Priya Thachadi

Co-founder and CEO, Villgro
Philippines

Priya is an entrepreneur, investor and gender advocate working across South and Southeast Asia. She is the co-founder and CEO of Villgro Philippines, an early stage impact incubator that funds, mentors and nurtures social entrepreneurs. She also co-founded Unlock Impact, a social impact advisory firm focused on scaling inclusive solutions that tackle gender and climate across the Asia Pacific. Priya is the Co-Chair of the ANDE East and Southeast Asia Steering Committee. She is the host of the podcast Talk Impact, a show for and about leaders at the frontlines of social change in Asia. Priya is a passionate advocate for gender equity with a focus on unlocking capital to fuel ambitious women entrepreneurs. She co-founded and runs the Nüshu Network, an award winning platform for women entrepreneurs across Asia to connect to capital, coaching and community with 600+ members. In 2020, she was recognized as a Youth Gender Champion by the UN Women WEPs Awards.