Laxmi is the Accelerator Manager at the Melbourne Accelerator Program. She works closely with startup, mentor, and investor communities to drive startup success. Laxmi is passionate about empowering diverse communities through entrepreneurship. Her career spans from being a founder, program designer, and investment consultant through her roles at Startupbootcamp, The Talent Institute Australia, and Villgro India. She is also the Founder and Director of Illume Foundation, a social enterprise that helps graduates achieve a career in innovation, entrepreneurship, and impact.

Laxmi was my mentor for a leadership course in university, and I am amazed by her resilience and go-getter attitude. I am very excited about hearing her insights in this episode.

Information about Illume Foundation: https://www.illumefoundation.org/index.php/students/