Michelle Li
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Toronto, Ontario
Climate Champion & Tech Innovator | Sustainability, Leadership & Future of Work Expert
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MICHELLE LI BIOGRAPHY
Michelle Li didn’t just change careers; she answered a global call to action. Forging a path from the heart of Silicon Valley’s tech scene to the forefront of the climate movement, she brings a founder’s mindset and a disruptor’s energy to one of the most critical challenges of our time. Her journey from building software for giants like Salesforce and DocuSign to building a sustainable future is a masterclass in purpose-driven transformation.
At the core of Michelle’s work is a powerful, unshakeable belief: “A carbon-literate society will accelerate action and create better solutions at the speed and scale required for a thriving planet.” She diagnosed a key problem: the climate conversation was often too complex, too exclusive, and too intimidating for the average person. Her solution? To demystify climate action and make it accessible, engaging, and even joyful.
This mission ignited the creation of clever carbon, a startup that transforms carbon footprint literacy from a dry statistic into a vibrant, interactive experience. By making learning “hip and fun,” Michelle has empowered thousands to understand their impact and become confident agents of change.
Recognizing that action flourishes in community, she founded Women and Climate, a global nonprofit that galvanizes a powerful network of women to connect, learn, and lead. It’s more than a community; it’s an incubator for collaboration and a testament to her commitment to inclusive, collective action.
Michelle’s magnetic energy and visionary approach have made her a sought-after voice on the world’s most influential stages, including TEDx, SXSW, Bloomberg, COP, and the United Nations. As the convener of the Carbon Newbie Summit during NYC Climate Week, she brought together titans like Mastercard, Allbirds, the NBA, and Mubadala to break down barriers to climate knowledge. Her insights are regularly featured by major media outlets such as ABC, CBS, FOX, Inc.com, and Politico, solidifying her role as a defining voice in the sustainability movement.
As a speaker, Michelle doesn’t just present; she connects and catalyzes. Whether keynoting, moderating, or serving as MC for the world’s leading brands, she has a rare ability to translate complex ideas into actionable inspiration. As Alissa Schipper, Google Senior Industry Manager, notes, “Michelle Li’s powerful keynote, “A brief history: Carbon Footprint Edition,” at Google’s Sustainability Summit in Berlin, was rated the best by attendees. What truly set her presentation apart was its fun, light, and unexpectedly different approach, making a complex topic engaging and memorable.”
Michelle Li is the rare leader who bridges two worlds—the relentless innovation of tech and the urgent, human-centered mission of climate action. She isn’t just talking about a better future; she is actively building the tools and communities to create it.
Michelle Li Topic Presentations
Michelle Li Toronto, Ontario, Canada delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.
A Brief History: Carbon Footprint Edition
From Silicon Valley to Global Climate Champion
What Is Carbon Footprint?! A Tale of Resilience, Innovation, Perseverance, and Creativity
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