Quanda Francis is a highly accomplished tech entrepreneur, renowned for co-founding CereSync and Ai Word Wiz Corp. She has also founded the AI Technology Exposure Academy and Court Culture Basketball Leadership Academy at NYU's Tandon School of Engineering which served as the inaugural site. As the current President of Sykes Capital Management, Quanda has led the development of three innovative AI technologies: AI Homework Hero, Fiscal Friend, and AI Word Wiz platform. Additionally, Quanda is the host of The Geo-Political View Podcast, showcasing her diverse skill set beyond technology. Quanda's entrepreneurial pursuits extend to successful news platforms, and she has made significant strides in politics. She is a former candidate for U.S. Congress-NY10, New York State Comptroller, and Mayor of New York City. In 2021, she made history as the first African American woman to run for Mayor of New York City as the nominee of a political party she established.
Quanda holds an undergraduate degree from NYU, an MBA from Long Island University, and pursued a Ph.D. in Information Science and Accounting and Information Systems. Her achievements have garnered international recognition, including being named the 2023 Enterprising Woman of the Year and one of the Most Inspiring Women in Business in the World to Watch in 2022. She is also a two-time recipient of the Global Women in Banking and Finance’s Global Community Development Honoree on the continent of Africa. Quanda lives by the C.O.D.E acronym – Choices, Ownership, Determination, and Empowerment – and serves as an inspiring example of overcoming adversity and achieving excellence. Her story is a testament to resilience, determination, and the power of creating a positive impact in the community. Quanda is a role model for breaking barriers and paving the way for a more equitable future.