Amanda Fornal brings over 25 years of experience in technology, entrepreneurship, and business consulting, specializing in business transformation, business strategy, process optimization, and change management. As the founder of Orange SFM and Founder Buddies, she empowers leaders to navigate change, drive innovation, and unlock growth opportunities. She also serves as a startup advisor and director at an early-stage accelerator, helping founders tackle complex transitions and build sustainable businesses.
Founder Buddies unites female entrepreneurs to grow and achieve together through Community, Coaching, and Cohorts, ensuring the right synergy for goal-setting support, strategic networking, and collaborative learning.
Beyond her professional work, Amanda is a Fellow of The Explorers Club and a cultural visual storyteller whose travels to over 100 countries have shaped her commitment to documenting global traditions and fostering cross-cultural understanding. She is also the founder of Women in Exploration, an initiative dedicated to recognizing and amplifying the contributions of women in scientific research, sustainability, and cultural learning.
By blending strategic expertise with human-centered insights, Amanda equips leaders with the tools to manage change, embrace uncertainty, and build a more resilient future.
