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Sneha Narahalli is a technology leader who is driving the transformation of the industry through innovative and simple product development.

Sneha Narahalli is a technology leader who is driving the transformation of the industry through innovative and simple product development. Her upbringing in India was in a family of writers, with both her parents being notable literary figures, and she has always utilized her creativity to achieve targeted outcomes. After moving to the United States to pursue her master’s degree at Carnegie Mellon University a decade ago, she has been leading the development of next-generation strategies for companies such as Sears, Walmart, and Sephora. She is currently responsible for overseeing all aspects of product development, including digital, physical stores, data, and marketing technology at Sephora.

Despite being an introvert and having to adapt to a new culture, Sneha has managed to stay true to her authentic self while also increasing her efficiency and output by learning and unlearning. She strongly believes that the first step in effecting change is to raise awareness of the basic biases that women face in any environment, and she is committed to working together to overcome these biases and ultimately eradicate them. Sneha recognizes the power of the written word and intends to utilize it to create a positive impact.