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I’ve spoken and moderated at events both globally and in the United States, written articles, and have been interviewed about women’s empowerment, DEI, motherhood and entrepreneurship.
For Our Future: NextGen Elected Leaders Impact Summit 2026
Moderator: Deepti Sharma moderated the NextGen Elected Leaders panel at the 2026 Impact Summit in Washington DC — a national gathering of South Asian American change makers exploring how a new generation is building political power and shaping what belongs next.
Her Impact: Women Driving Change Stony Brook University
Panelist: Deepti Sharma joined Stony Brook University's Her Impact panel for Women's History Month.
Sustainable Growth for Highly Ambitious Women All Eyes on Us
Panelist: Deepti Sharma spoke at All Eyes on Us NYC's Sustainable Growth for Highly Ambitious Women event in Soho — sharing her journey building mission-driven businesses and how to grow without losing the values that made you start.
Women's HERstory Month Keynote Local 372 / DC37 — New York City
Keynote: Deepti Sharma joined Local 372 DC37 New York’s Women's HERstory Month Event
Keynote: I Can't Accept Not Trying Stony Brook University: Seawolves Leadership Lab
Keynote: Stony Brook Seawolves Leadership Lab
How to Raise Politically Conscious Kids—Without Telling Them What to Think
Writing: How to Raise Politically Conscious Kids—Without Telling Them What to Think
A community leader on helping children navigate messaging, representation, and backlash in a polarized America.
Brown History: Raising Brown Boys In America Beyond the Gender Binary
Writing: Raising Brown Boys In America Beyond the Gender Binary
Powering Possibilities: The Future of Work Through Strategic Collaboration
Vivacity Development hosted its UNGA80 event, “Powering Possibilities: The Future of Work Through Strategic Collaboration,” on September 22, 2025, at the Cornell University ILR School NYC Conference Center.
Nevertheless She Persisted at IA Impact Summit
Deepti Sharma served as a panelist at the IA Impact Summit in Washington, D.C., discussing leadership, resilience, and community-building among South Asian women leaders.
Forbes Council: Building Community: Lessons from the Field
As a panelist in a Forbes Business Council conversation on community building, Deepti Sharma joined fellow leaders to explore what actually makes communities strong. The discussion surfaced a simple but powerful truth: strong communities aren’t engineered — they’re tended, and trust is the foundation. This reflection shares key lessons on authenticity, shared purpose, and the human practices that help communities thrive.
Indian American Impact Summit: Art & Storytelling for Social Change
Art & Storytelling: Reclaiming Narrative, Moving Hearts and Minds
From the stories we tell to the art we create, South Asian American communities are reclaiming narrative power to resist harmful stereotypes, counter disinformation, and drive social change. In this session, we’ll explore how storytelling and art can move hearts and minds and how you can use both to amplify issues that matter most to you.
You'll hear from artists and storytellers using their craft for activism, get tools to tell compelling stories rooted in values and identity, and collaborate with others to brainstorm how creative strategies can support your work.
Telling Our Stories Through Food at Ascent: Our Heritage, Our Power
Telling Our Stories Through Food
Roni Mazumdar (Unapologetic Foods), Truman Lam (Jing Fong), John Wang (Queens Night Market)
Moderated by Deepti Sharma (Gundi Partners)
Second annual AAPI summit in Albany sees growth, celebrates culture
The Housing Crisis and AAPI New Yorkers: Defending Tenant Rights and Expanding Housing Access
Dreaming Without Limitation with Deepti Sharma
Dreaming Without Limitation with Deepti Sharma
There are no federal parental leave protections for entrepreneurs. Here’s how to manage
Parental Leave Protections
A Day in the Life of... Entrepreneur-in-Residence: Deepti Sharma
Barnard College
Her Flavors Wafting Through Smiles
Seema
Deepti Sharma: Pivoting and Political Purpose
Work like a Mother
An AAPI Evening
Saks Works by Convene
Leadership Talk: Hitha Palepu and Deepti Sharma
Saks Works by Convene

