Chasity Williams is an accomplished and visionary technology leader with a remarkable 20 year track record. Her dedication to driving meaningful growth through innovation is unwavering, and she firmly believes in the essential role of humanity in business and innovation. Chasity is a prominent advocate for incorporating humanism into the design and deployment of technology, recognizing its significance in creating impactful and inclusive solutions.
Currently serving as a Senior Director for Microsoft’s Media & Entertainment digital advisory, Chasity empowers Fortune 500 organizations to identify and seize new growth opportunities through digital transformation. Her wealth of experience includes leading high-performing teams, creating cutting-edge technology products, designing innovative solutions, structuring partnership deals, and making astute capital investments. Her contributions consistently enhance business performance and drive profitability.
In 2020, Chasity founded Collective Intelligentsia, an AI start-up on a mission to address the potential exploitative aspects of AI and safeguarding consumer interests. With her people-first approach to technology, she fervently believes in the transformative power of emerging technologies to creating immense societal value while also bridging the wealth and opportunity gap, promoting equity and leveling the playing field for all.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Chasity is deeply passionate about investing in and advising startups, leveraging her expertise to foster their growth and success.
Drawing from her personal experiences, Chasity is driven to create a more inclusive and equitable business environment. She is committed to supporting and uplifting underestimated entrepreneurs and professionals, ensuring that their talents and contributions are recognized and valued.
With her extensive experience as a technology leader and her deep understanding of the business landscape, Chasity actively works towards creating platforms and initiatives that provide resources, mentorship, and opportunities for underestimated entrepreneurs to thrive.
Through her advocacy and leadership, Chasity aims to inspire change within the business sector, encouraging organizations to recognize the untapped potential and talent that exists among diverse intelligence. She believes that by amplifying their value, businesses can benefit from diverse perspectives, innovative ideas, and ultimately foster a more inclusive and prosperous economy.
Chasity’s educational achievements further demonstrate her dedication to excellence. She holds an Executive MBA in entrepreneurship, strategy, and innovation from the prestigious Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Additionally, she earned a double degree inbusiness administration and management information systems from the University of Southern Mississippi.
As Chasity continues on her remarkable journey, she aspires to disrupt the innovative ecosystem by championing individuality, diversity, equity, and privacy. Her unwavering commitment to these principles paves the way for a more inclusive and empowered future, where technology serves as a catalyst for positive change.
Senior Director, Media & Entertainment Advisory
Microsoft
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