Category Archives: Industry

Carissa Reiniger, Founder & CEO of Small Biz Silver Lining, on Empowering Small Businesses

Carissa Reiniger reflects on her prairie roots in Edmonton, Alberta, where generosity, community, and service were core values.
Initially planning to pursue a PhD in psychology to work with juvenile delinquents, she soon realized she was more of a “doer” than an academic—prompting a shift from theory to action. Her move to Toronto introduced her to the world of business and community-driven impact.

Jairaj Purandare, Founder Chairman, JMP Advisors Pvt. Ltd.

India’s “Goldilocks moment”: low inflation, high growth, and controlled unemployment
Strong resilience amid global uncertainty and volatile markets

William C Davis, Leadership Expert and Speaker, Author and Mentor

William is a leadership expert, a speaker and a mentor dedicated to helping executives, managers and aspiring leaders develop the skills to lead confidently and positively.
He’s an author of two books titled How to Lead Without Just Managing and Building Genuine Relationships.

Georgia Thomas, CEO of e!studios: From Corporate Law to Entrepreneurship

The shift wasn’t dramatic or pre-planned—it began by supporting her husband’s business.
During a nine-month career break, she revitalised one venture, which later became e!studios.

Chitra Nayak, Board Director, Infosys; Executive Advisor, BCG; Cofounder, Neythri

Chitra is a board director of Infosys and several other listed companies.
She’s an executive advisor at the Boston Consulting Group.