Switch
Nikki Barua is a seasoned leader and entrepreneur with extensive experience in professional development, innovation, and advocacy for marginalized communities. As a Board Member at Switch since 2018, Nikki contributes to the future of the global innovation economy. Nikki is the author of the bestselling book "Beyond Barriers," which serves as a practical guide for personal growth. In January 2022, Nikki became the CEO and Co-Founder of Beyond Barriers, an AI-enabled platform focused on career fitness in the hybrid work environment. Also serving as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for Team LPAC, Nikki actively supports the empowerment of LGBTQ women in politics. Previous roles include CEO and Co-Founder of Beyond Barriers Media, contributing writer at Thrive Global, and leadership positions at WIN and BeyondCurious. Nikki holds multiple advanced degrees, including an MBA in Strategy and a Master's in Economics from prestigious institutions, reflecting a solid educational foundation for a dynamic career.
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Switch
Switch is shaping the future of our global innovation economy. One built and run by founders, capital allocators, and ecosystem players that are truly and fully representative of the challenges they tackle, the solutions they scale, and the humans they serve. Founded in 2006 as Women 2.0, we’ve built a robust space that invites tackling heavy topics like gender and race inequality and calling for and creating pathways to action, having proven our ecosystem strength with a bounty of accessible programs and resources for founders, investors, and the broader tech space.