Zeena Rao W99

39; managing director, ICV Partners, LLC, a private equity firm that invests in small to mid-size businesses; founding committee member, Wharton Women in PE & VC Initiative

Secret to your success? My family’s support, having good mentors and supportive colleagues at ICV, and being humble. Wharton taught me that preparation can outdo smarts.

Proudest professional accomplishment? Making a positive impact on the companies I invest in and the employees who make these companies special. It is very rewarding to see employee investors build wealth alongside us at exit.