Dona Sarkar

Chief Troublemaker of Microsoft’s AI Extensibility Program, Author, BIPOC Woman in Tech Leader
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About

Dona believes that you are one experiment away from being your most powerful self at work. And yes, in life!  

Currently at her day job, she’s running 100 experiments as the Chief Troublemaker of the Microsoft AI and Copilot Extensibility Program. Her goal is that people all over the world can use Microsoft’s AI and Copilot programs to reason over their OWN data and truly make AI useful for their business. 

Previously, Dona led the Accessibility tech program at Microsoft, implementing Generative AI in her products in an inclusive way. She also led the #WindowsInsiders program (20 million people globally) and worked on advocacy for the Metaverse via HoloLens and low-code development via Microsoft’s Power Platform.

Dona is also a keynote speaker (fave audience is corporate leaders like YOU), a multi-published author (it turns out fiction writing is useful in software!),  the owner of the ethical luxury fashion brand called Prima Dona Studios, and she has recently become a wine bar co-owner and is studying to be a sommelier.  

A few years ago, she was named one of Fast Company’s 100 Most Productive People and Cosmopolitan magazine's Businessperson of the Year for her multi-faceted (aka weird) life.  And yes, she is always ready to get on a plane and come see YOU.

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Topics

Topics

The Future of Work is… Shenanigans

Inclusive AI: How We all Have A Role To Play

Total Immersion: Tales From A Decade Working On The Metaverse

NON-PROMOTE-ABLE WORK: 10 Ways to STOP doing it and START being more Powerful in the Workplace

Mind Your Business: How to Talk About Mental Health At Work

Burnout Begone As A Service

How To Delight 8 Billion Humans

[Workshop] We Understood The Assignment: How to leverage AI in your Enterprise

Videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jR-Q6cPiCvI
Dona Sarkar Speaker Reel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfUJVjyP6Kk
SlossTech 2024: Inclusive AI: How We All Have a Role to Play with Dona Sarkar
https://youtu.be/uewTShNre7k
Scottish Summit: Mind Your Business: How To Talk About Mental Health At Work (Dona Sarkar Closing Keynote)
https://youtu.be/DEOvAu0knsU
TEDxUIUC: The Imposter Syndrome Banishing Spell
https://youtu.be/LFG_oAo6w10
Burnout Begone as a Service
https://youtu.be/7Dz9jK2hYEc
DynamicsCon Keynote
https://youtu.be/x3UTejTWdyw
Now What?
https://youtu.be/Q5hcJdITBFI
Amplify 2016 Keynote Speech
https://youtu.be/qFkc_6jO5zk
PearlHacks Keynote

Testimonials

"If you’re looking for a speaker who’s 100% authentic, not afraid to engage in uncomfortable but highly necessary #RealTalk to get your audience thinking, Dona Sarkar is your answer. A powerhouse of a speaker, Dona always comes prepared with fresh ideas and actionable plans (read: homework!) to continue investing in themselves long after the event is over. Get ready to be volunTOLD, get out of your comfort zone, and discover how you can become a better human."

Shona Bang, Global Head of Microsoft's Human of IT Program
Microsoft

"When Dona Sarkar speaks, something exceptional happens. She is a passionate presenter and changemaker who is making a remarkable impression globally. Single-handed, Dona is lifting up Everyone in the room and instilling in them the belief that they can and will do more. Her brave, no-nonsense approach is infectious and making a world of difference."

Tracy O'Connell, Director of European Sharepoint Conference
ESPC

"As an Olympic athlete, I've listened to many motivational speakers. It's sometimes hard to find talks that really hit home specifically to me. Dona's presence in person and on stage grabbed me immediately. I knew she was someone I wanted to emulate and was further inspired after hearing her TEDxtalk about the Imposter Syndrome. She was engaging, relaxed and so genuine. Anyone who has taken a risk in life towards success can relate to her message of feeling like you don't belong or are not worthy. She uses her own successful career and personal experiences to illustrate how to combat these feelings and find power on the other side of it.

Every employee, college student, entrepreneur and athlete will be faced with Imposter Syndrome at some point in their lives, Dona Sarkar's message will prepare, normalize and inspire to conquer these feelings and teach them how to OWN their success!"

Katie Hoff
3x Olympic Medalist & American Record Holder

"Dona Sarkar is one of our favorite speakers! She is a dynamic and engaging speaker who captivates audiences with her sharp wit,intelligence, and insightful perspectives. Her keynotes and fireside conversations are both humorous and thought-provoking, makingcomplex ideas accessible and inspiring actionable change."

Erin Tselenchuk, President & Co-Founder
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