Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ
I lead Product at Momentum, and care about making funding for high impact causes more robust & diversified. I live in the Bay Area, advise Asia-based community builders and run Pineapple Ops. I previously worked in consulting, recruiting and marketing, with a BA in Sociology and focused on social movements. (A little on my journey to EA)
I'm always keen to hear feedback through any means. Here's an anonymous way to share: admonymous.co/vaidehiagarwalla
Unless otherwise stated, I always write in a personal capacity.
/'vษรฐehi/ or VEH-the-hee
Some posts I've written and particuarly like:
- Ideas from network science about EA community building
- The funnel or the individual: Two approaches to understanding EA engagement
- The availability bias in job hunting
- What comes after the intro fellowship?
Advice I frequently give:
- When in doubt, apply*
- What Ops in EA is like
- If you're running a retreat, nail the vibes and venue
- Add randomness to your conferences
Posts
Monetary and social incentives in longtermist careers
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2023-09-23 | +140 | 0 comments
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2023-09-23 | +140 | 0 comments
Updates to the flow of funding in EA movement building post
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2023-07-25 | +65 | 0 comments
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2023-07-25 | +65 | 0 comments
The flow of funding in EA movement building
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2023-06-23 | +202 | 0 comments
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2023-06-23 | +202 | 0 comments
Save the Date April 1st 2023 EAGatherTown: UnUnConference
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ, Nguyรชn, Gidi Kadosh @ 2023-03-20 | +48 | 0 comments
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ, Nguyรชn, Gidi Kadosh @ 2023-03-20 | +48 | 0 comments
Some problems in operations at EA orgs: inputs from a dozen ops staff
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ, Amber Dawn @ 2023-03-16 | +118 | 0 comments
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ, Amber Dawn @ 2023-03-16 | +118 | 0 comments
Pineapple now lists marketing, comms & fundraising talent, fiscal sponsorship...
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ, Alexandra Malikova @ 2023-01-27 | +47 | 0 comments
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ, Alexandra Malikova @ 2023-01-27 | +47 | 0 comments
How local groups can leverage EA conferences
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ, ES @ 2022-12-21 | +20 | 0 comments
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ, ES @ 2022-12-21 | +20 | 0 comments
Exploratory Careers Landscape Survey: Community Members
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2022-12-16 | +16 | 0 comments
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2022-12-16 | +16 | 0 comments
A sketch of leader and member-organised movements
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2022-12-16 | +21 | 0 comments
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2022-12-16 | +21 | 0 comments
Improving EA events: start early & invest in content and stewardship
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ, ES @ 2022-12-12 | +32 | 0 comments
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ, ES @ 2022-12-12 | +32 | 0 comments
Observations of community building in Asia, a ๐งต
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2022-12-11 | +42 | 0 comments
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2022-12-11 | +42 | 0 comments
Doing Ops in EA FAQ: before you join (2022)
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ, Alexandra Malikova, ES @ 2022-11-08 | +77 | 0 comments
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ, Alexandra Malikova, ES @ 2022-11-08 | +77 | 0 comments
On retreats: nail the 'vibes' and venue
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ, Amber Dawn @ 2022-10-28 | +56 | 0 comments
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ, Amber Dawn @ 2022-10-28 | +56 | 0 comments
Pineapple Operations is expanding to include all operations talent (Oct '22...
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ, Alexandra Malikova @ 2022-10-13 | +41 | 0 comments
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ, Alexandra Malikova @ 2022-10-13 | +41 | 0 comments
Why don't people post on the Forum? Some anecdotes
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ, Amber Dawn @ 2022-10-03 | +55 | 0 comments
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ, Amber Dawn @ 2022-10-03 | +55 | 0 comments
Sprinting & Marathoning: Two Strategies for Volunteering your Time
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2022-09-27 | +26 | 0 comments
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2022-09-27 | +26 | 0 comments
Apply to help run EAGxIndia, Berkeley, Singapore and Future Forum!
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ, Anubhuti Jain, Agru, Dion, isaakfreeman @ 2022-05-21 | +63 | 0 comments
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ, Anubhuti Jain, Agru, Dion, isaakfreeman @ 2022-05-21 | +63 | 0 comments
Some benefits and risks of failure transparency
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2022-03-27 | +52 | 0 comments
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2022-03-27 | +52 | 0 comments
Career Factors: A framework for understanding success in career paths
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2022-03-01 | +32 | 0 comments
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2022-03-01 | +32 | 0 comments
The EA Hub is suspending new feature development (with plans to retire)
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2022-02-27 | +91 | 0 comments
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2022-02-27 | +91 | 0 comments
Ideas from network science about EA community building
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2022-02-17 | +90 | 0 comments
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2022-02-17 | +90 | 0 comments
What (standalone) LessWrong posts would you recommend to most EA community...
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2022-02-09 | +67 | 0 comments
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2022-02-09 | +67 | 0 comments
Exit opportunities after management consulting
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ, Jakob, Peter4444 @ 2021-08-16 | +33 | 0 comments
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ, Jakob, Peter4444 @ 2021-08-16 | +33 | 0 comments
Maximizing impact during consulting: building career capital, direct work and...
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ, Jakob, Jona, Peter4444 @ 2021-08-13 | +21 | 0 comments
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ, Jakob, Jona, Peter4444 @ 2021-08-13 | +21 | 0 comments
Considerations and advice on entering management consulting
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ, Jakob, Peter4444 @ 2021-08-11 | +51 | 0 comments
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ, Jakob, Peter4444 @ 2021-08-11 | +51 | 0 comments
The EA Hub: Whatโs New in 2021
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ, victor.yunenko, Sebastian Becker, AnnieAB @ 2021-06-13 | +64 | 0 comments
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ, victor.yunenko, Sebastian Becker, AnnieAB @ 2021-06-13 | +64 | 0 comments
Tips for Choosing Enterprise Software
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ, Domi_Krupocin @ 2021-04-09 | +42 | 0 comments
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ, Domi_Krupocin @ 2021-04-09 | +42 | 0 comments
What drew me to EA: Reflections on EA as relief, growth, and community
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2021-03-26 | +103 | 0 comments
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2021-03-26 | +103 | 0 comments
Exploratory Careers Landscape Survey 2020: Group Organisers
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2021-01-30 | +21 | 0 comments
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2021-01-30 | +21 | 0 comments
EA Organisations: If you created a sequence about your approach to doing good,...
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2021-01-20 | +25 | 0 comments
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2021-01-20 | +25 | 0 comments
The funnel or the individual: Two approaches to understanding EA engagement
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2021-01-08 | +79 | 0 comments
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2021-01-08 | +79 | 0 comments
How can we improve online EA social events?
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2020-10-21 | +22 | 0 comments
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2020-10-21 | +22 | 0 comments
Suggestions for Online EA Discussion Norms
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2020-09-24 | +66 | 0 comments
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2020-09-24 | +66 | 0 comments
A Step-by-Step Guide to Running Independent Projects
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2020-07-15 | +49 | 0 comments
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2020-07-15 | +49 | 0 comments
Annotated List of EA Career Advice Resources
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2020-07-13 | +43 | 0 comments
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2020-07-13 | +43 | 0 comments
Annotated List of Project Ideas & Volunteering Resources
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2020-07-06 | +57 | 0 comments
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2020-07-06 | +57 | 0 comments
Case Study: Volunteer Research and Management at ALLFED
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2020-04-25 | +37 | 0 comments
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2020-04-25 | +37 | 0 comments
What career advice gaps are you trying to fill?
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2020-04-20 | +24 | 0 comments
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2020-04-20 | +24 | 0 comments
What (other) posts are you planning on writing?
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2020-04-04 | +11 | 0 comments
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2020-04-04 | +11 | 0 comments
Effective Environmentalism Community Updates
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2020-03-29 | +30 | 0 comments
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2020-03-29 | +30 | 0 comments
Group Organiser Survey on Career Advice Bottlenecks
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2020-02-17 | +18 | 0 comments
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2020-02-17 | +18 | 0 comments
Call for beta-testers for the EA Pen Pals Project!
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ, DirectedEvolution @ 2019-07-26 | +36 | 0 comments
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ, DirectedEvolution @ 2019-07-26 | +36 | 0 comments
What posts you are planning on writing?
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ, James Faville @ 2019-07-24 | +60 | 0 comments
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ, James Faville @ 2019-07-24 | +60 | 0 comments
A Guide to Early Stage EA Group-Building at Liberal Arts Colleges
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2019-07-02 | +37 | 0 comments
by Vaidehi Agarwalla ๐ธ @ 2019-07-02 | +37 | 0 comments