Mikayla Stewart

She is a visionary entrepreneur and technology leader with a passion for building AI-driven solutions that empower small and mid-size businesses. Currently serving as Co-Founder of Coldstart AI, she is developing an AI Operating System that replaces multiple SaaS subscriptions with a single conversational platform for CRM, work orders, file management, sales pipelines, and AI assistance—custom-built for each business and owned by the client. She is also Co-Founder and CTO of Athena Collective, a community dedicated to supporting women entrepreneurs at every stage of their business journey, and Chief Wildcard at Kyrix.ai, where she is transforming recruitment through AI-powered candidate screening. As Founder and CEO of Atono, she provides product vision, strategy, and agile coaching to startups, helping them take ideas and MVPs to production. Her commitment to supporting female founders extends to her role as Mentor at The Forum, where she connects women entrepreneurs with tools and resources for success. She holds a Bachelor's degree in International Relations and Affairs from the University of Calgary, with a minor in Museum and Heritage Studies, and an Associate's degree in Project Management from the British Columbia Institute of Technology. She is recognized as a strategic, forward-thinking leader who combines deep technical expertise with a commitment to building inclusive, accessible solutions that drive business success.