Lauren Cantor is a multi-disciplinary strategist and AI advisor who specializes in translating complex technology into measurable business growth. With a foundation built over 20 years on Wall Street, including roles as COO and Trading Manager of a proprietary hedge fund and Strategist to the CEO, Lauren brings a practitioner’s rigor to the world of artificial intelligence.
Lauren is the founder of Field & Edge, an AI advisory firm where she builds intelligent systems designed to optimize enterprise workflows and supercharge performance. A recognized leader in the space, she currently serves as Associate Professor at both ArtCenter College of Design and the School of Visual Arts, where she teaches courses on innovation, entrepreneurship, and AI integration. Previously, she held executive positions at UBS Securities and MF Global, where she managed global teams and billion-dollar portfolios.
Lauren holds an MBA from the Wharton School of Business, a BA magna cum laude from Columbia University in Astrophysics, and an MFA from the School of Visual Arts, where she served as the 2017 Graduate Valedictorian. Her unique background bridging finance, design, and technology allows her to help prosumers and executives alike turn AI momentum into efficient, productive, and profitable systems.