Building Capitawise: Akanksha Rais on Founding, Allyship and Taking the Leap

After two decades in insurance, Akanksha Rais kept seeing the same problem: decisions about risk, capital and investments were being made in isolation. She founded Capitawise to help bring those decisions together.

This week, Akanksha joins Charlotte Gregory for an honest conversation about building a company as a solo female founder and the people who have helped her along the way.

In this episode, Akanksha shares:

✅ What prompted her to leave a secure career and start Capitawise

✅ The “invisible tax” of being the only woman in the room

✅ What meaningful allyship is

✅ How a clear vision can help insurers make better decisions about AI

✅ Her advice for women waiting until they feel ready to take the leap

Whether you’re building a business, backing a founder or considering a change in your own career, this conversation offers a candid look at what it takes to move forward.

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