CEO
Building Belonging LLC

Arti is a first-gen Indo-Fijian American daughter, mother, aunt, and wife. Arti is the CEO of Building Belonging LLC, a boutique firm helping companies make more inclusive workplaces. Recently, Arti was an EDI Senior Specialist at Klaviyo, where she helped the company to utilize an EDI lens when designing and modifying processes that impact people, processes, and products. Prior to Klaviyo, Arti was an Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility Business Partner at Twitter, where she collaborated with engineering leaders to create inclusive strategies. 

Arti’s career as a DEI professional in tech began 10 years ago, working for companies like Micron and VMware. Prior to tech, Arti worked for over a decade at various non-profits like Out & Equal, Habitat for Humanity, and Silicon Valley Community Foundation. 

Arti holds a Master’s degree in Global Affairs from New York University and received a Bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara. 

Leadership and Culture Advisor
Vijay Pendakur Consulting

Dr. Vijay Pendakur is the author of the best-selling book, “The Alchemy of Talent: Leading Teams to Peak Performance.” A true multi-sector organizational leader, Vijay has held executive roles at Zynga, VMware, and Dropbox. He has also served as the Dean of Students at Cornell University.

At Cornell, he was named Presidential Advisor for Diversity and Equity, as part of a new approach to campus-wide transformation at the largest Ivy League institution. A widely recognized thought leader, Dr. Pendakur’s writing has been featured in Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Time. Vijay is a board advisor with the Initiative for Purpose & Flourishing at the NYU Stern School of Business, Ezra Coaching, Enterprise Ireland, and Wisq. He lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife, Katie, a psychotherapist and yoga teacher, and his two young daughters, Mira and Savi.

Author and Leadership Guru
Shveta Miglani

 Dr. Shveta Miglani is a distinguished leader in organizational development, talent management, and career coaching. With over two decades of experience, she has held pivotal roles at industry giants such as Micron Technology, GlobalFoundries, SanDisk, Palo Alto Networks, Google and Salesforce. Dr. Miglani has trained over 5,000 professionals across 10 different countries, helping individuals and organizations realize their full potential. Most recently, as the Head of Global Learning, Development, and Skilling at Micron Technology, she oversaw the development needs of over 48,000 employees across 18 sites.

Dr. Miglani passionately advocates empowering professionals through personalized coaching and strategic initiatives. Her expertise has made her a sought-after speaker at leadership panels and key events, including those with Josh Bersin, USC Marshall School of Business, and Chief Learning Officer events. Her upcoming book ‘Navigate Your Career’ is an essential guide for anyone stepping into a new role, offering practical advice and actionable strategies to ensure a smooth and successful transition. The book is a culmination of Dr. Miglani’s extensive experience in coaching and mentoring professionals, providing readers with a comprehensive toolkit to navigate the challenges of a new job with confidence.