
Priya Thachadi, Co-founder and CEO, Villgro Philippines
Priya is an entrepreneur, investor and gender advocate working across South and Southeast Asia. She is the co-founder and CEO of Villgro Philippines, an early-stage impact incubator that funds, mentors and nurtures social entrepreneurs. She also co-founded Unlock Impact, a social impact advisory firm focused on scaling inclusive solutions that tackle gender and climate across the Asia Pacific. Priya is the Chair of the ANDE East and Southeast Asia Steering Committee and a member of the ANDE Global Advisory Committee. She is the host of the podcast Talk Impact, a show for and about leaders at the frontlines of social change in Asia.
About Villgro Philippines
Villgro Philippines is a gender-smart incubator that funds, mentors, and nurtures enterprises addressing the most pressing social and climate issues. Over the last 5 years, Villgro Philippines has supported more than 110 enterprises across climate, health, education, agriculture, affordable housing, and women and girls in South and Southeast Asia. Villgro Philippines established the Nüshu Network (formerly WE Rise Community) in partnership with UN Women in 2021 to connect women entrepreneurs with investors, mentors, and resources.