Donna Khalife

Donna is a serial entrepreneur and executive. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School as well as Bachelor degrees in Finance and International Relations from Boston University.

As author of "The Best Book on Investment Banking Careers", Donna draws from her years of recruiting at top universities to provide mentorship and help readers achieve their career aspirations. She is a former member of J.P. Morgan's Mergers and Acquisitions Group where she closed over $30 Billion of transactions. She gives an unparalleled insider's view into the world of business and corporate finance.

Donna is founder of the popular kids company Surprise Ride. She has been featured on ABC's hit show Shark Tank, The View, QVC, and in Forbes, Inc, Entrepreneur, People, New York Times, Washington Post, Success, Star Magazine, and InStyle. She is a Top 40 under 40 CEO.

Donna comes from a multicultural background, and was born in Dubai to Mediterranean parents of Lebanese, Egyptian, Italian, and Greek origins. At the age of six, her family fled war in Lebanon and ultimately landed in Montreal, Canada, as war refugees. Several years later, against the odds, they won the U.S. Green Card Lottery and moved to Massachusetts. Her passion is in helping others overcome the odds and realize their dreams.