Lisa Edwards is the CEO and founder of Excelia.io, a trailblazer in the field of AI-assisted leadership development and coaching technology. With a mission to help organizations close the skills gap faster and more effectively, Lisa has spent over a decade transforming the way businesses measure, develop, and scale leadership excellence. Through Excelia.io’s groundbreaking platform—powered by over 2 million leadership ROI data points—she provides AI-driven, personalized feedback and actionable insights that empower employees to work on the skills that matter most to individual and organizational success.

Under Lisa’s leadership, Excelia.io has become a trusted partner to some of the world’s most recognized brands, including Microsoft, Google, and Amazon. A Microsoft #Buildfor2030 Hackathon Winner and long-standing Microsoft Partner, Lisa and her team deliver customized, enterprise-level solutions that make coaching more scalable, data-rich, and impactful—bridging the gap between development investment and measurable business results.

With expertise in coaching, leadership development, AI innovation, and ROI analytics, Lisa has become a go-to resource for internal and external coaches, consultants, and HR leaders looking to demonstrate the true value of talent development. Her passion lies in equipping others to be excellent—not just good—and helping organizations build high-performing cultures that thrive in today’s fast-evolving, AI-enabled workplace.