May 25 2025 to May 25 2025 6 p.m.

Where

Bangalore International Centre

7 4th Main Rd, Stage 2, Domlur 560071

Event Description

In this refreshingly jargon-free session, Lavanya Mohan, author of Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees, gets real about why personal finance often feels confusing, boring, or just plain overwhelming.

From spending in your 20s to planning in your 40s, Lavanya’s approach is simple, meme-filled, and judgment-free. Whether you’re dealing with your first paycheck, lifestyle creep, or just trying to adult responsibly, this conversation covers how to spend smarter at every life stage—without spreadsheets or guilt.

Lavanya will be in conversation with Dipika Jaikishan, Co-Founder and COO of Basis, a platform focused on financial independence for women. Together, with their understanding of how financial literacy intersects with everyday life, especially for younger and often overwhelmed audiences, Lavanya and Dipika bring both insight and clarity to a conversation that promises to be as useful as it is fun.

Expect memes, pop culture references, stories from the book, and zero jargon. Just real talk about money—how we use it, why we fear it, and how to make it work for us.

Speakers

Lavanya Mohan
Author
Lavanya Mohan is a CA-turned-writer from Chennai. She has been published in several publications including The Hindu, Outlook Magazine, Vogue Business, ELLE India, FirstPost and BuzzFeed. She has authored several columns on personal finance, including ‘Rupee Rani’ for The News Minute, ‘Book Keeping’ for The Morning Context. She writes about money (and other musings) on her blog, www.pennmoney.com.

Dipika Jaikishan
Co-Founder, Basis Foundation
Dipika Jaikishan is a wealth-tech entrepreneur and personal finance advocate based in India. As the co-founder of Basis Foundation, a non-profit focused on enhancing financial literacy and access, she continues her work in helping individuals make informed financial decisions. Prior to this, Dipika co-founded Basis, a fintech company that aimed to provide accessible financial tools and education. With a background in wealth management, she has hosted numerous workshops and sessions, sharing her insights on personal finance with diverse audiences. Dipika’s expertise has been featured in Grazia, Femina, The Hindu, Tweak India, Forbes India, Business Standard, Mint, and YourStory amongst others. Her approach remains rooted in making financial knowledge approachable and actionable for all.