Preity Üpala is a Former investment Banker turned Thought leader and Media Entrepreneur based in Hollywood, California. Advisor to private technology companies, she is a member of various Travel, Technology & Innovation Councils. She works as a Geo-political Expert, is an award-winning International Columnist and a member of the FORBES Councils being the director of The Omnia Institute. She hosts a popular show called ‘The Preity Experience’ and is a much sought-after Radio and TV expert around the world appearing on CNN & ET among others. The former Miss India International has worked in Four continents in Bollywood as well as Hollywood as an Actor and Producer and is currently developing a TV show for Hollywood studios. As a Dharma Ambassador, she brings Indian Spirituality to Hollywood and the world at large through a new platform, ‘A Preity Life’.
‘The Preity Experience’ showcases global thought leaders and legends in the area of Business, Politics and Sport. Preity is a Cricket enthusiast and an ardent supporter of Indian Cricket. As a Cricket Analyst appearing on several news and sports shows, she is renowned for taking a Global perspective of the game and
fusing it with a Geo-political bent. She has interviewed legends of the Game and her book on the Global Game will be published later this year. She is one of the only Female analysts on the Men’s game in the English language in the world and has given Keynotes on Leadership lessons from Cricket and it’s Soft power impact globally. Her book on The Global game is in the works which explores Power, Politics & Culture in Cricket.
Along with being a Political analyst, her Geo-Political research has appeared in more than 200 publications, including FORBES, The Observer, The National Telegraph, Business Standard, Foreign Policy, Times of Israel and the Times of India. Her expertise is on Foreign Policy, International Relations, Diplomacy and Conflict resolution. She has spoken at various Think Tanks and has been a keynote speaker at global summits such as WEF, HORASIS, BRICS and the Centre for Human Prosperity among others.
Ms.Üpala has received the “Young leader of the Decade” award at the Women’s Economic Forum and the “Icon of the Year” at the Promising India Foundation. As a Certified “Dharma Ambassador” she has given lectures to thousands of students and corporate clients on the topics of Motivation, Feminism, Soft Power and Purpose. Her latest venture is being a content creator for the wellness app, Relaxx.
Preity Üpala is an accomplished executive with experience at building, advising, and investing in businesses in Australia, Asia and the United States. She currently serves as Board of Advisor of Corporate Development at SkyZeg Inc. In 2021, she has been appointed on the board of Public Relations and Communications for EUICCI- Europe India Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
No stranger to adventure, Preity has visited over 100 countries and imbues her literary and journalistic work with international sensibilities. She speaks 5 languages and her literary work has been translated into several languages. She holds a B.Tech (Hons) and B. Marketing from Australia and Certifications in Nuclear Technology from Stanford University and Peace and Diplomacy from Georgetown University.
In her own words, Preity states “My aim is to empower lives and see them through their difficulties – Encouraging them to spread their wings and reach their highest potential. Helping them discover themselves, that they may see more clearly the path which they are on, and the road they are to take to reach their final destination, reaching their highest goals… fulfilling their greatest aspirations”
You can reach her at her website www.apreitylife.com and on Twitter: @ThepreityEffect, Instagram @Thepreity-effect and Youtube @The Preity Experience