Who is Mala Gaonkar? The US-born, Bengaluru-based 56-year-old driving force behind a $6 billion hedge fund

Mala Gaonkar, a Bengaluru-raised doctor's daughter, built SurgoCap Partners, a hedge fund that launched with $1.8 billion and grew to $6 billion in three years. Her data-driven strategies and lean team approach have propelled her success in the male-dominated financial world, demonstrating women's leadership and innovation.

Who is Mala Gaonkar? The US-born, Bengaluru-based 56-year-old driving force behind a $6 billion hedge fund
Mala Gaonkar, a Bengaluru-raised doctor's daughter, built SurgoCap Partners, a hedge fund that launched with $1.8 billion and grew to $6 billion in three years. Her data-driven strategies and lean team approach have propelled her success in the male-dominated financial world, demonstrating women's leadership and innovation.