Lakshmi Karanth

Lakshmi Karanth is an experienced professional currently serving as an Advisor to various social-impact organizations and as a Steward at LunARC DAO, which aims to create the first community art gallery on the Moon. As a Founding Limited Partner at Neythri Futures Fund, Karanth focuses on enhancing diversity in the venture capital space by supporting South Asian women. Karanth also holds leadership roles at Neythri.org, Pratham USA, and previously at Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund and Room to Read, among others. Educational qualifications include an MBA in Marketing and Strategic Management from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, a second MBA from the Faculty of Management Studies at the University of Delhi, and a Bachelor of Science from St. Francis College for Women.