Neelam Jain

Founder

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India11 yrs 9 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Founded a purpose-driven organization for trans employment.
Upskilled over 810 individuals in the transgender community.
Recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30 for impactful work.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in Social Impact and Inclusion initiatives.

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Skills

Core Skills

Social EntrepreneurshipLeadershipBusiness DevelopmentStrategic Planning

Other Skills

AdvertisingBusiness StrategyDiplomacyEmotional IntelligenceEvent ManagementEvent PlanningIntellectually CuriousMarketing CommunicationsNegotiationOrganizational DevelopmentPersuasionPublic SpeakingSocial MediaTeam BuildingTeamwork

About

Post my two-year stint in Goldman Sachs as a financial analyst, I started up PeriFerry in 2017. Over the years, we built a self sustainable model to create meaningful & inclusive employment opportunities for trans persons. PeriFerry is a purpose driven organisation that deeply connects with the community, works on complex issues at the grassroots level. We not only help companies recruit trans persons but also create a culture of inclusion, acceptance and empathy for the LGBTQI+ community. PeriFerry aims to positively impact the massive one crore trans population in India and help create sustainable & inclusive livelihood. We're a Forbes 30 Under 30 2021 listed organisation. And have also set up non-profit entity to create large scale impact through skilling initiatives. Reach out to us at support@periferry.com for any of the below: 1. If your organization is looking at recruiting trans persons 2. Collaborate on trans person's upskilling programs - small & large scale, and setting up skilling centres 3. Awareness, L&D programs led by LGBTQIA+ persons

Experience

Iim kashipur

Guest Lecturer on People Management in Organizations

Feb 2024 – Mar 2024 · 1 mo

U.s. department of state

International Visitors Leadership Program - US Department of State Fellow

Feb 2023 – Mar 2023 · 1 mo · On-site

Periferry

Founder & CEO

May 2017 – Present · 8 yrs 10 mos · Chennai Area, India

Founded in 2017, PeriFerry is dedicated to creating sustainable and dignified livelihoods for the transgender community in India. We achieve this by making inclusive employment and skilling opportunities accessible, empowering individuals to build meaningful careers and lead independent lives. As of January 2025, we have successfully:
Upskilled over 810 individuals through training programs,
Facilitated job placements for 590 transgender persons across various industries, and
Sensitized more than 85,000 employees nationwide through our innovative workshops, events, and carnivals.
Our trusted client base features leading organizations like Adobe, Accenture, ANZ Bank, Natixis, SPI Cinemas, ThoughtWorks, Walmart Labs, Vodafone, Goldman Sachs, Vindhya Infotech, and many more. These collaborations have been instrumental in fostering a culture of inclusion in workplaces across the country.
The positive impact of our work has been widely acknowledged, earning us recognition from leading media outlets and several prestigious awards, including:
Forbes 30 Under 30 (2021)
Community Business Asia Inclusion Award (2024)
3M CII's Most Innovative Startup Award (2019)
Best Startup of the Year (2018) by JITO London
The name PeriFerry is inspired by the word "periphery," symbolizing individuals living on the margins of society. We see ourselves as facilitators - a "ferry" helping them navigate toward their aspirations and desired destinations.

Team BuildingEvent ManagementStrategic PlanningSocial EntrepreneurshipBusiness DevelopmentLeadership+1

Goldman sachs

Financial Analyst

Jun 2014 – Jun 2016 · 2 yrs · Bangalore

Credit Derivatives, Mortgages and Interest Rates Operations Analyst:
Managed day-to-day settlements with clients, calculations of various standard and be-spoke instruments, and managed client queries.
Clients included wall-street banks, small banks and high net-worth individuals.

Stella maris college students' union

Vice President

Jun 2013 – Apr 2014 · 10 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Elected representative of the student body of about 3800+ students.
Delivered: Student development events, cultural fests, management events, communication between the student body and management, handling grievances, creating a fulfilling college experience for students.
Celebrating Difference - Social theme of the year was directed to the differently abled students, and to sensitize the student body towards them. This was achieved through programs such as:
Workshops which were conducted to create awareness about various learning difficulties
Field work in NGO's
Creating buddy groups for assisting the differently abled students.