“We take our whole self everywhere we go”
“Be Great where you are”
To see others, see yourself FIRST
—-Priyanka Gupta
“Startup life should be measured in lifetimes”
“See beyond the I and the EYE”
“See THROUGH forgivness”
Priyanka’s References
I was lucky enough to hire Priyanka into a key leadership role on our busy People Team at MediaMath. She made a transformative impact right out of the gate and continued to rise to the occasion time and again as our rapidly expanding global tech company. She's a gifted communicator, a strong manager, and an incredible work ethic. Priyanka stays calm amid the storm and never loses her exceptional sense of humor. After we worked together I've been thrilled to see her do a lot of amazing work in a variety of contexts. Her business acumen is very strong also!
Peter (The Culture Doctor) Phelan, Headhunter focused solely on HR Exec Searches
Priyanka has been an exceptional mentor to me, since we first connected through the First Round Fast Track mentorship program. She has shown me how crucial it is to be true to myself and stand with conviction - while also thinking strategically about HR and people decisions. Her advice on connecting with people where they are as "mirrors for communication" has really helped me get things done more effectively. Thanks to Priyanka's support, I’ve seen myself grow with the ability to lead with confidence and authenticity.
Stacy Chacko-Davis,Head of People and Culture @ Rest of World
I worked closely with Priyanka during our HR redployment project. She has very good consulting skills in the HR domain and extensive subject matter expertise on compensation including executive compensation and talent management.
As her client, I found Priyanka to be extremely attentive and focused and helpful in solving our redeployment problems.
Kerry Fitzgerald,Principal, Enterprise Compensation, Human Capital Group, Apollo
Priyanka is an erstwhile business partner and I'm a better business person and leader for having worked with her. She brings enthusiasm, strong domain knowledge, and compassion to provide well rounded points of view on organizational design and development. I was always struck, in particular, at her ability to inform the business of detail drawn from genuine relationships amongst her colleagues in service of better solutions for the people we rely on to grow business. I hope to have the privilege of working with her again.
Erich Wasserman,Investor, Founder, Sales Leader in Adtech & Crypto
Priyanka brings to the table a wealth of experience that is truly invaluable. She has an extraordinary ability to stay poised, calm, and collected, even in the most challenging situations. This composure not only inspires confidence but also fosters an environment where thoughtful and effective solutions are possible.
What sets Priyanka apart is her dedication to sharing her wisdom generously. From offering strategic insights and practical advice drawn from her extensive experience with diverse leaders, to providing motivational support when I simply need a sounding board, she consistently goes above and beyond to support me. Her guidance has been instrumental in my professional development, and I am grateful for the continued opportunity to learn from her. Her influence has been a cornerstone of my career, and anyone has the opportunity to work with and learn from her is truly lucky!
Alison (Hom) Sharman, head of people @ truffle
I had the pleasure of working with Priyanka at Papa, where she was instrumental in building and leading the People and Culture team. Her efforts significantly contributed to scaling the company by hundreds of team members and establishing a robust framework for our next stage of growth. Priyanka’s kindness and genuine concern for her colleagues create a positive and supportive work environment. I would be delighted to work with her again in the future.
Alfredo Vaamonde, Founder & CEO @MissionHires | Co-founder & Board Member @Papa (YCS18)