Quanda Francis is a pioneering tech entrepreneur recognized for co-founding CereSync and the AI Technology Exposure Academy and Court Culture Basketball Leadership Academy at NYU's Tandon School of Engineering-BAF. Currently serving as the President of Sykes Capital Management, she has driven the development of three groundbreaking AI technologies: AI Homework Hero, Fiscal Friend, and AI Word Wiz. Beyond the tech realm, Quanda showcases her diverse skill set as the host of The Geo-Political View Podcast.
Despite early adversity as a teenage mother and survivor of domestic violence, Quanda used these challenges as motivation to achieve remarkable success. In April 2023, she made history by becoming the first African American woman to bring three AI tools to the market. Her impact extends beyond tech into politics, having established her own political party and becoming the first African American woman to run for Mayor of New York City.
Quanda's impressive educational background, including an NYU undergraduate degree, an MBA from Long Island University, and ongoing Ph.D. studies, equips her to excel in the business world. Affiliated with various organizations, including the PhD Project, the American Accounting Association, the National Museum of African American History & Culture, and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, she is a leader in her field.
Her successes have earned 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. Quanda is also the recipient of the Global Women in Banking and Finance’s 2020 & 2021 Global Community Development Honoree on the continent of Africa. Living by the C.O.D.E acronym – Choices, Ownership, Determination, and Empowerment – she serves as a powerful example of overcoming adversity and achieving greatness.
Quanda’s story is a true testament to the power of resilience and determination, inspiring anyone striving to achieve goals and make a positive impact in their community. She is a role model for overcoming obstacles and achieving greatness, breaking barriers, and creating a more equitable future.