Making High-Stakes Decisions and Navigating Male-Dominated Rooms with Janki Lalani Gandhi

Janki Lalani Gandhi spent nearly two decades in investment banking, advising founder-led brands like Supergoop, ILIA, Paige, and ALC before making a bold transition outside of corporate finance. Her career has earned her recognition as one of the Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A and a spot on WWD’s Top 40 Under 40 in fashion and beauty.In this episode, Janki shares what she has learned along the way, from navigating male-dominated rooms to making high-stakes decisions without a playbook. She’s built a leadership style that doesn’t rely on being the loudest voice in the room.Timestamps:[00:00] Introduction[09:04] Lessons from early years in investment banking[12:38] Frameworks for assessing new opportunities[15:42] Janki’s approach to high-stakes decisions with confidence[17:56] Leadership lessons and finding her own style[20:34] Staying grounded through family and personal values[23:44] Navigating motherhood, career, and the juggle[29:02] Advice for first-time founders entering competitive industries[31:46] The future of consumer brands, tech, and AILearn more about Janki by following her on LinkedIn.Follow Nancy Twine:Instagram: @nancytwinewww.nancytwine.comFollow Makers Mindset:Instagram: @makersmindsetspaceTikTok: @themakersmindsetwww.makersmindset.com

Om Podcasten

Dive into the stories of resilience and success from today’s leading entrepreneurs and changemakers with your host, Nancy Twine. Transitioning from a career at Goldman Sachs to founding a nine-figure beauty business, Nancy brings deep experience and sharp insight to every conversation. Makers Mindset is your invitation inside the journeys of modern founders, executives, and visionaries across industries like tech, beauty, fashion, healthcare, finance, and philanthropy. Each episode reveals the real behind-the-scenes of building something meaningful—from the challenges faced to the wins earned—with an honest look at how personal well-being and professional ambition can co-exist. Tune in for candid conversations, actionable insights, and powerful lessons to fuel your own path forward—whether you’re just starting out or scaling something big.