Leah Morris
Senior Director, Velocity
Leah Morris
Radical Ventures
Senior Director, Velocity
Leah is a Senior Director at Radical Ventures – a venture capital firm investing in entrepreneurs applying deep technology to transform massive industries. Leah focuses on Radical’s Velocity Program, research network, and responsible AI efforts where she co-developed the open-source Responsible AI Startups (RAIS) framework for early-stage investors.
Prior to Radical, Leah researched the economic principles of artificial intelligence with Professor Avi Goldfarb at the University of Toronto. Previously, she worked in policy with the United Nations at the International Organization for Migration. Leah has also worked in global health and security for non-profits in the Latin America and Caribbean region and South Africa. She received a fellowship grant from the Open Society Foundation and was awarded a Clarkson Laureateship for public service by The Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson.
Leah holds an MBA from The University of Toronto, a Master of Global Affairs from the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, and a Bachelor’s in both International Development Studies (IDS) and Environment, Sustainability, and Society (ESS) from the University of King’s College.