How do we encourage more women to get into fund management? We first need to break the stereotypes that are holding them back.  

In this episode of L for Leadership, Shivani Bhasin Sachdeva, Founder of India Alternatives, delves into the world of fund management, and the unique challenges and advantages that come with being a woman in private equity. 

From India to Wall Street and back to India, Shivani discusses her unique upbringing, spending over two decades in private equity in the U.S. and India, and her bold decision to return to India to establish India Alternatives, a mid-market private equity firm, at a time when there were virtually no women in the space. 

Shivani talks about her strategic approach to investing, creating value and building relationships, and the secret behind success stories like Enamor and TransUnion CIBIL. Being a vocal advocate for more women in finance, Shivani directly challenges the common myths around women in investing, and what makes them the ideal investors. 

In an insightful conversation about women in wealth management, the changing private equity landscape in India and AI, Shivani Bhasin Sachdeva shares the qualities future leaders need: critical thinking, likeability, and empathy.

 

Credits: 

Host: Swati Apte / Dr. Sangeetha Rajan

About The Arts Quotient

The Arts Quotient is a leadership development firm powered by the two founders’ collective experience of over 50 years across business strategy, operations, psychology, law, communications, and more. Founded by Swati Apte and Dr. Sangeetha Rajan, and their shared experience in the live arts, where they learned in practice - many of the concepts of leadership, such as presence, collaboration, and agility, TAQ looks to bring a multi-dimensional approach to solving leadership problems. Over the past decade, it has harnessed the power of diverse disciplines to solve business challenges and energise leaders across more than 80 organisations. 

 

This is a Maed In India Production

Creative Director: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Project Manager: Shaun Fanthome

Head of Audio Production: Kartik Kulkarni

Producer: Rachna Sukuru 

Assistant Producer: Devanshi Chandak

Sound Editor & Mix Engineer: Nihar Temkar

Artwork: Alika Gupta

 

Recorded at Island City Studios, Mumbai

How do we encourage more women to get into fund management? We first need to break the stereotypes that are holding them back.&nbsp;&nbsp;
In this episode of L for Leadership, Shivani Bhasin Sachdeva, Founder of India Alternatives, delves into the world of fund management, and the unique challenges and advantages that come with being a woman in private equity.&nbsp;
From India to Wall Street and back to India, Shivani discusses her unique upbringing, spending over two decades in private equity in the U.S. and India, and her bold decision to return to India to establish India Alternatives, a mid-market private equity firm, at a time when there were virtually no women in the space.&nbsp;
Shivani talks about her strategic approach to investing, creating value and building relationships, and the secret behind success stories like Enamor and TransUnion CIBIL. Being a vocal advocate for more women in finance, Shivani directly challenges the common myths around women in investing, and what makes them the ideal investors.&nbsp;
In an insightful conversation about women in wealth management, the changing private equity landscape in India and AI, Shivani Bhasin Sachdeva shares the qualities future leaders need: critical thinking, likeability, and empathy.
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Credits:&nbsp;
Host: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/swati-apte-75067a114/">Swati Apte</a> / <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sangeetha-rajan-4761647/">Dr. Sangeetha Rajan</a>
About The Arts Quotient
<a href="https://theartsquotient.com/">The Arts Quotient</a> is a leadership development firm powered by the two founders&rsquo; collective experience of over 50 years across business strategy, operations, psychology, law, communications, and more. Founded by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/swati-apte-75067a114/">Swati Apte</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sangeetha-rajan-4761647/">Dr. Sangeetha Rajan</a>, and their shared experience in the live arts, where they learned in practice - many of the concepts of leadership, such as presence, collaboration, and agility, TAQ looks to bring a multi-dimensional approach to solving leadership problems. Over the past decade, it has harnessed the power of diverse disciplines to solve business challenges and energise leaders across more than 80 organisations.&nbsp;
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This is a <a href="http://www.maedinindia.in">Maed In India</a> Production
Creative Director: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maemariyam/?hl=en">Mae Mariyam Thomas</a>
Project Manager: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/sfanthome">Shaun Fanthome</a>
Head of Audio Production: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kartik.kulkarni/?hl=en">Kartik Kulkarni</a>
Producer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rachnasukuru">Rachna Sukuru</a>&nbsp;
Assistant Producer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adriannelenkerismylove25?igsh=ZzVnZ3djdmYxdXc0">Devanshi Chandak</a>
Sound Editor &amp; Mix Engineer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nihar_temkar?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw%3D%3D">Nihar Temkar</a>
Artwork: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/capefoxalix/">Alika Gupta</a>
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Recorded at Island City Studios, Mumbai

L for Leadership by The Arts Quotient is a podcast that explores how leadership is evolving in a world marked by constant disruption, shifting power structures, and redefined careers. 

This season spotlights women founders, investors, and community-builders who are shaping new pathways across varied domains. From building women-first ecosystems and funding underrepresented founders to questioning how data is collected and redefining what a “successful” career looks like, the show unpacks what inspires these leaders to explore new frontiers. The conversations are real and go to the heart of what leadership means in our changing world. 

The hosts, Swati Apte and Sangeetha Rajan share practical insights on building leadership presence, leveraging networks, and navigating career breaks without guilt, so you can lead the change you want to see.

L for Leadership by The Arts Quotient is a podcast that explores how leadership is evolving in a world marked by constant disruption, shifting power structures, and redefined careers.&nbsp;
This season spotlights women founders, investors, and community-builders who are shaping new pathways across varied domains. From building women-first ecosystems and funding underrepresented founders to questioning how data is collected and redefining what a &ldquo;successful&rdquo; career looks like, the show unpacks what inspires these leaders to explore new frontiers. The conversations are real and go to the heart of what leadership means in our changing world.&nbsp;
The hosts, Swati Apte and Sangeetha Rajan share practical insights on building leadership presence, leveraging networks, and navigating career breaks without guilt, so you can lead the change you want to see.