Mo Edjlali

Mo Edjlali is a technology entrepreneur, mindfulness innovator, and the Founder and CEO of Mindful Leader, an organization at the forefront of integrating mindfulness practices into workplaces globally. His book "Open MBSR" represents the culmination of his mission to democratize access to evidence-based mindfulness techniques.

Drawing from over two decades of experience across technology, management, and mindfulness training, Edjlali offers a distinctive perspective that is both pragmatic and transformative. He emphasizes the scientific foundations of mindfulness while honoring its contemplative traditions. His personal journey into mindfulness began following the collapse of a multi-million-dollar tech venture, leading him to discover meditation and emotional intelligence as powerful tools for resilience.

A Computer Engineering graduate from Virginia Tech, Edjlali's diverse career spans multiple sectors—from his work at NASA, FICO, and Accenture to experience across fintech, utilities, startups, non-profits, government agencies, and Fortune 500 companies. This technical foundation, combined with cross-industry expertise and mindfulness mastery, enables him to approach contemplative practices with analytical precision and genuine compassion.

Under Edjlali's leadership, Mindful Leader has become the world's leading provider of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). The organization has developed an acclaimed Certified Workplace Mindfulness program and created "Meditate Together," the largest community-driven practice platform in the field. Beyond his executive role, Edjlali personally develops programs, produces the organization's annual summit, and serves as chief editor of their weekly publications covering research, practice, critical perspectives, and emerging trends in contemplative practices.

In "Open MBSR," Edjlali leverages his unique combination of technical knowledge, business insight, and contemplative wisdom to provide accessible guidance for incorporating mindfulness-based stress reduction into daily life. When not running Mindful Leader, writing or teaching, he embraces family adventures with his young children, exemplifying the mindful, balanced approach to life that he advocates in his professional work.