Shubhi Mishra: Redefining Leadership, Revolutionizing Nation

Shubhi Mishra is a pioneering leader and visionary entrepreneur reshaping the future of national security. As the Founder and CEO of Raft, she has transformed a mission-driven startup into a 350+ person defense tech powerhouse in just six years. Under her leadership, Raft now supports over 25 federal agencies—including the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, PACAF, and SOCOM—by delivering platforms that enable faster, smarter decision-making in the most complex and high-stakes environments. Shubhi’s career path is as bold as her leadership style. With a multidisciplinary background in data science, computational biology, and law, she broke into the defense tech space—a field often resistant to change—with a radically different approach. She prioritized speed over red tape, mission over ego, and transparency over hierarchy. Her leadership has led to the development of real-world solutions that enhance, rather than replace, legacy systems—saving the government time, money, and lives. But Shubhi’s impact goes far beyond technology. She leads with radical transparency, complete ownership, and an unshakable belief in her team. She’s built a culture that champions underdogs and elevates nontraditional thinkers—proving that innovation doesn’t have to come from the top to change everything. Her influence has been recognized widely: she is a Forbes 40 Under 40 honoree, a 2x Wash100 Winner, an Inc. Female Founders 5000 honoree, and a Washington Business Journal 40 Under 40 executive. She’s also a founding member of the Alliance for Commercial Technology in Government, an active member of Chief, and a passionate advocate for women in STEM through Girls Who Code. As a CEO, mother, and mentor, Shubhi is a living example of what’s possible when courage meets clarity, and innovation meets heart. She’s not just leading a company—she’s lighting the way for the next generation of women to lead, build, and boldly change the world.