Founder
blank space
Natalie Byrne is a leader in shaping legacy and wants us all to think about our roles in improving society. She is the founder of blank space, an impact strategy firm that leads brand purpose strategy, capital deployment, partnerships and global communications for Fortune 500s, brands, foundations, CEOs, celebrities and thought leaders who want to create a legacy that has a positive impact on the world.
blank space works with clients such as Unilever, Kroger and WW; venture capital firms as well as private family foundations and nonprofit organizations such as Wurwand Foundation, IWeigh and Prosperity Now. Known as a ‘Tastemaker’ and the ‘Founder Whisperer’ she support CEOs, EDs and founders in executive coaching for legacy and thought leadership.
A coalition builder who often brings marketplace competitors to the table to move industry forward, Natalie developed the Healthy Living Coalition, a global alliance of 30+ companies to tackle nutrition gaps and food insecurity with WW; it includes JPM, BofA, Chobani, Beyond Meat, Grubhub.
She advises the UN on integrating business leadership into the SDGs from gender equity to food systems and was a White House & State Dept Global Entrepreneurship Delegate under President Obama. A seasoned speaker, Natalie travels the globe to inspire audiences, share her expertise and scale authentic impact with keynotes, workshops, and panel discussions; her insights have been featured at SXSW, United Nations, Cannes, Sundance, the White House, the Guardian, New York Times, Vox and many other outlets.