Peabody-Award winner and Full Picture founder Desiree Gruber ignites business strategies and helps launch new ideas into the world. The New York Times has proclaimed her a "world-class connector." As an investor, brand scientist, and expert at harnessing the power of story, she is known for shaping zeitgeist-defining moments and creating opportunities for women to achieve measurable success at the intersection of lifestyle and commerce. She co-created and executive produced the Project Runway television series, which has launched numerous brands and careers and helped pave the way for a new era of industry-wide diversity and inclusivity. She is the visionary behind the groundbreaking Jennifer Lopez-Grameen America partnership, which will invest $14 billion in Latina-owned businesses by 2030.
She has been a featured speaker for Goldman Sachs, Fortune, Forbes, and Founders Forum; is a Board member of The Beauty Health Company; and she's an Advisor to Anthos Capital, BroadLight Capital, Pharrell Williams' Something in the Water, Flowcode, and Chegg. Gruber also proudly serves on the Boards of UNICEF USA, Tech: NYC, and God's Love We Deliver and was the recipient of UNICEF's 2018 Spirit of Compassion Award.