Amrita Mishra

Pioneer in promoting women's participation in India's tech sector through grassroots initiatives

Amrita Mishra is an Indian social entrepreneur and founder of Women in Tech India, an organization working to bridge the gender gap in technology since 2015. Born in 1985 in Patna, Bihar, Mishra witnessed the systemic barriers preventing women from pursuing STEM careers. Her initiative provides free coding training, mentorship networks, and internship opportunities to over 15,000 women across 200+ cities.

Through her CodeHer program, Mishra has partnered with tech giants like Google and Microsoft to create inclusive work environments. Her Wired Magazine featured campaign '#WomenWhoCode' went viral, inspiring global discussions on gender equity in tech. Mishra also advises the Indian government's Digital India initiative, advocating for policy changes to support women's digital literacy.

Her TEDx talk "How to Close the Gender Gap in Tech" has over 2 million views. Mishra's work has directly led to 3,000+ women securing tech jobs with average salary increases of 60%.