Speaker Profile
Debbie Millin is a strategic advisor and executive operator known for her ability to scale global organizations with precision and speed. As the founding COO of a multi-billion dollar global employment platform and now the CEO of UpperLevel Solutions, she brings a rare "in-the-trenches" perspective to the stage, blending high-level corporate governance with the practical mechanics of hyper-growth. Debbie captivates audiences by deconstructing the complexities of the modern C-Suite—specifically how boards and executives can navigate the transformative power of AI while maintaining human trust and operational flexibility. Whether delivering a keynote or speaking on a panel, she delivers actionable insights with real-world stories that empower leaders to build resilient, future-ready organizations.
Sample Topics
Scaling to $1 Billion
Scaling to $1 Billion
Scaling to $1 Billion
Top lessons learned in building a company from 3 people to 1,100 global employees, $1 billion in ARR and a
$4.2 billion valuation in less than 6 years. Real-world lessons to apply to your growing company.
The Elastic C-Suite™
Scaling to $1 Billion
Scaling to $1 Billion
In the rapidly-changing world of AI, learn how to create a flexible C-Suite for your technology company through a combination of full-time and fractional executives coupled with AI agents.
Human-Centered AI
Scaling to $1 Billion
Human-Centered AI
Explore how boards and executive teams can integrate Artificial Intelligence into strategic oversight without losing the "human element" of corporate culture and trust.
Previous Speaking Engagements
- Boston AI Week - Being Human in the Age of AI
- GAI World - Women in AI
- Women in Tech Global Conference - Fractional Future - The Elastic C-Suite
- New York Tech Week - Scaling to a Billion
- HBS Alumni Association - Building A Unicorn
- Harvard Club of Boston - Future of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Sustainability
- Museum of Science - Careers in AI and Tech
- American Express Grow Global
- SHRM
- HR Tech
MBA / University Guest Speaker
- Harvard Business School
- MIT
- Bentley University
- Boston University
- Babson College
- UMass Amherst - Women of Isenberg Conference
