Vidhya Ramalingam

Vidhya Ramalingam has a distinguished career in addressing online harms and violence, which she approaches from her role as founder and CEO of Moonshot. Her work spans over 30 countries, and she directs overall strategy and manages software development and digital campaigns. Before establishing Moonshot, Ramalingam was instrumental in leading the European Union's first intergovernmental initiative on racially motivated terrorism and extremism.

Over the course of her career, Ramalingam has maintained a strong presence in the policy realm. She regularly advises a wide array of institutions, including governments, tech companies, and the private sector, on methods to combat terrorism, hate, and online violence. Her expertise has been recognized on an international scale, leading to her testimony before the U.S. Congress and consultation for several heads of state on dealing with racially motivated terrorism.

Moreover, Ramalingam has used her voice to share her knowledge and insights on various platforms. Notably, she has given a TED talk titled "Why I talk to white supremacists," shedding light on her unique approach to combating hate. She also served on the board of Life After Hate, an organization composed of former white supremacists, further extending her influence in this field. Moonshot, under her leadership, was recognized in Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies lists in both 2022 and 2023.