Catalyst Podcast It takes a village: With Sindhu Srivastava
Sep 2, 2025
Sindhu Srivastava, the dynamic CEO of We Crush Events, Meaningful Data, and We Crush AI, candidly shares her journey from a small town in India to leading multiple companies. She discusses her transformational experience with an executive coach and the importance of vulnerability in leadership. Sindhu emphasizes empowering young girls through her initiative, Girls Who CEO, equipping them with essential skills for future leadership. She delves into the exciting potential of AI, focusing on how it can deepen human connections and enhance customer experiences.
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From Small Town To Silicon Valley CEO
- Sindhu grew up in a small Indian town, attended IIT and Wharton, and built a career in Silicon Valley with three IPOs and companies.
- She credits tough parental expectations and later therapy for confronting childhood trauma that shaped her leadership.
Self-Empathy Shapes Leadership
- Executive coaching revealed Sindhu's lack of self-empathy which translated into harshness toward teams.
- Doing inner work and therapy helped her break generational patterns and become a more empathetic leader.
Assemble A Support Bench
- Build a bench of advisors: therapists, coaches, and psychiatrists to support CEO decisions and mental health.
- Use them to gain perspective, regulate emotions, and avoid repeating destructive patterns under stress.
