Andra Keay

Andra Keay is an advisor at Botanic Technologies, Inc. and the founder of Silicon Valley Robotics, a non-profit organization that promotes the development and adoption of robotics technologies.

Keay has over 20 years of experience in the technology industry and has held leadership positions at various startups and organizations. Andra was previously the CEO of Circuit Launch, a co-working space and incubator for hardware startups, and the director of The Robotics Hub, a Canadian non-profit that supports the growth of the robotics industry.

Keay is a passionate advocate for the advancement of women in tech and founded the Future of Women in Tech conference in 2014. Andra is also a board member of Mindfire Global, a non-profit that supports entrepreneurs in developing countries.

Keay has a certificate in foresight training from the Institute for the Future, a master's degree in human-robot culture from the University of Sydney, and a BA in communications with a focus on film, writing, and cultural theory from the University of Technology Sydney. Andra also has a productions operations certificate from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.