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Asha Saxena

Founder & CEO WLDA, Board Member, Columbia University Professor, Best-Selling Author

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Asha Saxena is a strategic and innovative leader with a track record of building successful technology companies over the past 30 years. She is the author of the bestselling book The AI Factor – How to Apply Artificial Intelligence and Use Big Data to Grow Your Business Exponentially and the Founder and CEO of Women Leaders in Data and AI, a global leadership organization bringing world leaders together to create a fair digital world with parity and equity.

 

Asha is an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University, teaching graduate classes on Entrepreneurship and served as Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Columbia Business School. She also served as a partner at CEO Coaching International, a management services company focused on building, turning around, and selling successful businesses. In the past, Asha served as the CEO of a healthcare data analytics company, built an e-commerce platform, and was the President and CEO of Future Technologies. This company provided data analytics solutions to Fortune 1000 companies and was recognized at the World Economic Forum as a “Global Growth Company for 2007."

 

Asha earned her BS in Computer Science from Bangalore University in India, an MS in Data Science from Southern Methodist University, and underwent management training at MIT and the London Business School.

Speaking Topics

The Future Of AI: Opportunities And Challenges

This keynote explores the potential benefits of AI, such as improved healthcare, more efficient transportation, and increased productivity, as well as the challenges and ethical considerations that come with these advancements.

The Impact Of AI On Business And Society

This keynote delves into the ways that AI is already transforming industries like finance, retail, and manufacturing, and what the future holds for businesses that embrace AI. It also touches on the broader social and economic implications of AI, such as the potential for job displacement and the need for new regulations.

AI And The Human Experience

This keynote explores the ways that AI is changing the way we interact with technology and with each other. It delves into the ways that AI is being used to personalize everything from our shopping experiences to our healthcare, and what this means for our sense of identity and autonomy.

The Role Of AI In Reskilling And Upskilling The Workforce

This keynote explores the potential of AI to help workers acquire new skills and adapt to changing job requirements. It covers topics like personalized learning, adaptive assessments, and AI-powered career coaching.

How AI Is Revolutionizing Talent Hiring And Management

This keynote focuses on the ways that AI is being used to improve recruitment, streamline HR processes, and enhance employee engagement. It delves into topics like automated resume screening, predictive analytics, and chatbots for candidate communication.

Ethics And The Human Factor In AI-Driven Talent Development

This keynote examines the ethical considerations around using AI in talent development, such as bias in algorithms, privacy concerns, and the need for human oversight. It also explores how to strike the right balance between AI-driven efficiency and the human touch in talent development programs.

Building Inclusive Organizations: Strategies For Creating A Culture Of Belonging

This keynote explores the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in creating workplaces that are welcoming and supportive of all employees. It covers topics like identifying and addressing unconscious bias, creating equitable policies and practices, and fostering a culture of allyship and inclusivity.

Beyond Diversity: Moving From Representation To Equity And Inclusion

This keynote focuses on the need to move beyond simply having a diverse workforce to creating organizations that are truly equitable and inclusive. It delves into topics like dismantling systemic barriers to inclusion, empowering underrepresented groups, and using data to measure progress toward equity and inclusion goals.

Leading The DEI Revolution: How Authentic Leadership Can Drive Change

This keynote examines the role of leadership in driving meaningful change around DEI. It covers topics like setting a vision for a more inclusive and equitable organization, modeling inclusive behaviors, and using influence to drive systemic change.

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"Asha Saxena was a keynote at our annual REALM Global Collective at the Montage in Laguna Beach. Asha was the perfect compliment to the audience and their focus on excellence and the continuous need of innovation from top performers."

"With few equals, Asha continues to demonstrate a keen insight on the implication of incorporating big data and AI into designing business strategies and decisions going forward for companies."

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