Rashmi Kapse

About Rashmi Kapse

As an intercultural leadership expert, executive coach (ICF PCC, MCC in progress), and business strategist, I help global organizations navigate cultural complexities, develop inclusive leadership, and build high-performing, multicultural teams. With over two decades of experience across the US, India, Europe, and APAC, I have worked with C-suite executives, Fortune companies, and high-growth organizations to bridge cultural gaps and drive business success.As Founder & CEO of AptCulture, I partner with L&D leaders, CHROs, and business executives to understand their leadership priorities. I lead a team of expert coaches in delivering tailored leadership development and cultural intelligence programs to organizations worldwide. Our work spans M&A cultural integration, global talent development, and executive coaching—helping businesses align strategy, leadership, and people across borders.I am also the lead author of an upcoming book on US-India business cultures, co-authored with Suren Kapse, where we decode the critical cultural dynamics that shape success in the US-India business corridor. This research-driven book, based on in-depth interviews with over 50 US and Indian C-suite leaders, is a culmination of my real-world experience coaching global leaders and my expertise in intercultural leadership, global business expansion, and talent integration.Beyond leadership and coaching, I am a certified yoga teacher, integrating mindfulness and holistic leadership into my coaching approach—helping executives enhance self-awareness, resilience, and decision-making in complex global environments. Key Focus Areas: US-India Business Cultures – Helping executives and organizations thrive in the world’s fastest-growing business corridor. M&A Cultural Integration – Ensuring seamless transitions for leadership and teams in cross-border mergers. Cultural Intelligence & Global Leadership – Equipping leaders with the skills to succeed in diverse, high-stakes business environments.If you’re interested in intercultural leadership insights, global business strategy, or the impact of culture in M&A, let’s connect.

Experience

1. Mentor

   Aisea

   Apr 2019 — Present

   Mentoring entrepreneurs with a social cause. Proud to say that one of my mentee ranked in Forbes 30 under 30 in 2023. AISEA is the AFI i-TIC Foundation Social Entrepreneurship Accelerator at the Incubation Center at IIT Hyderabad.

Education

• University of Mumbai

  Ph. D

  1995 — 1997

• Dr. Homi Bhabha State University, Mumbai

  Master of Science - MS, Botany

• Dr. Homi Bhabha State University, Mumbai

  Bachelor of Science, Botany/Plant Biology