In today’s episode, I’m joined by Shreya Krishnan—Managing Director of AnitaB.org India, certified therapist, CSR leader, TEDx speaker, poet, and dancer in 37 styles. Shreya is also Ms. Universal Empowerment 2024 and Mrs. India Universe 2017, blending creativity, leadership, and impact like no one else.

At AnitaB.org, a nonprofit powering the future of tech, Shreya and her team help tech communities get skilled, hired, promoted, paid, and funded, while challenging bias, opening doors, and putting people at the center of progress.

In this episode, we explore:

Shreya’s journey into AI, ethics, and gender equity.
How her book Words Matter encourages girls to redefine dignity & the phrase every girl should hear.
Applying a gender lens in tech leadership amid only 28% women in global tech leadership roles in 2025.
How leaders can bridge the digital divide ethically, especially for Gen Z and the 2.6 billion people still offline.
Examples of ethical AI initiatives at AnitaB.org that advance gender equity.
Turning diversity into leadership equity, especially in AI governance and product design.
Strategies for mental well-being in AI-driven organizations, addressing the invisible labor often carried by gender-diverse teams.
AI allyship: How to ensure algorithms don’t reinforce gender or racial biases as AI drives more decision-making.
The importance of inclusive leadership pipelines in climate, health, and fintech.

We also challenge myths about women in tech, explore the meaning of ethical AI in the South Asia context, and discuss what it takes to own the narrative in 2025 and beyond.

If you’re passionate about tech, ethics, inclusion, and leadership, this conversation is must listen.

🎙️ Brought to you by TechThrive, in collaboration with UNESCO - Women for Ethical AI Network South Asian Chapter.

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UNESCO ethical AI recommendations - ⁠https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000381137⁠

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