About Us

South Asian Trailblazers is an award-winning media platform, community, and talent/advisory agency dedicated to elevating leading South Asians.

MEDIA: Through our eponymous podcast, South Asian Trailblazers, we dive deep into the journeys of trailblazing South Asians. From ClassPass Founder Payal Kadakia to Actor Kal Penn, we elevate these stories through multimedia, including our newsletter and social media.

COMMUNITY: We host high-impact eventslive podcasts, intimate industry dinners, and networking mixers – to convene South Asian leaders across the varied industries where our community holds influence.

TALENT AGENCY & EXECUTIVE SUPPORT: We operate the Trailblazers Agency, through which we connect the leaders in our network to global organizations sourcing talent for speaking engagements, brand campaigns, and consulting projects. Through our CEO Advisory services, we provide tailored support to South Asian and other executives — helping them navigate challenges and articulate their vision through services like strategic brand management, speechwriting, and executive support. Our advisory arm elevates thought leadership, enhances public presence, and supports impactful decision-making for today’s and tomorrow’s business x community leaders.

To date, we’ve worked with trusted institutions including McKinsey & Company, citizenM hotels, MUFG Bank, and Brown Girl Magazine. You can learn more about us in Forbes, YahooFinance, here, and through our social media. Our Mission: to amplify South Asian success, such that generations of South Asians can have a meaningful line of sight to leaders who look like them.

Meet the Team