Leida Tejada is the CEO and founder of Azule, a Colombian innovation agency that helps organizations turn strategic challenges into fundable and actionable initiatives. With 15+ years of experience, she works at the intersection of business transformation, innovation strategy and project financing.
Over the years, she has worked with companies, universities and public institutions to build innovation portfolios, access funding and translate emerging opportunities into concrete projects. Her work has helped mobilize more than USD 60 million for innovation and development initiatives and has contributed to strengthening collaboration across business, academia and the public sector.
Leida holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Antioquia and is currently completing postgraduate studies in Big Data, Business Intelligence and Internet Business.