Amy Griffin
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About
Author, venture capitalist, and advocate known for her candid memoir The Tell, which was published in March 2025. She is also known for being the founder and managing partner of the investment firm G9 Ventures, which focuses on female-led companies with investments in brands like Goop, Bumble, and Hello Sunshine.
Before Fame
She attended the University of Virginia where she earned a BA in English and served as the captain and MVP of the women's volleyball team. Her early career included roles in finance, which eventually led her to establish G9 Ventures in 2017.
Trivia
She made the 2025 TIME100 list in April 2025. Her decision to write The Tell was influenced by her experiences with MDMA-assisted therapy, which helped her uncover and confront repressed memories of childhood trauma. She has been a speaker at notable conferences and events, including those hosted by The New York Times, The Information, and JPMorgan.
Family Life
She was born and raised in the Texas Panhandle. She married John Griffin in 2003. They have four children together.
Associated With
Her book The Tell was selected as an Oprah Winfrey's Book Club pick in 2025. She is friends with Reese Witherspoon.
