Andra Vaduva

Andra Vaduva is a multifaceted professional with expertise in AI, leadership, and entrepreneurship. She is currently an AI & Leadership Expert at Reforge, a position she has held since March 2024.1 Andra is also the Founder and CEO of Safe Space, a company she established in August 2023.2 Safe Space provides adaptive learning pathways for founders to build emotional elasticity and thrive, based on the MIT-developed Safe Space Method.1

Andra's background includes:

1. Founder of Safe Space, which has over 10,000 learners1
2. Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree in 20202
3. MIT graduate with a degree in Designing High-Impact Solutions2
4. Experience in growing startups, including Cocoon, where she helped grow the user base from 0 to 50,000 in six months2
5. Winner of the IBM AI Innovation Competition in 20212
6. Graduate of the Women in AI New York Accelerate Program in 20212

Andra is known for her expertise in startup culture, venture building, and human-centered change. She has provided consulting and coaching services to various organizations, including Canon, Cornell University, and Walgreens Leadership.2 Her work focuses on equipping leaders with tools for emotional and strategic resilience, particularly during pivotal phases of company growth.1