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This woman is shaping the future by empowering startups and women entrepreneurs.

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Priyanka Agarwal Chopra is the managing partner of Seed Investing at IIMA Ventures (formerly IIMA-CIIE), an accelerator that has funded over 350 startups. Her career has spanned both large corporations and smaller companies, providing her with the experience to help build and support startups effectively.

Career Journey:

  • Education:

    • Bachelor's in Computer Engineering from Gujarat University.

    • Master's in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology (2000).

    • MBA in Strategy and Finance from Wharton School.

  • Professional Experience:

    • Started her career at Sun Microsystems as an engineer.

    • Worked as a senior consultant of strategy and change at IBM in New York.

    • Held various roles at Piramal Sarvajal, a social impact startup:

      • Joint COO: Built systems and processes.

      • CTO: Designed and commercialized technological innovations, including the Water ATM.

      • Managed financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and setting key result areas.

Personal Insights:

  • Challenges:

    • Managed her MBA studies while raising two young children, describing it as an intense period with moments of self-doubt.

    • Relocated to India in 2010 to be closer to family and embrace the burgeoning opportunities in the Indian market.

  • Philosophy:

    • Believes in adapting career intensity based on life circumstances, a lesson she learned from a guest speaker during her MBA.

    • Passionate about helping young entrepreneurs realize their potential, finding the startup ecosystem intellectually fulfilling and ambitious.

Priyanka's journey reflects her ability to adapt and excel in various roles, driven by a deep passion for building and nurturing businesses.


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