Priya
Ahluwalia

Priya Ahluwalia: An Entrepreneur, Rotarian, Educator, and Champion of Change​

​Priya Ahluwalia stands as a vibrant force of innovation, leadership, and compassion. A dynamic entrepreneur, devoted Rotarian, seasoned educator, and community catalyst, she has defined her 15-year journey by igniting ideas, building bridges, and driving meaningful impact across business, education, and civic leadership.

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Global Leadership & Business Impact: Priya’s career reflects visionary leadership and a strong commitment to organizational growth. As the former Vice President of Operations at One Homes, she brought a global perspective to business strategy—streamlining operations and aligning regional execution with international expansion goals. Under her leadership, North American sales scaled from $2 million to $50 million, showcasing her ability to drive performance through innovation and operational excellence.

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Today, Priya continues to make an impact through strategic leadership roles focused on technology enablement, entrepreneurship, and workforce readiness. She currently serves as Head of Digital Literacy Initiatives at IBT Group USA, where she advances digital education programs that empower individuals, businesses, and communities with future-ready skills.

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​Driving Innovation Through MoAloo Ventures: As CEO of MoAloo Ventures, Priya leads early-stage investments and startup acceleration efforts across food tech, ed-tech, electric mobility, and drone technology. Her belief in innovation as a force for good has helped launch and mentor over five high-impact startups, providing founders with strategic guidance, operational mentorship, and access to capital.

Through MoAloo Ventures, she continues to build entrepreneurial ecosystems that generate scalable solutions and long-term economic growth.

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Educator and Lifelong Learner: Education remains at the heart of Priya’s mission. Since 2009, she has taught Entrepreneurship, Chinese, and Hindi, blending linguistic fluency with business insight to prepare students for a globalized world. Her teaching philosophy extends beyond classrooms—empowering learners to think boldly, build confidently, and lead with purpose.

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Community Leadership & Civic Service: ​Since relocating to Babcock Ranch, Priya has become a cornerstone of community development throughout Southwest Florida. She actively supports entrepreneurship programs, youth initiatives, social impact projects, and cultural engagement efforts across the region.

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She currently serves on several influential boards and advisory councils, including:

• SWFL Rotary

• Valerie’s House

• EHAS (Everyone Has A Story)

• Fort Myers Mayor’s Advisory Council

• Charlotte County Citizen Advisory Committee

• Keiser University Advisory Board

• Charlotte Community Foundation Grants Committee

Through these roles, Priya contributes to policy development, workforce readiness, youth empowerment, and community-centered funding initiatives that strengthen Southwest Florida’s economic and social fabric.

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Rotary Leadership & Global Recognition: Priya’s Rotary journey began in May 2022 and quickly evolved into a defining leadership platform. As Co-Founder of SWFL Rotary, a modern and mobile Rotary club designed for today’s changemakers, she is redefining how service, innovation, and professional leadership intersect.

Her impact has been recognized globally—Priya was selected as one of Rotary International’s 17 Global Influencers, placing her among elite leaders shaping Rotary’s future worldwide.

In 2025, she was honored as Servant Leader of the Year by Florida SBDC and nominated for Gulfshore Business 40 Under 40, recognizing her contributions to entrepreneurship, economic development, and regional leadership.

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A Multifaceted Visionary: Priya Ahluwalia’s work exists at the intersection of corporate strategy, entrepreneurship, education, civic leadership, and social impact. Whether investing in startups, mentoring founders, shaping public policy, teaching future leaders, or building inclusive community ecosystems—she leads with authenticity, clarity, and purpose.

Her story is not just about what she has built—but about how she continuously uplifts others, creates opportunity, and designs pathways for sustainable, long-term impact.