How do you know when it’s time to make your next big career move? With International Women’s Day around the corner, we are excited to feature Avni Patel Thompson, Founder and CEO of Milo. Avni is building technology that directly supports the often overlooked emotional and logistical labor that falls on parents—especially women. Milo is an AI assistant designed to help families manage that invisible load more efficiently. In this episode, Avni shares her journey from studying chemistry to holding leadership roles at global brands like Adidas and Starbucks, to launching her own ventures. She discusses how she approaches career transitions, the importance of unpleasant experiences, and why she’s focused on making everyday life easier for parents. [01:26] Avni's University Days and Early Career [04:36] Non-Linear Career Paths [05:16] Pursuing Steep Learning Curves [11:51] Entrepreneurship and Safety Nets [15:22] Lived Experiences and Milo [19:55] Avni’s In Her Ellement Moment [20:03] Reflections Links: Avni Patel Thompson on LinkedIn Suchi Srinivasan on LinkedIn Kamila Rakhimova on LinkedIn Ipsos report on the future of parenting About In Her Ellement: In Her Ellement highlights the women and allies leading the charge in digital, business, and technology innovation. Through engaging conversations, the podcast explores their journeys—celebrating successes and acknowledging the balance between work and family. Most importantly, it asks: when was the moment you realized you hadn’t just arrived—you were truly in your element? About The Hosts: Suchi Srinivasan is an expert in AI and digital transformation. Originally from India, her career includes roles at trailblazing organizations like Bell Labs and Microsoft. In 2011, she co-founded the Cleanweb Hackathon, a global initiative driving IT-powered climate solutions with over 10,000 members across 25+ countries. She also advises Women in Cloud, aiming to create $1B in economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs by 2030. Kamila Rakhimova is a fintech leader whose journey took her from Tajikistan to the U.S., where she built a career on her own terms. Leveraging her English proficiency and international relations expertise, she discovered the power of microfinance and moved to the U.S., eventually leading Amazon's Alexa Fund to support underrepresented founders. Subscribe to In Her Ellement on your podcast app of choice to hear meaningful conversations with women in digital, business, and technology.…
Episode 11 : Guest Mr. Tangsu Karmakar, Writer, Graphic Designer, Storyteller & Filmmaker based out at Kolkata, West Bengal. He is pursuing Masters in Filmmaking from Jadavpur University, Kolkata. He has created directly and indirectly lot of content which is published on major regional digital platforms and OTT like Hoichoi, Adda Times & etc. He is a Director with an old soul. Discovering the known unknowns!…
Episode 10 : Guest Mr. Shubhang Saurav, Writer, Graphic Designer, Storyteller & Filmmaker based out at Ontario, Canada.Shubhang is digital media writer and graphic artist who loves to write fiction stories, poems, and play Harmonica in his leisure. He is a big Comic-con Fan who loves Spiderman & Harry Potter from childhood. He is also a Filmmaker at Canada, well known for short stories. His struggling journey of an Arts & Media student of Pune, India to a Filmmaker at Ontario, Canada is an inspiration to lot of youngsters. Discovering the known unknowns!…
Episode 9 : Guest Mr. Hemant Bansal, Founder FanatiXx Someone has said correctly that there are dreams to get fulfilled, but then there is always someone who helps you in achieving this. Here’s that someone Hemant Bansal, Founder of one of the most trending doodle pages on Instagram famous as Spectrum of Thoughts, which is now turned into a publication house. He is a B.Com Graduate by qualification, ACP by passion, i.e. Authorr, Compiler & Publisher), and a great Tiktok killer. He is not the one who often bleeds ink, rather he is amongst them who enjoys being the paper. More than 1000 writers have lightened up their dreams under his guidance. For any writing or book publication joining the FanatiXx Community will be the best help. Discovering the known unknowns!…
Episode 8: Guest Ms. Girija Rani Bandaru, Principal, Sahasra International School, Andhra Pradesh. Passionate educationist with over 15 years of experience dealing with the secondary and senior secondary. Worked at different roles as faculty, Vice-principal, and Principal of CBSE and IGCSE schools for 14 years. A remarkable career with teaching and administrative experience, teacher mentoring, and team-building skills. Compassionate to improve the 21st-century skill among the students. Promoting student's achievements in all spheres. Enthusiastic in creating new teaching strategies to uplift the spirits of future generations. Administrative abilities to cope up with random changing situations in the field of education. Dealing with academic and non-academic activities imparting stress-free education with a holistic approach. Discovering the known unknowns!…
Episode 7 : Guest Mr. Harshad Tathed, Principal, Priyadarshani School, Bhosari, Pune. Mr. Harshad comes with a vast teaching & training experience in Education sector. He was also a part of 'Teach for India' fellowship & taught in Government School at Bhosari. Got selected for Jagriti Yatra 2017-18. He is a Serial Entrepreneur and Founder of many great initiatives like Study Hub, Color Bugs, Evosport & Project Nomad. He collaborated with T-Labs & started in Maharashtra the "Young Scientist Program". He is into the core committee of Udyaan Shalini Fellowship and Unmukht Youth Organization. Discovering the known unknowns!…
Episode 6 : Guest Mrs. Prajkta Shinde, Principal, Global Achievers School, Moshi Pune. Mrs. Prajkta comes with 15 years vast experience as Principal, Academic Auditor/Advisor with demonstrated history of education management. She is the Head of Preschoolers Forum, Pune. She has received many awards as Best Teacher. She has conducted more than 18 Teachers Training Sessions within a year. She believes in nation building, so she is a member of International United Educationist Fraternity (IUEF). Discovering the known unknowns!…
Episode 5 : Guest Mrs. Kajal Chhatija, Principal, RIMS International School Undri Pune. As a team leader, Mrs . Kajal handles academics, school events, looks into school administration procedure, conducts various workshops for teachers and students for the holistic development. She is in this profession from last 15 years and has worked with Vibgyor High, ICSE, Global Talent International School, Euro School,ICSE, and Trinity International School, CBSE. She has received many awards as Best Teacher. She is also the recipient of the ISA school coordinator, from British Council for coordinating and organizing collaborative activities. She has successfully completed - British Council Core Skills Programmes. She has organized students Skype chat with Schools in UK, Japan and Dubai. She is known for her innovative teaching methods and maintaining professional relationship with parents, is her fortay. She has organized outreach programme for underprivileged children in slums to teach them basic hygiene and it's importance. She nutures value education in her students by promoting swach Bharat Abhiyan and emphasis on school and it's neighbourhood cleanliness. Discovering the known unknowns!…
Episode 4 : Guest Mr. Krupal Nathvani is an Educator & Entrepreneur from past a decade, He is an Academic Evangelist & Teacher. He is Founder and CEO of Shri Vinayak Academy of Excellence & FLY Training Institute, Pune. He is a known for his practical & futuristic approach of teaching at Education Industry within parents & students of Pune. Discovering the known unknowns!…
Episode 3 : Guest Mr. Rahul Anand young sensational Engineering student turned Entrepreneur, hailing from a small town of Bihar, Rahul is an Indian Entrepreneur & Blogger. He is Founder and CEO of EduFlick and The IndianPreneur. He is now a digital fame at Startup Industry for writing blogs & viral LinkedIn content ultimately making million viewers & money. His Startup is now self funded & doing wonders with happy clients. Discovering the known unknowns!…
Episode 2 : Guest Mr. Mohit Bhusare young Techie MBA PG, hailing from a small township of HAL, Nashik travels from Pune to fulfill his Dreams & eventually put no stones unturned from being an Employee to CEO of 'India's fastest growing Robotics & STEM Startup' Robomaniax Edutech, Pune in 6 months! HR, Robomaniax Edutech, Pune.Discovering the known unknowns!…
Episode 1 : Guest Mrs Mrinmoyee Rajput, HR, Robomaniax Edutech, Pune. Her journey from being a job seeker to a job creator. Discovering the known unknowns!
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