Hitha Palepu

Hitha Palepu currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Rhoshan Pharmaceuticals, an early-stage life sciences company focused on enhanced drug treatments for critical health issues. With a background in business development and operations from previous roles at SciDose LLC and Cisco Systems, Hitha has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and technology sectors. Additionally, Hitha is an established author and content creator, known for the newsletter #5SmartReads and collaborating with various brands to create engaging content. Hitha also co-founded Bridge2Act, a platform aimed at facilitating charitable giving, and held a position as an early stage investor and advisor at Adama Ventures, focusing on supporting women-founded businesses. Hitha holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and History from the University of Washington.