PHILOSOPHY
Being creative in the face of extreme uncertainty is a key career skill. I enjoy working with professional teams to apply the latest innovation techniques being developed at Stanford and UC Berkeley to real-world situations. Whether through workshops, investing, coaching or corporate consulting, I support people working with emerging technologies to address big, complicated challenges.
BIO
After earning a BS in Finance from UC Berkeley and an MBA + Certificate of Public Management from the Stanford Graduate School of Business, Leah had a successful career as a co-founder of technology companies. Beginning with a $380 million sale of the first company she co-founded, Leah has co-founded and led or coached numerous technology and sustainability companies to successful exits.
Leah also served as the Director of the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies in the Stanford GSB and is now teaching entrepreneurship and innovation at Stanford and UC Berkeley. In addition to venture investing and advising startups, Leah also consults with corporations, universities and nonprofit organizations, particularly around establishing innovation programs and alternative sources of revenue or support.
Leah also serves on the boards of Cumplo and NameCoach.
RECENT PRESS
https://techcrunch.com/2021/10/05/improving-startup-results-through-female-leadership/
https://medium.com/authority-magazine/leah-edwards-of-pegasus-tech-ventures-5-things-i-need-to-see-before-making-a-vc-investment-eb58182c2de1
https://www.here-she-is.com/podcast/episode/48f17416/leah-edwards-infinite-business-models-for-creative-founders