The Investment list boasts the highest number of Indian American women, including:
1. Geeta Aiyer: Founder of Boston Common Asset Management, a sustainable investment firm.
2. Mala Gaonkar: Founder of SurgoCap Partners, an investment firm focused on disruptive technologies.
3. Ranji Nagaswami: Chief Strategy Officer of Strategic Value Partners.
4. Purnima Puri: Governing Partner at HPS Investment Partners.
On the Impact list, three Indian Americans stand out:
1. Sarita Mohanty: CEO and President of The SCAN Foundation, a healthcare nonprofit.
2. Ghazal Qureishi: Founder of UpBrainery Technologies, promoting online education through AI.
3. S. Mona Sinha: Global Executive Director of Equality Now, an NGO supporting women’s rights.
On the Lifestyle list, Alka Joshi shares recognition with Jamie Lee Curtis, Viola Davis, and Annie Leibowitz. Alka Joshi gained prominence with her debut novel “The Henna Artist,” a global success that will be adapted into a Netflix TV series.
In the Innovation category, Monica Jain and Padmasree Warrior represent Indian Americans. Jain founded Fish 2.0 and Manta Consulting Inc., focusing on ocean conservation and sustainable seafood. Padmasree Warrior, a former CTO of Cisco and Motorola, founded Fable, a social reading and book club platform.
These Indian American women excel across sectors, from investment to impact, innovation, and lifestyle, making their mark on the Forbes 50 Over 50 List.
