Nikita Thakrar is the Founder & CEO of Included VC, the world’s first fully funded global venture capital institute dedicated to breaking barriers to entry in the VC industry. She is deeply committed to transforming the venture capital industry by ensuring that underrepresented talent isn’t just included, but is actively shaping the future of the sector. By focusing on sustainable, long-term change, Included VC is setting a new benchmark for how the industry operates, and who gets to be part of it. Nikita is also an Obama Leader, has been recognised on Management Today’s 35 Under 35, and received the Asians in Tech Pioneers Award.