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Angela Edwards
Co-Founder/COO at Pyxai (YC W19)
Angela Edwards is a highly accomplished professional with diverse experience in finance, technology, and entrepreneurship. She is currently a Board Member at Boss Lady, Org, an organization dedicated to empowering women to achieve economic prosperity and holistic success.2
Professional Background
Angela Edwards is the Co-Founder and COO of Pyxai, a HR software company that uses video interviewing to assess soft skills and cultural fit.1 Pyxai was part of Y Combinator's Winter 2019 batch, where Angela studied Entrepreneurship.1
Prior to founding Pyxai, Angela worked at John Hancock for 11 years in various roles, including:
- Financial Reporting Analyst
- Actuarial Analyst
- Budget Analyst
- Quality Assurance Analyst
- Variable Annuities Representative1
In her role as Financial Reporting Analyst, she was responsible for reporting insurance sales metrics to key decision-makers and played a crucial part in automating sales reporting processes.1
Education
Angela holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics with a Minor in Information Technology from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.1
Skills and Expertise
Angela Edwards has demonstrated expertise in:
- Budget analysis and control
- Financial and actuarial analysis
- Data modeling
- Team leadership
- On-the-job training and mentoring
- Project management
Personal
Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Angela Edwards is known for her positive attitude towards teamwork and supporting others.4 She has expressed a strong connection with her former colleagues, indicating that she values professional relationships.3