Asha Saxena

Asha Saxena is a visionary leader dedicated to leveraging AI for real business impact and closing the gender gap in technology.

As the Founder & CEO of Women Leaders in Data & AI (WLDA), Asha focuses on empowering women and allies in the Fortune 1000 companies like KPMG, Chevron, L'oreal, Pfizer, JPMorgan Chase, IBM, and others.

Through WLDA, she provides education, thought leadership, and a supportive community to bridge the gender gap in AI.

Asha also leads The AI Factor, assisting Fortune 1000 companies in driving business value with AI by offering customized AI strategy programs.

Additionally, as an author and keynote speaker, Asha shares her expertise with leading organizations like Google, L'oreal, and Toyota, delivering impactful speeches at conferences and leadership events.

Her best-selling book, The AI Factor, further solidifies her standing as an authority in the AI domain.

Asha's professional journey includes serving as the former CEO of Aculyst Corp and Future Technologies Inc., a partner at CEO Coaching International, and an Adjunct Professor & Entrepreneur in Residence at Columbia University.

She actively contributes to various companies and non-profits as a board member and advisor, demonstrating her commitment to driving innovation and success in multiple sectors.

Asha's academic background includes advanced studies in management, data science, and executive leadership from prestigious institutions like Columbia Business School, Southern Methodist University, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

In her free time, Asha enjoys quality moments with her family, including her beloved puppies.