In this conversation, Radhika and Kanchan explore what it's like to work as a woman in a male-dominated industry.

Today, Kanchan is respected and openly recognized for her hard work and efforts, but this wasn't always the case. While she was initially forced to restart her career various times, she learned how to stand her ground and get the role and respect she deserves. From being less present in senior job positions to juggling a career and a family, women worldwide face various unseen challenges and biases in a corporate setting. Kanchan explains how she tackled these biases when joining the workforce to become the person she is today.

From Blogger to a Digital Powerhouse: The Inspiring Journey of Malini Agarwal

From Hobby Blog to a Digital Empire: Launched MissMalini.com in 2008, inspired by international bloggers. Recognized its potential and left her job to transform it into a full-fledged media platform.

Malini's story is one of taking a chance on a passion project and turning it into a thriving digital business. Her journey inspires us to embrace new opportunities, chase our dreams, and redefine what's possible in the ever-evolving media landscape. Stay tuned for a full interview where we dived deeper into Malini's incredible journey!

We discussed: ● Her early days as a blogger, a turning point that led to MissMalini's success. ● Building a diverse digital media platform and navigating the ever-changing content landscape. ● The power of community building and advocating for positive change through social media. ● Her experience as a content creator across various platforms and the future of MissMalini.

Watch video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJ4DeMFwMLU

Meet Paula Mariwala - the Stanford alumna turned entrepreneurship evangelist, in this unfiltered conversation with Radhika Bajoria.

In our chat, we explored Paula's unconventional journey that will leave you inspired:

➡️ From Stanford to the heart of India's startup ecosystem, Paula took the leap in 2006 by founding Seedfund Advisors - a pioneering VC firm backing over 30 game-changers like Unacademy, Pixxel, Chalo, and more across ed tech, health tech, and impact sectors.

Paula and I spoke on our podcast "Wiping Out The Norm" about

✅ Her visionary investment strategy and success stories like unicorn Unacademy.
✅ Founding Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs India (2015-2021) to nurture the entrepreneurial ecosystem
✅ Co-founding Aureolis Ventures in 2021 to champion impact investing
✅ Serving on boards of non-profits like Team4Tech, and Indian School of Leadership focused on education, women's empowerment, and human rights
✅ Her pivotal roles in academia - founding KREA University board member, Governor at K.J. Somaiya Engineering, advisory roles at IIT Delhi and Stanford
✅ Balancing boardrooms with passions like community service, painting, poetry, hiking, and cooking

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐥-𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤-𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭, 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟓 𝐌𝐁𝐀 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐈𝐈𝐌 𝐋𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰

Dive into Neha Grover's journey on 'Wiping out the Norm' with Radhika Bajoria!
➡ As South Asia Lead, Private Equity at IFC Asia Pacific, Neha drives investment strategies, manages portfolios, and fosters co-investments, sitting on Advisory Boards of 6 PE Funds. #Leadership #PrivateEquity
➡ In her current role as Regional Lead of IFC’s South Asia Funds group, Neha identifies and invests in PE Funds, with a rich array of experience across private and public markets, focusing on Consumer, Healthcare, Financial Services, Manufacturing, and Education. #FinanceExpert #IndustryInsights
➡ Previously at Baring Private Equity Partners India, Neha, as Principal and India CFO, managed over USD 14 billion in assets, contributing significantly to navigating through two complete fund cycles. #BaringIndia #InvestmentLeadership
➡ Neha's expertise extends beyond her core responsibilities, directing numerous company boards and driving strategic investments in education, textiles, logistics, and chemicals. #StrategicInvestments #SectorExpertise
➡ A pioneer in innovation, Neha led initiatives to reduce the gross-net IRR spread of funds, setting new benchmarks and demonstrating strategic risk management in complex deals. #Innovation #RiskManagement
➡ Recognized among the top 100 women in finance in India, Neha's academic excellence includes being an all-India rank-holding Chartered Accountant, a Company Secretary, and an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow (IIM Lucknow) (Ranked top 5). #Trailblazer #ContinuousLearning
Join Neha Grover as she shares her journey, insights, and vision for the future of private equity! #FinanceLeadership #visionarythinking Watch the full episode NOW. Link-https://youtu.be/gxR_uGhPLVM
#WIPE #WipingOutTheNorm #RadhikaBajoria #IFC #BaringIndia #NehaGrover #PrivateEquity #Investment #investor

"She wasn't the first one to start, but she was the fastest one to grow'

In the latest episode of ‘Wiping out the Norm’, Radhika Bajoria delved into the inspiring journey of Aditi Shrivastava, the Co-founder, MD & CEO of Pocket Aces! Alongside Ashwin Suresh and Anirudh Pandita, Aditi embarked on this adventure in their 30s, now soaring into their 40s, with roots in the Middle East, engineering degrees, and a shared passion for mainstream finance.

Aditi leads Pocket Aces, a trailblazing digital entertainment company crafting engaging content tailored for the millennial audience! Pocket Aces is India's leading digital entertainment company.

"We own 5 Instagram channels but we manage 130 influencers with 130 separate Instagram channels". This is what Aditi shared about sharing the reach and impact of Pocket Aces. Their reach is astronomical, touching the lives of 50 million people weekly across their stellar channels: FilterCopy, Dice Media, Gobble, and Loco! As social media wields increasing influence on thoughts and actions, companies like Pocket Aces stand at the forefront of shaping tomorrow's world. Before Pocket Aces, Aditi carved a path of impact, founding the Intellecap Impact Investment Network, a beacon for angel investors driving positive social change across India and East Africa! Her tenure at Goldman Sachs in New York, specializing in quantitative equity research, trading, and portfolio management, honed her financial prowess.

A Magna Cum Laude alumna of Princeton University in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Aditi holds a CFA (USA) charter, served as the Curator of the World Economic Forum Global Shaper Mumbai Hub, and proudly bears a TiE Mumbai Charter Membership! Sensing the boom in internet usage and the insatiable hunger for content among India's youth, Pocket Aces emerged in 2013, crafting short-form content to test the waters and spark organic virality!

As the platforms expanded, especially with the meteoric rise of OTT platforms and the digital migration of viewers, Pocket Aces became a beacon of innovative storytelling. Fast forward to today, they have more than 10 years of experience in the industry! Their content resonates worldwide, amassing a staggering 16M subscribers on YouTube, 15M Facebook followers, and 8.6M Instagram enthusiasts! Their mission is to be a Global Culture Creator, positively influencing people through an ecosystem of innovative media professionals, content, and products! Key Numbers: 50M People Reach Per Week 700M Video Views Per Month 200+ Brand Partners.

The excitement peaked when music label Saregama acquired a 52% stake in Pocket Aces at a $41-million valuation! Confirming the deal on Thursday, September 28, Saregama's investment of Rs 174 crore in cash, along with an additional Rs 15 crore, now values Pocket Aces at an impressive Rs 335 crore, or approximately $41 million! Watch the full video to learn about the business strategy of Pocket Aces. Watch the full episode NOW.

Link- https://youtu.be/oNLPR_oxG-M

#PocketAces #DigitalEntertainment #ContentCreators #InnovationUnleashed #YouthEmpowerment #MediaRevolution #Saregamapa