Solving problems comes naturally to Bhavana Waigankar, the glue that holds Lightbox together and enables the firm to thrive. Present her with a challenge and she will think outside the box to find a solution that works to the benefit of all stakeholders. Her openness to new ideas and experiments, attention to detail, and the ability to learn quickly from failure have been intrinsic to building the dynamic and open culture that embodies Lightbox today.

Bhavana’s responsibilities include aligning operational goals with the firm’s overall business objectives, driving efficiencies across functions and managing internal and external relationships. She is continuously evolving and executing processes and systems to enable the  smooth functioning of the firm. She also spearheads leadership development.

A qualified civil lawyer armed with an MBA, Bhavana chose the corporate sector and started her career with Tata Motors. Her journey into the world of venture capital got underway with Silicon Valley based firm Sherpalo Ventures, where she played an integral role in supporting the team that led the firm’s India investments.

When she’s not busy keeping the wheels turning at Lightbox, Bhavana unwinds by giving in to her one big indulgence – shopping!