Amy Griffin

Amy Griffin is an American venture capitalist and author who founded G9 Ventures. She is most known for her book The Tell (about her experiences with processing trauma) which became a New York Times Bestseller.

Early life Griffin was born and grew up in Texas. Her father was CEO of Toot'n Totum, a Texas-based chain of convenience and auto-service stores.

Career

In her twenties, Griffin worked in marketing and promotions at Sports Illustrated magazine. She has also been involved with the New York Public Library.

Book In early 2025, Griffin published a book, The Tell, about her experiences with processing trauma as a survivor of sexual abuse. The book became a New York Times Bestseller and was featured on Oprah's Book Club in March 2025.

In September 2025, readers, physicians, and online reviewers raised concerns about the veracity of the claims Griffin made in her book. According to the New York Times, "Some have questioned the reliability of decades-old memories unearthed during drug-assisted therapy. Others have wondered how such abuse could take place in a public school without any adults picking up clues.

In March 2026, a former classmate sued Griffin for invasion of privacy and related claims, alleging that the sexual assault incidents described in The Tell actually happened to the former classmate, not Griffin. In June 2026, Griffin sued the classmate for defamation for accusing her of being a fraud and a thief.