E46: Monica Mehta (EVP, Wadhwani NEN)

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Monica heads the Wadhwani NEN and Inspire programs of the Foundation. An education entrepreneur (2000-2009), she completed her MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management. Prior to joining the Foundation, Monica was a Director at Omidyar Network, where she spearheaded the education/skill investments and grants in India. Monica has also been the Founding Partner at Kaizen Private Equity, a $70 Mn fund, where she drove investments to the tune of $25 Mn in the education and skilling sector. Monica has also been the board member for reputed institutions like Akshara Foundation, Mount Litera School, Varthana, Aspiring Minds, Kalorex, to name a few.

About Wadhwani Foundation: Wadhwani Foundation is a not-for-profit, founded by Dr Romesh Wadhwani, with the primary mission of accelerating economic development in emerging economies by driving job creation in India and other emerging economies through large-scale initiatives in entrepreneurship, small business growth, innovation, and skilling.

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