Tech Entrepreneur, Columbia University Professor, CEO Coach, Best Selling Author & International Keynote speaker

Meet Asha Saxena, learn more and download her bio below.

Amazon Best Selling Author

Author of the besting book “The AI Factor” 

Board Member & Advisor

 Multiple Companies &
Non-Profits

Proven Tech Entrepreneur

Founded and Led Several Companies

Adjunct Professor

Health Policy & Management at Columbia University

Hi, I'm Asha

As a strategic and innovative leader, I bring over 30 years of experience building successful technology companies.

I’m also the author of the bestselling book “The AI Factor – How to Apply Artificial Intelligence and Use Big Data to Grow Your Business Exponentially.”

Furthermore, as the Founder and CEO of Women Leaders in Data and AI, a global organization uniting world leaders to create a fair and equitable digital world.

As a TED speaker and contributor to YPO & Dataversity.  I’ve shared my insights as an international keynote speaker with millions globally.

My Education:

B.S. in Computer Science Engineer, Bangalore University

M.S. in Data Science and Machine Learning, Southern Methodist University

Ph.D., High Performance Computing and AI, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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My Experience:

Visionary Technology Leader & Entrepreneur

A strategic and innovative leader who has built successful technology companies for over three decades. The former CEO of Aculyst Corp and Future Technologies Inc. also served as a partner at CEO Coaching International, where she focused on building, turning around, and successfully selling businesses.

Renowned Keynote Speaker

Trusted by tech conference associations and Fortune 1000 clients including Accenture, KPMG, Build a Bear, and NYSE.  Asha’s insights empower businesses to lead and succeed in an era of rapid digital transformation.

Best Selling Author

As the author of the bestselling book “The AI Factor – How to Apply Artificial Intelligence and Use Big Data to Grow Your Business Exponentially,” Saxena provides organizations with practical frameworks for leveraging emerging technologies to drive exponential growth and competitive advantage.

Adjunct Professor & Entrepreneur in Residence at Columbia University

teaching graduate classes on Entrepreneurship and served as Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Columbia Business School.  

Watch Asha in action…

Are you ready to unleash a culture of innovation
and creativity within your organization?

Top Female Keynote Speaker on Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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Delivering Keynotes for Google, L'oreal, Toyota & more

These days, I’m the CEO and Founder of WLDA & The AI Factor Institute

The AI Factor is helping  Fortune 1000 brands drive business value with AI. Our services include up-skilling their teams through customized AI strategy programs, as well as scoping opportunities, driving POCs, and creating new competitive advantages.   

WLDA is actively working to bridge the gender gap in AI. We do this by promoting education and thought leadership to ensure progress, and by creating an inclusive space where allies can demonstrate their support.  

Add in around 20 keynotes a year,  and doing my best to be supportive and present for my kids and husband.