs and innovators.”
Kyle Vogt, Innovation Pioneer & Founder of Cruise & Twitch
“Jenny is an incredibly dynamic and energetic, brilliant communicator inspiring every audience she addresses.”
Heather Mills, Business Mogul & Philanthropist
“Even though our session was up against Conan O’Brien in an adjacent hall during the same time slot, it was standing room only to see Jenny on our panel!”
Chris Hook, Senior Group Director of Communications and Marketing at Cadence AI
“Jenny's work is great for up-and-coming entrepreneurs and innovators.”
Kyle Vogt, Innovation Pioneer & Founder of Cruise & Twitch