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Keynote SpeakerChristine Renaud

Entrepreneur, Writer and CEO of Braindate

“In my career, as a woman in tech, a bootstrapped entrepreneur in an industry fueled by VC money, or an education anarchist at Harvard, I’ve focused on building things that matter… and doing it my way.” Christine Renaud is a visionary entrepreneur and thought leader revolutionizing how humans connect and... Read more

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500,000 Stories of Belonging: How Brave Conversations Combat the Loneliness Epidemic
Embracing the Witches in Business: The Revolutionary Power of Feminine Leadership
Hey Siri, What About Women?" Your Non-Techie Guide to Fixing AI
Unlocking Human Growth: Transforming Your Workplace into a Vibrant Learnplace

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Biography

Christine Renaud is a visionary entrepreneur and thought leader revolutionizing how humans connect and learn from one another. As co-founder and CEO of Braindate – recognized by Fast Company as a 2025 Most Innovative Company – she’s championing authentic human connection in an increasingly digital world.

At a time when social isolation and loneliness are increasingly being recognized as a public health issue, and where technology often creates distance, Christine pioneered a powerful countermovement: using technology not to replace human interaction but to catalyze it. Braindate creates vibrant ecosystems of shared wisdom and meaningful exchange that transform gatherings into extraordinary knowledge-sharing experiences.

Founded in 2011 with a business-for-good ethos, Christine’s bootstrapped company has orchestrated over 500,000 transformative conversations among more than 1 million participants across 100 countries. This vision has attracted forward-thinking organizations including Salesforce, NVIDIA, Airbnb, SXSW, and TED, earning Braindate multiple Webby Award nominations in 2022 and 2023.

As a sought-after speaker and writer, Christine shares her insights on collaborative learning and the future of human connection at prestigious global forums including IBTM World (Barcelona), the World Innovation Summit in Education (Doha), SXSW (Austin), Morgan Stanley Women’s Leadership Summit (Chicago), C2 Montreal, and Tech Open Air (Berlin).
Through Braindate, Christine demonstrates that the most powerful technology isn’t what keeps us apart – it’s what brings us together in conversations that matter.

"Christine Renaud is an incredibly inspiring speaker. We had her as a featured speaker at our financial services firm at our most sought after conference of the year to speak about entrepreneurship and experiential learning. Expectations were high as our attendees of 400 top executives made a considerable investment of time to attend the 2-day conference. Our organization–and industry as a whole–faces new headwinds daily, requiring us to differentiate ourselves to retain our customers and grow business. We needed someone to energize and motivate our team to think differently about how we embrace innovation, learning & engagement. Feedback was off the charts for Christine. She was insightful, motivating, and brought ideas to our team that galvanized them to engage with clients and each other." Chief Operating Officer, Coqual, New York City (formerly of Morgan Stanley)

"Working with Christine Renaud was a transformative experience. Her inspiring vision and strategic leadership were key drivers of our project. Christine created a collaborative work environment where every voice was valued. Her ability to anticipate challenges and find innovative solutions was remarkable. Her passion for learning and dedication to excellence inspired the whole team. Working with Christine was a unique opportunity, and I'm grateful to have been able to collaborate with such an exceptional leader." Cabinet Braun-Braën

"Christine was featured speaker for GE’s quarterly Crotonville alumni call, reaching thousands of current and former GE leaders. Her explorer’s mindset and down-to-earth style were a big hit. She fueled our collective imagination around new possibilities in peer-to-peer learning. This ultimately catalyzed a large scale social learning experiment as part of the company’s experiential learning approach." Executive Leader, GE Crotonville

Popular Talks by Christine Renaud

500,000 Stories of Belonging: How Brave Conversations Combat the Loneliness Epidemic
In this powerful keynote, Christine Renaud explores the paradox of our hyper-connected yet increasingly isolated world. Drawing from Braindate’s facilitation of over 500,000 transformative conversations across the globe, she reveals how authentic human connection has become both a critical business advantage and a vital social necessity. Christine weaves together: Compelling...
In this powerful keynote, Christine Renaud explores the paradox of our hyper-connected yet increasingly isolated world. Drawing from Braindate’s facilitation of over 500,000 transformative conversations across the globe, she reveals how authentic human connection has become both a critical business advantage and a vital social necessity.

Christine weaves together:
- Compelling research on the growing epidemic of loneliness and its costly impact on business performance, innovation, and employee wellbeing
- Real stories of unexpected connections that transformed lives and organizations
- The science of belonging and its measurable effects on engagement, retention, and brand loyalty
- Practical frameworks for creating brave conversation spaces that foster genuine connection
Through powerful storytelling and evidence-based insights, Christine demonstrates how organizations that prioritize meaningful human connection create not just better business outcomes, but also more fulfilling human experiences. Audiences leave with actionable strategies to transform their organizational cultures from transactional to relational, fostering environments where people truly belong.
Embracing the Witches in Business: The Revolutionary Power of Feminine Leadership
In this bold, perspective-shifting keynote, Christine Renaud reclaims the archetype of the “witch” – historically used to marginalize powerful women – and transforms it into a powerful symbol of revolutionary leadership for today’s business landscape. Drawing from rich historical narratives and contemporary success stories, Christine illuminates how qualities once dismissed...
In this bold, perspective-shifting keynote, Christine Renaud reclaims the archetype of the “witch” – historically used to marginalize powerful women – and transforms it into a powerful symbol of revolutionary leadership for today’s business landscape.

Drawing from rich historical narratives and contemporary success stories, Christine illuminates how qualities once dismissed as “too feminine” are now proving to be essential leadership strengths in our complex world:
- The ancient wisdom of intuitive decision-making in data-saturated environments
- How collaborative power structures outperform command-and-control models
- The competitive advantage of empathy and emotional intelligence in building resilient teams
- Why courage to challenge harmful norms creates more innovative, inclusive organizations
Through captivating storytelling and evidence-based insights, Christine reveals how leaders who embrace these historically feminine qualities are transforming businesses from the inside out – creating not just more profitable organizations, but more soulful, sustainable ones.

Audiences leave with practical strategies to cultivate and amplify these powerful qualities within themselves and their teams, along with a renewed understanding of how feminine leadership approaches offer a revolutionary path forward in solving our most pressing business challenges.
Hey Siri, What About Women?" Your Non-Techie Guide to Fixing AI
Today, AI is a hot topic, but truly understanding it is another story. One thing is clear, though: it’s shaping our world, and its design profoundly affects our lives. However, there is a consensus in the scientific community around its inclusivity: AI left women behind. While boosting the number of...

Today, AI is a hot topic, but truly understanding it is another story. One thing is clear, though: it’s shaping our world, and its design profoundly affects our lives. However, there is a consensus in the scientific community around its inclusivity: AI left women behind. While boosting the number of women in AI development is a crucial part of the answer, there’s a bigger question: What can the everyday person, the one who isn’t a tech expert, do to advocate for inclusive AI? Christine, in her true educator style, cuts through the noise to explain AI in plain language. She explores why AI isn’t fully embracing women and outlines why it matters, and what we can all do about it – no tech lingo necessary. By the end of this talk, you’ll be ready to take actionable steps and help shape an AI future that’s fair, unbiased, and truly representative of everyone.
Unlocking Human Growth: Transforming Your Workplace into a Vibrant Learnplace
In this talk, Christine shares her transformative vision of converting traditional workplaces into dynamic environments that prioritize continuous learning and development, termed “learnplaces.” Drawing from her experience with Braindate, she demonstrates how adopting a human growth mindset can drastically improve employee engagement, satisfaction, and organizational success. Renaud offers practical strategies...

In this talk, Christine shares her transformative vision of converting traditional workplaces into dynamic environments that prioritize continuous learning and development, termed “learnplaces.” Drawing from her experience with Braindate, she demonstrates how adopting a human growth mindset can drastically improve employee engagement, satisfaction, and organizational success. Renaud offers practical strategies for fostering a culture that values growth and learning, showcasing the benefits of such an approach, including improved retention rates and productivity, especially among Gen Z employees. Her talk invites attendees to embark on a journey to redefine their organizational cultures, unlocking the full potential of their workforce through personal and professional development.