A Corporate trainer turned artist and entrepreneur, Ghazal Alagh, co-founded Mamaearth, driven by the passion for making early parenting, stress-free. As of 2022, Mama Earth has been valued at $1.2 billion. Ghazal was also invited to judge the startup empowerment show, Shark Tank, India. Besides being a successful entrepreneur and devoted mother, Ghazal has also been recognized amongst the top 10 women artists in India, nationally and internationally. She was also recently awarded Fortune India’...
Sep 09, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Alina Klarner is the Head of Ventures for Impact Shakers. She is the Investment Committee Lead for the Impact Shakers Microfund and an active angel investor and LP. She has been featured in Forbes for her contribution to investing in diverse founders and was shortlisted for the 2022 UK Business Angel Association’s “Investment in Diversity Champion” award. Prior to joining Impact Shakers, Alina spent over a decade in Advisory Services and Private Equity, where she held roles including Operations ...
Sep 05, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Andrea Gardiner is the founder and CEO of Jelix Ventures and an experienced technology startup investor. She is passionate about providing more investors with access to the exciting, high return asset class of startups. Andrea has been a capital markets lawyer and later an investment banker as well. In our conversation with her, she talks about: ✔️The role of sports in developing life skills. ✔️The underrepresentation of women in high-level positions ✔️The importance of mental well-being for ent...
Sep 04, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Eleanor Mills pursued her passion for journalism after leaving university at 21, and found that writing had always been her forte. Currently, she is known to be one of the most high profile commentators. She is a British journalist formerly associated with The Sunday Times and The Times. She was the editorial director of The Sunday Times and editor of its magazine until March 2020. She was employed by Times Newspapers for 22 years. In March of 2021 she launched an online community platform for w...
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Deborah is the Managing Partner of GSV Ventures, a venture fund investing in education and workforce skills technologies that are disrupting the $7 Trillion global sector. 📈Deborah has been twice named to Insider’s list of top 100 seed investors. 👩🏫In addition, she is co-founder of the ASU+GSV Summit, The preeminent gathering of leaders in education and workforce skilling. 📚Deborah’s current boards include Ascend Learning, BrightChamps, Classplus, Class Technologies, Degreed, Dreamscape Lea...
Aug 26, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 31
"Our culture is not good for women particularly in the United States", Julie Castro Abrams, Co-founder and CEO of Limitless Bridge Capital 👉🏻 Julie has ran an organization empowering women through microfinance and microenterprise for 11 years. She discovered the diverse needs and untapped potential of individuals within the system. 👉🏻 She has witnessed the transformation of women in executive roles, no longer needing to conform to masculine norms and she therefore advocated for more women in...
Jul 08, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 30
"To become a successful entrepreneur, you have to make choices such as missing family functions, PTA meetings, etc," says Lakshmi Naga Potluri. Aspiring engineer turned mathematics enthusiast, Lakshmi Naga Polturi, embarked on a remarkable journey that would redefine her path. With an MBA from Columbia, she aced her way into the corporate world, landing her first job at Goldman Sachs after enduring ten rounds of rigorous interviews. Undeterred by challenges, Lakshmi co-founded Jabong, a pioneeri...
Jul 01, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 29
"See an opportunity, go for it and see where it takes you." - Aarti Gupta Aarti's pursuit of knowledge led her to Boston, where she studied Economics, becoming the first in her family to study in the United States. Fueling her passion for policy, she continued her education at Northeastern University, followed by a diploma from the prestigious Harvard University. In her current role as the head of the National Startup Vertical within Flow, a pan-India organization, Aarti has found her true calli...
Jun 26, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Meet Radhika Gupta, our very own epitome of the idea behind "Wiping out the norm" She is the author of a very inspiring book, "Limitless", which teaches us to get up, adapt and move on quickly in different phases of life. Coming from family where her father worked as a diplomat in public sector, she could travel and stay at different places around the world such as Newyork, Italy, Nigeria etc. This gave her a sense of understanding of a variety of cultures and people which cultivated a flexible ...
Jun 17, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 27
"Destiny, people, and decisions define where you are today." - Nithya Easwaran. Meet Nithya Easwaran, a fearless finance professional who defied the odds and carved her own path to success. From overcoming stage fright to conquering the world of private equity, Nithya's journey is a testament to resilience and seizing opportunities. Listen to the full conversation of our founder, Radhika Bajoria, with Nithya Easwaran to witness the inspiring journey of a finance maverick who defied the odds, red...
Jun 06, 2023•1 hr 51 min•Season 1Ep. 26
"I don't understand this logic of making money from money, for me, it just doesn't fly my boat, it's always been about 'Excellence' and it has never been about making more money" In this e;isode our founder, Radhika Bajoria, engage in an exclusive conversation with Ameera Shah where she highlights the challenges faced by women in entrepreneurship, the power of resilience, and the importance of staying true to oneself. Follow us on: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3i763oF LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3CiF5...
Jun 02, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 25
"A strong woman stands up for herself. A stronger woman stands up for everyone else." Meet Roshni Bakshi, a trailblazing woman director who is making waves in the business world. With her exceptional leadership skills, unwavering determination, and visionary mindset, Roshni is redefining the corporate landscape. As a director, she brings a wealth of expertise and experience to the table, driving growth and success for the companies she serves. Follow us on: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3i763oF Link...
May 20, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Smita Aggarwal is a global investment advisor and a chartered accountant, with more than three decades of experience backing her skill and expertise. She started her journey with ICICI Bank's Project Finance team and quickly climbed through the ranks to become the Head of Foreign Currency Resources. Her time with ICICI Bank, she says, opened up a world of new and important learnings; the takeaways from which have been very crucial to her growth and success. Her fascinating journey seeks to intri...
May 08, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Marcia Dawood is the chair of the Angel Capital Association in the US. She is also a venture partner at Mindshift Capital who has been funding women entrepreneurs for over a decade now. Marcia's passion for investing in women-led companies began when she joined Golden Seeds, a New York-based angel group. Marcia is on a mission to inspire and educate more women to become angel investors. Listen to the conversation of our founder, Radhika Bajoria with Marcia. Follow us on: Instagram: https://bit.l...
May 05, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Meet the only venture capitalist in Palestine - Ambar Amleh, Managing Partner at Ibtikar Fund. Ambar's journey as a venture capitalist was very unplanned. She studied marketing and focused on international and economic development. Despite her background in economic development, she was doing political development and ended up working for a businessman in Palestine. Entering the world of investing: Ambar says,"40% of our founders are women, and that's what I am really proud of" One of the female...
Apr 26, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Meet Dr. Geetha Manjunath, the brilliant computer scientist turned accidental entrepreneur who is revolutionizing breast cancer detection with her AI-based test. As the founder and CEO of Niramai Health Analytix, Geetha has made it her mission to save women's lives through early detection. Geetha's dream is to make the test self-doable, which she calls "selfie screening". Her passion and dedication towards saving women's lives is truly inspiring. A few highlights towards breast cancer by Dr. Gee...
Apr 24, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Sushma Kaushik, Partner at Aavishkaar Capital who is a highly accomplished investment professional who has made significant contributions to the industry over the course of her career. She has a decade of investing experience across multiple fund cycles at Aavishkaar Capital, where she has led numerous investments and exits across India. She has also served on the Boards of several companies, including Utkarsh Core Invest, Arohan Financial Services, Rangsutra, Desert Artisan Holding (part of Fab...
Apr 16, 2023•1 hr 50 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In our conversation with Manisha, she talks her journey: Becoming a CEO at a young age of 33, from Pizza Runs to climbing to the top, how a woman's career is just as important as a man's, how people wouldn't shake her hands in meetings, her hardwork during the initial years of her career and much more! Manisha Girotra - CEO at Moelis India who was previously the CEO and Country Head of UBS in India managing its investment bank, commercial bank, markets, equity research and wealth management divi...
Apr 12, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In our conversation with Pearl, she talks about her journey from Merrill Lynch to starting her own fund, how investing in personal development is key to professional success, a level playing field at work and at home, how passing by a finance class sparked a passion for investing in her, how she came back to India with a mission to create a successful fund and much more!' Pearl Agarwal - Founder and MD, Eximius Ventures who is an investor with the heart of an entrepreneur, and started Eximius to...
Apr 08, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In our conversation with Monica Brand Engel, she talks about: How women lead, parent, partner and thrive , the various fads in investing, having your own 'wolf pack', women supporting women, Women personalizing negative comments, while men attribute them externally and much more! Monica is an accomplished fund manager with a proven track record of successfully launching and expanding investment vehicles and business lines targeting underbanked populations in both emerging markets and the United ...
Apr 06, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Welcome Back Everyone! In this week's episode, we get to learn about Heather Henyon who is the GP and Founder of Mindshift Capital and has a focus on women-led tech companies in the Middle East, US, and Europe. Her impressive portfolio boasts of 100 direct and fund investments, and she possesses key skills in cross-border deal structuring, investment placement, closing, negotiation, and portfolio management. In our conversation with her, she talks about: Bringing in the shift by investing in wom...
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 15
From this Conversation, we get to learn about Patricia Saenz-Managing Partner at EWA Capital, a regional VC fund with a gender smart approach, committed to narrow the gender inequality in the region. With over 15 years of experience as entrepreneur and investor, she has staged more than US$ 60Mn of foreign investments in Colombia and consolidated both goods and services companies in different industries. She helps entrepreneurs and businesses achieve their goals by providing them with the necess...
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Gauri Devidayal: renowned entrepreneur and the co-founder and CEO of Food Matters Group, a leading food and hospitality company based in India. With a passion for food and hospitality, she has been instrumental in creating unique and innovative dining experiences across India, bringing together a team of chefs, restaurateurs, and food enthusiasts to offer world-class dining experiences. She was also listed in Forbes India’s 120 Leaders of Change, GQ’s list of the 50 Most Influential Young Indian...
Mar 16, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In our conversation with Jodie, she talks about her journey - From boardroom to runway, there not being much respect for the female leadership in the 1990's, the difference in men and women in pitches, women often hesitant to ask for what they need and much more! As the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Tractor Ventures, a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups, she has established herself as a key figure in the Australian startup ecosystem. She has played a pivotal role in nurturing a...
Mar 11, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 12
From this conversation, we get to learn about Lavanya Ashok - Partner at Trifecta Capital, who is a well-known Indian investor and venture capitalist and has made significant contributions to the Indian startup ecosystem. She has also had 15+ years of growth equity investing and investment banking experience. In addition to her work at Trifecta Capital, she is also actively involved in mentoring and advising startups. She is passionate about creating a more inclusive startup ecosystem in India a...
Mar 08, 2023•1 hr 50 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Devita Saraf - Founder Vu Televisions, who is a prominent Indian entrepreneur, known for her groundbreaking work in the consumer electronics industry. She is also a prominent public speaker and has been invited to speak at various events on entrepreneurship, leadership, and technology. She is a strong advocate for women's empowerment and has been actively involved in several initiatives aimed at promoting gender equality in the workplace. In our conversation with her, she talks about her journey...
Mar 06, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In today's episode, We have with us Deepali Nangia, Partner at SpeedInvest who is a prominent investor with a keen eye for innovative startups, and an interest in sectors that combine profit with a purpose. She has become a key figure in the European startup ecosystem. In our conversation with her, she talks about her journey - how a girl from Calcutta decided to join VC in Austria, deal making while on vacation, her first investment as an angel, the toughest jobs for a VC, why co-founders are i...
Mar 02, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In Conversation, we get to learn about Radhika Ghai, Founder & CEO at kindlife, Co-Founder at ShopClues, who is an accomplished businesswoman and entrepreneur. She is a well-respected figure in the Indian startup community, and has been recognized for her contributions to the industry with numerous awards and honors. With her wealth of experience and entrepreneurial spirit, she continues to be a driving force behind the growth of India's startup ecosystem. In our conversation with her, she t...
Feb 26, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Today, We have with us Bianca Martinelli-Partner Alexia Ventures, who is a highly accomplished operator and investor, and a partner at Alexia Ventures, a venture capital firm based in Brazil. With about 15 years of experience in the technology and startup sectors, Bianca is a leading figure in the venture capital industry. In our conversation with her, she talks about how startups in blockchain or SAAS can get funding, how to become a powerful businesswoman, biases for white men in investing, wo...
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this video, we get to learn about Alka Goel - Founder of Alkemi Growth Capital who not only has over two decades of experience but is also a leading figure in the startup ecosystem, particularly in India. She also has extensive experience in corporate strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and business development. In our conversation with her, she talks about the future of the healthcare industry, how to raise money and run your own fund, how to build a good team, skills that investors look for...
Feb 18, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 8
