Miri Rodriguez

Miri Rodriguez is a global executive, 2× bestselling author, keynote speaker, and thought leader at the intersection of AI, leadership, and storytelling. As Cofounder & CEO of Empressa®, she is building the AI infrastructure for the Portfolio Economy, helping women transform their expertise into ownership, opportunity, and long-term economic independence.
During her 13 years at Microsoft, Miri led global AI and storytelling transformation initiatives spanning engineering, UX, sales, marketing, and executive strategy. Her work with Microsoft's AI Task Force contributed to $319 million in influenced pipeline, 35% business growth, while her storytelling frameworks reached more than 5 million people worldwide.
Recognized by the Italian Senate, World Woman Foundation, Women in Cloud, and the 2026 Spain Global Leaders editorial, Miri is the author of Women of Microsoft (Wiley) and Brand Storytelling (Kogan Page). Today, she advises executives and organizations navigating AI transformation through the power of storytelling, helping leaders communicate with empathy, build trust, and lead with humanity.