Reeva Misra

Reeva Misra has demonstrated a notable trajectory as an innovator and leader in various sectors, notably in technology, education, and non-profit endeavors. As the Founder and CEO of Walking on Earth, a pioneering AI coach for workplace stress launched in April 2020, Misra has significantly impacted how businesses address and manage stress in the workplace. Her venture utilizes a unique blend of biometric and self-reported measures to tailor health plans for employees, helping to improve both personal wellbeing and overall business performance.

Prior to her current role, Misra gained substantial experience across different sectors, highlighting her versatility and commitment to social impact. She served as the VP of Strategy at BenevolentAI, where she was instrumental in leveraging AI for drug discovery and development. Additionally, her entrepreneurial spirit was evident in her leadership at Vahani, a non-profit she founded that supports underprivileged students in India by providing scholarships and mentorship. Her diverse experiences also include strategic consulting roles at NPC and J-PAL, focusing on data-driven policy-making, which underscores her broad expertise in leveraging technology and data to drive significant change.

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• Walking on Earth, Founder & CEO: Apr 2020 - Present
• BenevolentAI, VP Strategy: Mar 2019 - Jan 2020
• Vahani, Founder & CEO: Nov 2014 - Dec 2019
• NPC (New Philanthropy Capital), Strategy Consultant: Jan 2017 - May 2017
• Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), Strategy Consultant: Aug 2016 - Dec 2016
• Career Catcher, Co-Founder: Sep 2015 - Dec 2016
• Yale University, Teaching Fellow: Jan 2016 - Jun 2016
• Humans of Oxford, Founder: Sep 2012 - Jul 2014
• University of Oxford, Crossmodal Laboratory, Research Fellow: Jul 2010 - Jun 2014