Hitha Palepu

As CEO of Rhoshan Pharmaceuticals, she oversees financing, partnerships, and strategy for the company. She led the raise of a $5M seed round and a licensing agreement with Hyloris Pharmaceuticals for the company's lead product. Hitha is the author of WE'RE SPEAKING: The Life Lessons of Kamala Harris and How to Pack: Travel Smart for Any Trip, which have collectively sold over 50,000 copies. She curates the Webby-honored #5SmartReads every weekday, which reaches nearly 100,000 accounts.