Lakshya Sivaramakrishnan is the definition of tech meets purpose — a leader who blends engineering excellence with community impact and inclusive advocacy. As a Technical Program Manager at Google, she has been instrumental in enabling digital access to credit for millions, shaping products that empower both consumers and small businesses across India. Her work sits at the powerful intersection of fintech, data, and real-world problem-solving.
Beyond the corporate world, she’s a changemaker who builds ecosystems. As the founder of Prayogshala, a TEDx speaker, Women Techmakers leader, and mentor to young women in Tier II and III cities, she has shaped countless careers through empathy, clarity, and action. Lakshya represents the new wave of tech leadership — technically sharp, socially conscious, deeply human.
Lakshya’s story begins in Virar, Mumbai, where she grew up in a close-knit family before moving to Bangalore in search of better educational opportunities. Engineering chose her through the guidance of an insightful teacher, and she went on to pursue her bachelor’s at Sir MVIT and a life-shaping master’s at IIIT Bangalore. Those years not only sharpened her technical capabilities but also shaped her leadership, confidence, and worldview.
From solving healthcare and data science challenges to building fintech solutions at Google, she has stayed adaptable by carrying a growth mindset, strong communication skills, and a commitment to learning. Her technical leadership grew in parallel with her community leadership — especially through Women Techmakers, where she advanced from a shy attendee to leading the India program and influencing global initiatives.
Key Highlights of the Koffee Conversation with Lakshya Sivaramakrishnan:
- A master’s degree was a defining moment that helped her bridge theory with real-world application.
- Working on digital credit at Google taught her how access, eligibility, and awareness gaps shape India’s financial landscape.
- She believes innovation and social impact are not “either–or” — they are “and.”
- Growth mindset and communication are the two skills that helped her succeed across industries.
- Caregiving responsibilities remain a major DEI barrier for women in tech.
- Conferences offering childcare support represent the future of inclusive professional spaces.
- Women Techmakers turned her from a shy participant into a national-level community leader.
- Role models and representation play a huge role in shaping the journeys of young women developers.
- Empathy + courage form the foundation of her leadership style.
- Mentoring WTM ambassadors across tier-2 and tier-3 cities showed her the power of exposure and community.
- Pryogshala was born from her shenomics fellowship and her desire to “pay it forward.”
- The name “Prayogshala” symbolizes a school of experimentation and confidence-building.
- Graduates returning with success stories reaffirm her belief in grassroots empowerment.
- Her big vision: technology as a true equalizer across gender, geography, and identity.
- Her top advice to young women in tech: Ask for what you want — the odds shift in your favor instantly.
Watch the full episode on YouTube to experience how Lakshya blends technology, inclusion, and impact into a powerful blueprint for the future of leadership.
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