#71. Marina Morgan—From Russia's Tech Giant to Silicon Valley Innovator
In this episode, Marina Morgan shares her inspiring journey from a successful corporate career in Russia to becoming an innovative entrepreneur in Silicon Valley. She discusses the challenges and motivations behind her transition, emphasizing the importance of embracing change and leveraging psychological insights to drive business success. Marina also highlights her work in developing AIQ, a framework for assessing a company's readiness for AI integration, and her commitment to fostering resilience and adaptability in business leaders.
For over 15 years, Marina Morgan has been a trusted partner to founders, executives, and teams—refining decision-making, scaling strategically, and driving lasting transformation. As the founder of The Morgan Impact, a Silicon Valley-based business coaching agency, Marina blends advanced psychology, neuroscience, and business strategy to elevate leadership and performance at every level.
She is a Certified Organizational Psychologist with a Master’s in Psychology, specializing in leadership and high-performance psychology. A Stanford CS and Y Combinator School alum, she integrates innovative, evidence-based strategies into her work. Marina has advised over 50 companies across diverse industries, led 600+ hours of strategic sessions with top executives, and guided major corporations through complex change initiatives like mergers and cultural transformations. She also co-led a global research study with UC Berkeley on mental health and entrepreneurship and is developing AIQ, a groundbreaking framework for AI integration in business.
