Roopa
Jayaraman
CTO at Odessa
"Sustainability Over Showmanship: A DEI Imperative"
"Sustainability Over Showmanship: A DEI Imperative"
Tue May 20 - 4:50 AM EDT/New York (See in local time)
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"Sustainability Over Showmanship: A DEI Imperative"
"Sustainability Over Showmanship: A DEI Imperative"
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Session: Sustainability Over Showmanship: A DEI Imperative
With new trends and data constantly shaping the DEI landscape, staying informed is vital—but so is thoughtful, deliberate action. Organizations should focus on aligning efforts with their goals and addressing meaningful gaps, rather than chasing fleeting trends or quick fixes. True success comes from prioritizing solutions that drive lasting impact for both people and the organization.Key Takeaways
- Building a culture of DEI that evolves naturally within the organization rather than as a reaction to external pressures.
Bio
Roopa Jayaraman is a distinguished product and technology leader with a track record of scaling product-led growth for a market-leading B2B SaaS platform. Her leadership expertise spans driving product management, R&D strategies, and product development for global platforms and clients.At Odessa, Roopa wears multiple hats as part of the C-Suite, serving as Chief Technology Officer and India Site Leader for a 1,000+ strong team. She combines her expertise in product leadership and technology to drive transformative talent practices, fostering an innovative, inclusive, and learning-centric workplace—always championing a growth mindset as the catalyst for progress.
Her thought leadership is widely recognized through her participation in panels for Nasscom, Anita B-Grace Hopper Celebration India (GHCI), Your Story, Women in Product (India), ProductTank, and Women in Tech Global Conference. Roopa has contributed to publications such as Business Today, Express Computer and also serves as the Executive Product Industry Council Board Member at the Institute of Product Leadership.
On a personal level, Roopa is dedicated to social impact, championing diversity and inclusion with a global team that boasts over 42% women representation. Beyond her corporate achievements, she serves on the Board of Directors for the Parinaam Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on equitable education and financial inclusion.
