Lakshmi Mini

Lakshmi Mini is a Senior Research Associate at DRaS, a Global Shaper affiliated with the World Economic Forum, and the co-founder of Gohuddle.

She holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Karpagam College of Engineering and has a background in scriptwriting, ideation, and lyrics writing for movies.

With a diverse professional journey that includes roles at Infosys, SocialPulsar, Hashtag Inc, Sourcegain, Altaire Innovations, and more, Lakshmi is a dedicated start-up mentor and a passionate writer.

She is actively involved in various causes such as women empowerment, skill development in India, education for the underprivileged, environmental initiatives, and animal welfare.

Lakshmi's creative works have been featured in publications like the Australian Times, demonstrating her expertise in writing.

She is certified as a Cybercrime Intervention Officer by ISAC and has completed a workplace ethics program in partnership with AICTE by Clean Exit.

Additionally, Lakshmi has undergone training through courses like 'Do your Venture' by IIM-B, India SME Forum, and NSRCEL, where she was selected for the first cohort.

She has also contributed as a mentor at Google Techstars start-up weekends, notably at NIT Trichy, where she guided the winning teams.

Currently, Lakshmi Mini is associated with various NGOs and non-profit organizations, showcasing her commitment to social causes and community engagement.