Lynda Grindstaff
Lynda Grindstaff
Board Director
Keynote Speaker
Strategic Advisor
Cybersecurity Expert
Technology Executive
I am a cybersecurity executive and board director transforming consumer and technology trends into high-margin, multibillion-dollar strategies for global products. I excel in driving innovation and cybersecurity solutions for F500 B2B and B2C technology companies, bringing 30 years of experience in technical engineering, product marketing, and strategic planning to leadership teams and boardrooms. I also understand the unique needs of small and medium businesses as the founder of a leadership practice providing training to 500+ female technical managers and small business owners. As a board member, I bring a strategic framework to companies needing growth and transformation. I ensure the right technologies and ecosystems are brought to market. I optimize people, processes, and technologies for internal growth and efficiency.
Provides stage-specific expertise for companies to drive growth and unlock their full value
Actively contributes to organizations' understanding the benefits of diversity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are an ethical and business imperative
Provides executive mentorship and coaching to startups and early-stage companies
Coached more than 700 technical leaders in leadership, effectiveness, transformation, and revenue generation through my independent consultancy
Brings 30 years of technology industry experience to companies needing growth and transformation
Managed large budgets and large global teams
Led teams responsible for identifying malware and effective counter-solutions while building innovative new processes
Driven the success of post-M&A and divestiture activities by partnering with executive, legal, and consulting teams to identify and eradicate blockers
Awarded four patents for innovative technologies that meet future customer needs, contributing to the broader IP strategy and increasing company value
How Women Lead Global Champion Award
Society of Women Engineers Prism Award
Society of Women Engineers Fellow Award
Society of Women Engineers Emerging Leader Award
McAfee MVP Award
Intel Achievement Award
Intel Software Quality Award
Keynote Speaker
TEDx Speaker
Workshops
Experienced public speaker and a recognized expert
Presented at over four dozen industry conference presentations about cybersecurity, executive leadership, organizational efficiencies, and how to successfully scale your business
Talent Smart's Emotional Intelligence 2.0
Clark Wilson Group Management Task Cycle
Unconscious Bias