KEYNOTE SPEAKER | MODERATOR | TECH & WORKFORCE LEADER
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She doesn’t follow boundaries. She moves beyond them.
Linda Calvin is a sought-after keynote speaker, moderator, and thought leader who brings a powerful blend of technical expertise, workforce insight, and unapologetic authenticity to every stage she steps on. Speaking from the heart and for the mind, Linda challenges audiences to rethink how we build talent, lead with intention, and show up in a rapidly evolving tech landscape. Her speaking portfolio spans topics from designing robust tech talent pipelines and leveraging AI for productivity, to ethical AI, networking with intention, and thriving as “the only” in tech spaces.
Whether she’s leading a room of CISOs through tabletop exercises, engaging healthcare professionals in conversations about the science behind Alzheimer’s, or teaching emerging talent how to leverage LinkedIn to build meaningful connections, Linda meets every audience where they are—and moves them forward.
Transcendent Talks
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Build Fast. Break Less.: The Rise of the Technology Impact Leader
A human-centered, business-minded talk on how companies can innovate boldly while reducing blind spots around bias, trust, workforce disruption, representation, and community impact. Linda Calvin introduces the emerging role of the Technology Impact Leader and makes the case that responsible innovation is not a brake on growth. It is a strategy for building better products, stronger trust, broader adoption, and more sustainable business value.
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Find Your Fierce: Stop Hiding. Start Leading.
Find Your Fierce is a raw, unfiltered keynote about the cost of hiding—hiding your voice, your identity, your brilliance—in order to fit into spaces that were never designed with you in mind. Linda Calvin doesn’t just talk about authenticity—she exposes the moments in her own life where she dimmed her light to survive, and what it took to reclaim it. From code-switching to self-censoring, from shrinking in rooms to owning them, this talk pulls back the curtain on the real barriers to leadership—and the internal shifts required to break through them.
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Redesigning the Tech Talent Pipeline: Stop Leaving Talent Behind
The tech talent conversation isn’t broken because we lack talent. It’s breaking because we’re leaving talent behind—and telling them it’s their fault. In the age of AI, companies are shifting their hiring lens toward “ready-now” talent—junior-to-midcareer professionals who can contribute immediately. On paper, that sounds efficient. In reality, it’s quietly dismantling the very pathways that once built the workforce. In this keynote, Linda Calvin brings a bold, human-centered perspective to workforce transformation—blending her experience in tech, education, and leadership to challenge how we define readiness, opportunity, and belonging.
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From Notebook to Movement: Founding Indiana Women IN Tech Week
A personal and practical talk on how Linda Calvin turned an idea in a notebook into Indiana Women IN Tech Week, the only statewide annual celebration dedicated to amplifying women and girls pursuing technology education and careers. Linda shares the origin story, the power of visibility for women and girls in tech, the essential role of male allies, and how companies, nonprofits, educators, and community leaders can mobilize partnerships, storytelling, and advocacy to build stronger tech ecosystems.
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AI Didn’t Kill Tech Careers—It Rewrote the Playbook
Networking isn’t a personality trait. It’s a skill—and it’s time we rethink how we teach it. For some, networking feels transactional. For others, uncomfortable. And for many—especially women and professionals of color — it can feel like walking into a room where the rules weren’t written for you. In this dynamic 15–20 minute keynote, Linda Calvin reframes networking as an accessible, learnable skill rooted in authenticity, curiosity, and confidence. Drawing from her signature approach—“Hi, I’m Linda”—she shares how a simple, intentional outreach strategy on LinkedIn transformed her professional network, opened doors to leadership opportunities, and built meaningful connections with some of the most influential leaders in tech.
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AI Didn’t Kill Tech Careers—It Rewrote the Playbook
Let’s be clear—tech careers aren’t disappearing. But the playbook? Completely rewritten. AI is rewriting the rules of tech careers in real time – this session is the cheat code. AI is changing how work gets done, how employers hire, and how talent is evaluated. Entry-level roles are narrowing. Expectations are rising. And too many people are still preparing for a version of tech that no longer exists. In this high-energy, interactive session, Linda Calvin, President and Chief Thought Leader with Transcend Consulting, will lead a moderated conversation with a curated group of industry leaders, tech vertical experts, and education innovators. Drawing from her experience across Fortune 500 tech, higher education, and workforce development, Linda brings a sharp, unfiltered lens to the realities shaping today’s tech ecosystem.
LINDA CALVIN
PAST STAGES
LINDA'S PAST SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES
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“Thriving as an Only in Cybersecurity” – Keynote, Women in Cybersecurity
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“Redesigning the Talent Pipeline” – Keynote, Grace Hopper Celebration 2025
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“Flipping the Script on the Interview Process” - Workshop, Tapia Conference 2024
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“Mapping Passion to Tech” – ChickTech Conference 2022
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Moderator, Bolt Conference, Techpoint: “Beyond AI: The Real Pressures Shaping Tech and How Talent & Education Can Keep Pace”
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Moderator, AfroTech Panel, “How to Stand Out in the AI Job Market” – AfroTech 2026
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Creator/Moderator, Event, “ARTificial Intelligence: The New Canvas” – exploring the intersection of art, AI, and creator protection
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Co-Facilitator, “Flipping the Interview Script for Tech Professionals” – BaddieCon NYC, CodePath NYC, Colorstack San Francisco, 2025
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Fireside Chat Moderator with AI Thought Leader Cathy O’Neil, Navigating Ethical AI, Seamless Adoption, and Governance for Sustainable Innovation - RadCube AI Conference 2024
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Panelist, Indiana ACE Women’s Conference – AI: Keys to Take Control of Your Day
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Panelist, AnitaB.org, Juneteenth Event: Advancing Equitable Participation of Black Women in the Tech Ecosystem
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Book Discussion Leader, Juneteenth: All That She Carried – Brightlane Learning
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