Join us for a live panel moderated by Preethy Padmanabhan featuring Schwark Satyavolu, Co-founder & CEO, Startup, and Bhargavi V., Founding Partner at Java Capital, as they discuss the future of fintech, venture capital, and emerging innovation shaping 2025 and beyond.

The panel also explores what investors are looking for in early-stage startups, how entrepreneurs can build resilient and scalable companies, and the broader shifts redefining financial services globally.

From AI-driven finance and digital infrastructure to startup growth and evolving investor priorities, this conversation offers valuable insights for founders, builders, and investors navigating the rapidly changing fintech landscape.

In this episode, Preethy Padmanabhan sits down with Divya Raghavan, Early Stage VC at Hitachi Ventures Global, for a thought-provoking conversation on the power of grit, resilience, and perseverance in building long-term success. Drawing from her experience working closely with startup founders, Divya shares insights into the passion and determination she sees in entrepreneurs, the importance of cultivating grit in the workplace, and the lessons that shaped her own journey into venture capital.

Inspired by the ideas explored in Angela Duckworth’s “Grit,” the discussion dives into why passion and perseverance often matter more than talent alone, how individuals can develop resilience through challenges, and the mindset required to achieve meaningful goals in an ever-evolving world.

Divya also reflects on the value of growth, adaptability, and learning through setbacks while navigating the fast-paced startup and investment ecosystem.

In this episode, Preethy Padmanabhan sits down with Molly McCabe, CEO of HaydenTanner, to unpack the major global trends shaping humanity, business, and innovation, leading up to From Africa’s rising economic potential and the rapid expansion of the global middle class to the critical role of immigration in driving innovation, Molly unpacks how these macro trends will impact businesses, governments, and communities worldwide. The discussion also explores the rise of senior demographics, the future of healthcare and age-friendly technology, shifting economic power toward Asia and India, and the evolving role of women in shaping tomorrow’s workforce and leadership.

Molly shares powerful insights on adapting to change, identifying 10X growth opportunities, and preparing for a rapidly evolving future.