Priya Lakhani

Having trained as a barrister, Priya left the security of the legal profession to found the Masala Masala food brand and later establish a charity based on the model that for every unit of a product sold, a life- changing item was donated to those in need. Priya’s next business, Century Tech, is a company bringing together AI, neuroscience and education in order to measure and simulate brain responses for personalised learning. As well as starting businesses Priya has worked with government as a member of the Department of Business, Education and Skills’ Entrepreneur Forum. She is a regular contributor to BBC News’ and BBC World News’ review of global headlines. She has also advised a number of education and skills organisations, and was named Entrepreneur of the Year and was highlighted in Management Today’s ’35 Women Under 35’ list.