Meenakshi Jaikrishnan

About Meenakshi.

One month into being a science student, the sheer horror of having to dissect frogs in eleventh school caused me to switch to commerce. Since then, life hasn’t been the same.

Why I chose a career in investment banking?

There’s nothing I love more than a good story (and some hot chocolate). Working with startups allows me to see dreams come true and business ideas built on the wildest fantasies come to fruition.

What keeps me up at night?

A terrifying thriller, my three friendly felines, or (most often) revenge bedtime procrastination.

Important inspirations.

Fredrick Backman, for his atypical empathy for oddballs and brilliant works of fiction featuring unconventional superheroes. Additionally, Luna Lovegood, for being a lovely oddball that I admire.

Key focus and interests.

Businesses that solve real-world problems and create value for society and stakeholders. Businesses with passionate founders. Businesses that seem to be born straight out of fantasy fictional tales.

What excites me?

Words (my forte), numbers (my worst nightmare), and the intersection of their narratives.

The Best piece of advice I ever received.

“If the string breaks, then we try another piece of string.” – Owl, Winnie the Pooh.

What IndigoEdge means to me?

A home away from home. A warm cup of hot chocolate. A blanket, a book, and a ballad. Need I keep going?

What I enjoy doing in my free time.

Cats, croissants, and candid conversations are the shortcuts to my heart. I enjoy energizing others and believe in colour as a form of self-expression Always up for a Mortal Kombat match!