The Unstoppable Rise of a Young Woman Leader. From Intern to CEO—A Journey of Grit, Vision, and Resilience!

Some people wait for opportunities. Some create them. And then there’s a woman who started by creating opportunities and went on to build an empire.

This is the story of Mohinee Singh, who stepped into her new role as Co-founder & CEO of CXO Junction on April 1, 2025, leading a global community of 10,000+ CXOs in IT, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation. Her journey didn’t begin with boardrooms and strategy meetings. It started with a life of constant movement, adaptation, and a relentless drive to prove herself.

Born in South India, raised in the West and with her roots in the North, Mohinee carries diverse cultural influences throughout her life. Growing up in a military household, change was a constant. New schools, new cities, new people—while others struggled, she learned to adapt, observe, and thrive and the same drive brought her to Mumbai.

All she had when she came to the city that never sleeps was the firm belief that she was here to do more than just survive. She had come to build something. During this time, she explored modeling, acting, and social media content creation and from these experiences, she walked away with the unlikeliest of learnings -- creativity, communication skills, and ability to present ideas to a larger audience—all of which play a crucial role in leadership today.

The same drive brought her to CyberFrat, as its very first intern in 2019. She worked her way up the ranks, working in every role in the corporate space. At the same time, she identified a niche for herself – a platform to bring CXOs together. while also finishing her education from the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow.

And thus, CXO Junction was established. It started as a hashtag—a small idea aimed at building a bigger initiative. Slowly the idea had turned into a full-fledged brand, growing into one of the leading tech media houses today. The corporate world isn’t always kind to young leaders. At just five years into her career, she found herself at the same tables with industry veterans. It didn’t take long for the judgmental and dismissive statements to start.

"She’s too young.", "Startups don’t last.", "Only five years of experience?"

Mohinee preferred to let her work do the talking. Through strategic campaigns, targeted messaging, and data-driven insights, Mohinee built CXO Junction's position as a trusted advisor for businesses seeking to thrive in today's competitive landscape.

Today, CXO Junction is a leading tech media house, connecting industry leaders through media, PR, and high-level business events, with Mohinee driving strategies for 120+ global brands, proving that leadership isn’t about age—it’s about impact.

For Mohinee, CXO Junction is more than a company. It’s a revolution. She wants to build something so strong that it will outgrow her, thrive beyond her presence. Because success isn’t just about building a company—it’s about building a legacy.

Opportunities aren’t given. They’re created; Respect isn’t demanded. It’s earned; your background doesn’t define you. Your resilience does.

From a young woman navigating Mumbai’s chaos, Mohinee has forged her path to becoming the CEO of one of the most influential media houses.

And she’s just getting started.