Shining the light: Restoring equity through mentorship

What if the key to gender equality in leadership lies in the nuances of mentorship? Join us as we sit down with Saurabh Srivastava to discuss the transformative power of mentoring women in leadership roles. Saurabh shares his journey from introversion to effective communication, inspired by mentors and leaders like Ratan Tata and Anand Mahindra. He highlights mentorship disparities between men and women, the importance of face-to-face guidance, and challenges amplified by the #MeToo movement. We discuss how inclusive organizational cultures can empower women leaders, drawing parallels to historical discrimination faced by Indian professionals in the US. Saurabh emphasizes mentorship as a vital tool for gender equality and cultural transformation. The podcast is brought to you by TalentNomics India, a mission-driven organisation focused on scalable solutions for gender equity, especially at leadership levels Connect with us at:  Website: https://www.talentnomics.org  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talentnomicsiindia/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentnomicsindia/  Email: [email protected] or [email protected] About the guest:  Saurabh Srivastava is a celebrated entrepreneur, investor, and institution builder in India. A Padma Shri awardee, he co-founded key institutions like NASSCOM, Indian Angel Network, and TiE, significantly shaping India's entrepreneurial and IT ecosystem. He founded India’s first private sector VC fund, has mentored hundreds of entrepreneurs, and invested in around 100 startups. His contributions extend to public service, serving on various national committees. With a distinguished career in both the US and India, he has also held leadership roles in major companies and academic institutions, earning numerous accolades for his impact on innovation and entrepreneurship. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saurabhsrivastava101/ About the host: Dr. Archana Hingorani, Founder – Siana Capital Management LLC & Distinguished Visiting Faculty, Graduate School of Business, University of Pittsburgh Dr Hingorani has over 39 years of experience in private equity investing financial services, teaching and research. Her multi-decadal private equity experience spans many sectors, economic cycles and asset classes. She has managed and overseen assets with a market capitalization of over US$ 15 bn, across India, and other parts of Asia.  Her current focus is on nurturing entrepreneurs in the innovation and science realms, in an attempt to provide support for growth, management and creating impact. She is currently a Managing Partner at Siana Capital, an investment firm focused on technology and innovation and a Distinguished Visiting Faculty for Private Equity at the Katz Graduate School of Business, University of Pittsburgh, USA. She also serves as an Independent Director on the Boards of Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited, 5Paisa Capital Limited, SIDBI Venture Capital Limited, Grindwell Norton Limited, The Phoenix Mills Limited, Balaji Telefilms Limited and SBI Mutual Fund Trustee Company Private Limited.  She has been the recipient of various awards such as ‘Ten most influential women in private real estate investing’ by PERE in 2010, ‘Most Powerful Women’ in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 by Fortune India, ‘Most Powerful Women’ in 2011, 2012 and 2013 by Business Today, ‘25 Most Influential Women in Asia Asset Management’ by Asian Investor in May, 2014, and ‘Distinguished International Alumnus’ in the year 2016 by the Katz Graduate School of Business, University of Pittsburgh, USA. In sum, she has over 39 years’ experience Dr. Hingorani is also well published and her most recent contribution is to the Palgrave Handbook of Sovereign Wealth Funds, 2024. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/archana-hingorani-5863aa68/