# Andra Vaduva

> MIT‑trained systems thinker & AI strategist turning leaders into augmented operators.

Founder & CEO of Safe Space, an Agentic AI innovation lab rolling out AI literacy and strategy programs in the US, Mexico, and UK.

Headlining a16z’s \#NYTechWeek with Mental Gym: AI HIIT for Founders. Reforge partner and startup coach to 150+ founders.

Forbes 30 Under 30 and IFundWomen NYC “Best Startup Coach.” Named one of the Top 30 AI Leaders to Follow in 2025 by Process Excellence Network.

Built AI literacy programs (Mental Gym) used by 50K+ learners via LinkedIn Learning—acquired by Microsoft & LinkedIn, and adopted by 15+ US universities.

Expert in agentic AI, prompt engineering, and AI-driven decision-making frameworks. Global focus across the US, LATAM, and the UK.

Things I can advise on:
✔️ Agentic AI & prompt engineering
✔️ AI decision frameworks & ROI modeling
✔️ Founder resilience & delegation
✔️ Scaling early-stage operations
✔️ AI co-pilot specs & workflow automation
✔️ Building data-driven decision loops
✔️ Prioritizing AI tools by function

Sample session formats:
• 15-min Quick Wins
	- Validate a high-impact prompt
	- AI tool recs for immediate ROI
	- “Should we automate this?” check
• 30-min Deep Dives
	- Map workflow for 25%+ automation win
	- Draft AI co-pilot with guardrails
	- Solve ops pain point with AI
	- Build decision feedback loops
• 120-min Strategy Sprints
	- Build a pilot AI roadmap
	- Prioritize AI tools by team function (e.g. sales, marketing)

I help ambitious leaders use AI practically and build the mental resilience to scale faster, safer, and smarter. Looking forward to working with you.

**Rating:** 5/5 (2 reviews)

## Offerings

- Video call (15 min): $350.00

## Example Questions

- I’m thinking of starting a company. What are the next few things I should focus on?
- How do I know if my business idea will work?
- How would you approach growth for my business?
- How would you build more effective teams?
- What are some tips to create a healthy routine so I can focus on my business?

## Links

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