coto appoints Ankhi Das as strategic advisor

coto has announced the appointment of Ankhi Das as their Community Advisor for their diverse communities of KOLs and influencers.

In this role, Das will bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise in various fields, including business, mental health, finance, and healthcare to further coto’s ethos of sisterhood and women empowerment.

The coto community advisory board aims to keep the platform true to coto’s mission and help women engage with freedom without the fear of being judged or trolled. As a Community Advisor, Das will guide the content and community teams to build a safe and responsible digital environment for women to create and consume content, share opinions, gain knowledge, and build new connections.

She will bring a fresh perspective to the team that will shape the philosophies and content of the community through a strong narrative on the economic empowerment and financial inclusion of women.

Das is a Tech Investor and a seasoned public policy expert with knowledge and expertise in the technology sector. For nearly a decade, she held the role of Facebook's public policy leader for India and South and Central Asia. Before her tenure at Facebook, Das enjoyed a also worked with Microsoft, where she assumed diverse roles, including serving as the Policy Director and Head of Corporate Citizenship for the company in India.

Aparna Acharekar, Co-Founder, coto, said, “As a creative women-only platform, we are thrilled to welcome Ankhi Das to the coto team. Her expertise in advancing women's causes and her commitment to fostering safe and supportive online communities make her an invaluable addition to our team. With Ankhi's leadership, we look forward to empowering women worldwide through coto's ever-evolving platform. Her passion, personality, and thoughts will help us curate high-quality content to empower and educate women about various topics. I am confident their contributions will inspire and encourage women and build a truly empowered digital ecosystem."

Das said, "I am delighted to be part of a platform that prioritizes the voices and experiences of women. coto's dedication to creating a safe, inclusive, and empowering space matches my values. By joining the platform’s Community Advisory Board, I look forward to contributing to inspiring women to achieve their best, have faith in their capabilities, and pursue the unique paths they are drawn to. I'm certain that we'll cultivate a supportive community of women creators brimming with innovative ideas for becoming digital entrepreneurs. I am confident coto’s mission of connecting and empowering women economically will strengthen both the sisterhood economy and our community of women."