Hitha Palepu

Hitha Palepu is a feminist, a lifelong politics enthusiast, a daughter of immigrants, and a mother raising feminist sons. These multitudes spill into her career as an entrepreneur, investor, writer, and speaker. Her passion for th news and politics is captured in #5SmartReads, a Webby-honored social series. Her blog, Hitha On The Go, established her as an authority on lifestyle topics and gave way to her book and collaborations with leading brands such as Headspace, Google, and Northwestern Mutual. As CEO of Rhoshan Pharmaceuticals, she oversees financing, partnerships, and strategy for the company. She also puts her money where her values are through early stage investing. A partner in Adama Ventures, she has invested in innovative companies primarily founded by women and focused on women. She is a sought-after speaker on politics and the news, investing, entrepreneurship, work-life juggling, and motherhood.