Speakers

Priya is a Venture Partner at Merian Ventures, investing in‚ women-led innovation, an Advisor to Kheiron Medical‚ Technologies and Gallos Technologies, a member of the‚ Investment Governance Board at Future Planet Capital, a‚ NED at Reach PLC, UK Research & Innovation, Herald‚ Investment Trust, the Digital Catapult & GB Badminton‚ and Adjunct Faculty at the Ashridge Hult Business‚ School. She was previously GM for RocketSpace, launching their UK operations. Priya used to be a career diplomat, most recently as British Consul‚ General to San Francisco and previously in India and Spain. She sits on‚ the Royal Academy of Engineering International Committee, Althea‚ Foundation Board and Global Tech Advocates Advisory Board. She is a‚ Trustee at TechSheCan. Priya was awarded an MBE in 2021 for services‚ to international trade and women in innovation.