A graduate of Stanford University, Paula Mariwala is a venture capitalist, who has been part of building the startup ecosystem in India since 2006. One of the first women VCs in India, she is the founding partner at Aureolis Ventures, which invests in innovative companies focused on social or environmental impact. She is the Founder/ President of Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs India and Director of the Hinditron Group. She is committed to the causes of education, environment, gender equality, human rights and the arts. Paula is a founding member of Krea University and sits on the boards of many companies and foundations.