Neha Malhotra is founder of MeritX Ventures, a New Delhi-based cross-border advisory and investment platform at the forefront of transformative innovation. In this role, Neha empowers startups and ecosystems to unlock their potential, fostering global scalability through sustainability and inclusivity. A sought-after keynote speaker, Neha has shared her insights at prominent forums like the G20 Summit, India Internet Day, and International Solar Alliance, addressing topics such as entrepreneurship, future of work, AI, venture capital, diversity and innovation. Recognized as a LinkedIn Top Entrepreneurship Voice, she is also an investment readiness expert and mentor at key global startup initiatives by DIFC UAE, Startup India and several others. Before founding MeritX Ventures, she built a successful career in banking, consulting and academia. Neha holds a master's degree in economics and management from the London School of Economics, UK and a bachelor's degree in economics from Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University, India.