Biography
Ida speaks to children and adults about her experiences overcoming years of sexual abuse and the grief of traumatically losing her parents at a young age. She has always had a passion for helping people that have gone through hardships. Her story will show that with the right support system and guidance, transitioning from victim to survivor to thriver can become reality.
Ida received her MBA from Harvard Business School. She is the CEO & Co-founder of KARL, a platform that plans personalized dates for couples based on their budget, interests and availability. She also serves on the Leadership Council for SEO Scholars San Francisco, a non-profit organization that helps under-represented students get to and graduate from college. Prior to Harvard Business School, she was an Associate in the Technology Investment Banking group at Barclays. Ida received her Bachelor’s Degree from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2014 with a major in Business Administration and a minor in Spanish for the Professions.
Discussion Topics
Ida covers a range of topics and is always happy to learn about something new and share her insights! She is able to give speeches, participate in podcasts and sit on panels for audiences large and small. Below are the typical themes she covers.
Sexual Abuse
Grief
Success in college
Success in the workplace
Getting into a top tier graduate school
Experience
Ida has spoken for the below organizations
Accepted
Coalition of Black Excellence
JumpStart
Rape Trauma Services
Seizing Every Opportunity
The Street Smarts
Testimonials
“My conversation with Ida Valentine was one of the most heart-breaking and inspirational of my career. Although she talks a lot about her career in Investment Banking and her successful application to Harvard Business School, it’s her personal story and resilience that are amazing.”
“After hearing Ida’s story, I am feeling empowered and hopeful. I am hopeful in the sense that other people are able to seek the help that they need so that they can be just as successful as Ida in the future.”
“I am glad she wants to help young people who are survivors. I am sure she has touched many people’s hearts. I know she touched mine.”
“Ida’s panel gave me the courage to speak up more in group settings. She taught me that having a voice, even if I may think it’s small, is a powerful tool to have in the workplace.”
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