Leslie Vickrey

Leslie Vickrey is an author, podcast host, business leader, investor, board member, and advocate for unleashing the power of women. She is the founder of ClearEdge and the co-founder of ARA, an organization working to attract, retain, and advance women in technology.

Leslie is a co-author of Together We Rise and the Rising with Courage: A Guide to Life and Leadership, and hosts two podcasts, TheEdge and Honestly, We’re Learning. Through her work, Leslie aims to break down stereotypes, build confidence, and encourage the next generation of leaders to rise.

Leslie also serves on the Board of Advisors for New ERA ADR, VMS Professionals, and Central Michigan University’s College of Business Administration, which honored her with its Distinguished Alumni Award. Recognized as one of Chicago’s most compelling innovators and entrepreneurs, Leslie was inducted into the UIC Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame and honored as an Enterprising Woman of the Year. She has been named to Staffing Industry Analysts’ DEI Influencer list three years running, among other industry recognitions. Leslie is frequently on stage at industry events speaking on marketing and sales alignment, AI in marketing, entrepreneurship, and leadership.

Leslie resides in Breckenridge, Colorado, with her husband and son. In her spare time, you can find her biking, hiking with her two dogs, skiing, or skating with the Breck Betties hockey league.