Claire Diaz-Ortiz - Speaker - By Promotivate Speaker Agency

    Claire Diaz-Ortiz

    Conference Speaker Claire Diaz-Ortiz - By Promotivate Speaker Agency

    Claire Diaz-Ortiz

    Discover insights from a leading USA and Argentina-based venture capitalist, bestselling author, and renowned expert in social media, technology, and entrepreneurship.


    AI Robotics Communication DigitalLeadership DigitalTransformation

    Argentina

    Latin America

    North America

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      Claire Diaz-Ortiz

      Digital Innovation Pioneer, Venture Capitalist & Early Twitter Executive

      Core Intelligence Domain: Digital Innovation
      Location: USA & Latin America | Languages: English, Spanish
      Representation: Represented globally by PSpeakers Global Intelligence

      Claire Diaz-Ortiz is a globally recognised venture capitalist, award-winning author, and digital strategy pioneer. Best known for her foundational role as an early employee at Twitter, she spearheaded the platform’s corporate social innovation programmes and famously led the initiative to bring Pope Francis onto the network. Today, she operates at the forefront of global venture capital, championing underrepresented founders and shaping the future of technology, productivity, and digital communication.

      From Silicon Valley to Global Venture Capital

      During her impactful tenure at Twitter, Claire was instrumental in defining how world leaders, global brands, and social enterprises utilised digital platforms to scale their influence and foster genuine engagement. Her proprietary strategies for social media success have since been adopted by multinational corporations seeking to build authentic, highly engaged digital communities.

      Transitioning from a Silicon Valley executive to a leading venture capitalist, Claire became a Partner at Magma Partners, focusing heavily on the rapidly expanding Latin American tech ecosystem. She is a fervent advocate for women in technology and venture capital, consistently working to bridge the funding gap for female-led startups and democratise access to capital.

      Bestselling Author and Thought Leader

      Claire is the author of nine critically acclaimed books, including Social Media Success for Every Brand, Design Your Day, and One Minute Mentoring, which she co-authored with legendary leadership expert Ken Blanchard. Her proprietary frameworks encompass not only cutting-edge digital strategy but also personal productivity, modern leadership, and the mechanics of effective mentoring in hyper-connected, fast-paced environments.

      Major Professional Achievements

      • Named one of Fast Company’s “100 Most Creative People in Business”.
      • Early employee at Twitter, creating the platform’s inaugural corporate social innovation strategies.
      • Author of nine published books translated into over a dozen languages worldwide.
      • Leading Venture Capital Partner driving strategic investment in emerging Latin American tech markets and female-founded enterprises.
      • Recognised global authority on productivity, possessing proprietary frameworks for time management, goal setting, and strategic foresight.

      Primary Speaking Domains

      • Digital Strategy & The Future of Social Media: Leveraging digital platforms for authentic brand scaling, crisis management, and global impact.
      • Innovation & The Tech Ecosystem: Strategic insights from early Silicon Valley hyper-growth and modern emerging-market venture capital.
      • Productivity & Designing Your Day: Actionable, proprietary frameworks for achieving more by working smarter, based on her bestselling publications.
      • Women in Leadership & Venture Capital: Overcoming systemic barriers and championing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the technology and investment sectors.
      • One Minute Mentoring: Cultivating high-impact mentor-mentee relationships in a fast-paced, digital-first corporate landscape.

      Key Takeaways

      • Organisations will gain unparalleled insights into scaling digital influence from an executive who actively shaped the early social media landscape.
      • Leaders will learn proven, high-efficiency productivity models to optimise personal and team performance without succumbing to burnout.
      • Audiences will acquire a forward-looking perspective on global tech investments, emerging markets, and the vital strategic advantage of diverse leadership.
      • Attendees will master the art of strategic mentorship to build resilient, innovative, and deeply connected corporate cultures.
      • “Claire is an excellent leader, passionate, innovative and most importantly highly altruistic. Her extensive knowledge and expertise is of asset to anyone looking for an extremely passionate and forward-thinking leader.Claire is an excellent leader, passionate, innovative and most importantly highly altruistic. Her extensive knowledge and expertise is of asset to anyone looking for an extremely passionate and forward-thinking leader.”

        Terry McGinnis, Founder. Activist. Producer

      • Claire Diaz-Ortiz “Claire is an excellent leader, passionate, innovative and most importantly highly altruistic. Her extensive knowledge and expertise is of asset to anyone looking for an extremely passionate and forward-thinking leader.Claire is an excellent leader, passionate, innovative and most importantly highly altruistic. Her extensive knowledge and expertise is of asset to anyone looking for an extremely passionate and forward-thinking leader.”
        5 / 5
      • “In an era where the reach of the internet grows exponentially each day, every time someone gets a smartphone anywhere on the globe, Claire has helped ensure that new internet connections lead to progress. Having had the honor of speaking with her, it’s clear that she is not only passionate about Twitter and the force for good it is, but also about giving back and elevating the greater good in general. Claire’s passion for others saturates the fabric of social media, including through Twitter, and also through her vast network of spirited virtuosos globally who share her love of helping. Passion creates progress, and Claire is the epitome of sentiment in action. With her zeal to change the world for the better, she makes social media make sense for each person, and also makes social media makes sense for humanity. Every time a person, group, or organization Tweets about their success and their mission, her influence is felt. Retweet-worthy she is.”

        Amy Neumann, M.A. Law, Justice, and Culture

      • Claire Diaz-Ortiz “In an era where the reach of the internet grows exponentially each day, every time someone gets a smartphone anywhere on the globe, Claire has helped ensure that new internet connections lead to progress. Having had the honor of speaking with her, it’s clear that she is not only passionate about Twitter and the force for good it is, but also about giving back and elevating the greater good in general. Claire’s passion for others saturates the fabric of social media, including through Twitter, and also through her vast network of spirited virtuosos globally who share her love of helping. Passion creates progress, and Claire is the epitome of sentiment in action. With her zeal to change the world for the better, she makes social media make sense for each person, and also makes social media makes sense for humanity. Every time a person, group, or organization Tweets about their success and their mission, her influence is felt. Retweet-worthy she is.”
        5 / 5
      • “I have many awesome Changemakers in my network! But Claire is a very special changemaker every article she writes ever book she writes is making a Difference! People like @Claire make this world a better place! Twitter for Good is an excellent "how to" guide for understanding the fundamental usefulness of Twitter. Claire (via T.W.E.E.T.) sets out a clear, focused method for getting a message out, marketing a business, driving a campaign, and actually making stuff happen. It's very well-written, fun, and wonderfully (thankfully) easy to understand; it's a must-read for anyone who wants to make a DIFFERENCE Kudos to Diaz-Ortiz and Twitter alike. YOU ROCK!I have many awesome Changemakers in my network! But Claire is a very special changemaker every article she writes ever book she writes is making a Difference! People like @Claire make this world a better place! Twitter for Good is an excellent "how to" guide for understanding the fundamental usefulness of Twitter. Claire (via T.W.E.E.T.) sets out a clear, focused method for getting a message out, marketing a business, driving a campaign, and actually making stuff happen. It's very well-written, fun, and wonderfully (thankfully) easy to understand; it's a must-read for anyone who wants to make a DIFFERENCE Kudos to Diaz-Ortiz and Twitter alike. YOU ROCK!”

        Hans Lak, Feel free To connect | Passionate about driving systemic change for a peaceful regenerative future

      • Claire Diaz-Ortiz “I have many awesome Changemakers in my network! But Claire is a very special changemaker every article she writes ever book she writes is making a Difference! People like @Claire make this world a better place! Twitter for Good is an excellent "how to" guide for understanding the fundamental usefulness of Twitter. Claire (via T.W.E.E.T.) sets out a clear, focused method for getting a message out, marketing a business, driving a campaign, and actually making stuff happen. It's very well-written, fun, and wonderfully (thankfully) easy to understand; it's a must-read for anyone who wants to make a DIFFERENCE Kudos to Diaz-Ortiz and Twitter alike. YOU ROCK!I have many awesome Changemakers in my network! But Claire is a very special changemaker every article she writes ever book she writes is making a Difference! People like @Claire make this world a better place! Twitter for Good is an excellent "how to" guide for understanding the fundamental usefulness of Twitter. Claire (via T.W.E.E.T.) sets out a clear, focused method for getting a message out, marketing a business, driving a campaign, and actually making stuff happen. It's very well-written, fun, and wonderfully (thankfully) easy to understand; it's a must-read for anyone who wants to make a DIFFERENCE Kudos to Diaz-Ortiz and Twitter alike. YOU ROCK!”
        5 / 5
      • “Claire is a gifted presenter and dynamic industry expert around all things social media for social good. She's spoken at a few of our Social Media for Nonprofits conferences, including a keynote alongside craigslist's Craig Newmark, and consistently leaves our audiences hungry for more of her actionable insights, humor, and inspiration.Claire is a gifted presenter and dynamic industry expert around all things social media for social good. She's spoken at a few of our Social Media for Nonprofits conferences, including a keynote alongside craigslist's Craig Newmark, and consistently leaves our audiences hungry for more of her actionable insights, humor, and inspiration.”

        Darian Rodriguez Heyman, Nonprofit Author & Mission-Led Consultant/Coach/Keynote/Philanthropic Advisor, Fundraising & Board Expert; Now writing AI for Impact

      • Claire Diaz-Ortiz “Claire is a gifted presenter and dynamic industry expert around all things social media for social good. She's spoken at a few of our Social Media for Nonprofits conferences, including a keynote alongside craigslist's Craig Newmark, and consistently leaves our audiences hungry for more of her actionable insights, humor, and inspiration.Claire is a gifted presenter and dynamic industry expert around all things social media for social good. She's spoken at a few of our Social Media for Nonprofits conferences, including a keynote alongside craigslist's Craig Newmark, and consistently leaves our audiences hungry for more of her actionable insights, humor, and inspiration.”
        5 / 5
      • “Hope Runs is fantastic, forward-thinking organization that is truly inspirational. Claire’s vast contributions to Hope Runs and other social entrepreneurship ventures really demonstrate her selflessness, dedication and hard work.”

        Mitch Thrower, CEO, Co-Founder & Chairman of Events.com | Financier | Entrepreneur | 22x Ironman | Success requires a sense of urgency and relentless follow-through

      • Claire Diaz-Ortiz “Hope Runs is fantastic, forward-thinking organization that is truly inspirational. Claire’s vast contributions to Hope Runs and other social entrepreneurship ventures really demonstrate her selflessness, dedication and hard work.”
        5 / 5