Skip to content

Elite Partners

Uncommon Thinkers Welcome

By Rob Smith September 10, 2024

Image of the Space Needle against a colorful sky, with text "Uncommon Thinkers Welcome" and a note saying "series sponsored by Greater Seattle Partners and Indian American leaders.
Photo by Yan-Liu, edited by Vivian Lai

This article originally appeared in the September/October 2024 issue of Seattle magazine.

Editor’s Note: This series is a partnership between Seattle magazine and Greater Seattle Partners, designed to recognize some of the region’s boldest Uncommon Thinkers — the inventors, artists, leaders, and entrepreneurs who are transforming communities and driving positive change throughout the world. Greater Seattle has deep cultural and economic ties with the Indian diaspora, with more than 80,000 Indian Americans calling this region home, and we will continue to nurture this relationship with an Indian consulate recently established in Seattle and the launch of the Roundglass India Center at Seattle University.

In this feature, we are delighted to highlight three incredible Indian American leaders: remarkable individuals who are at the forefront of making a difference, in business and in community.

 

Portrait of Sunny Singh, an influential Indian American leader and founder of Roundglass and Edifecs, on a dark background with his name and titles beside the image.

 

A woman in a denim dress stands in front of a clothing rack. The text beside her reads, "Ambika Singh, CEO, Armoire," highlighting her role as one of the prominent Indian American leaders.

 

Pallavi Mehta Wahi, an esteemed Indian American leader and Co-Managing Partner, U.S., at K&L Gates, as well as Managing Partner of the Seattle office, smiles against a backdrop of windows.

Follow Us

Essentials:  Don’t Bet On It

Essentials: Don’t Bet On It

A cautious attitude toward the state lottery

Feeling lucky? Ever play the lottery? Probably not...

Remote Vs. In Office: The Debate Heats Up

Remote Vs. In Office: The Debate Heats Up

Workers want one thing, bosses another. Something must give.

Back in March 2020, I was in charge of our entire Seattle office. I enjoyed going downtown and interacting with about 20 colleagues every day. I liked the variety of lunch options, and yes, the occasional happy hour. The choices were limitless. I fed off the energy of the city...

A Tropical Reef in the Pacific Northwest

A Tropical Reef in the Pacific Northwest

The Seattle Aquarium’s new Ocean Pavilion is now open

Dreading the return of “the Big Dark”? Great news: The Seattle Aquarium has you covered with the opening of its Ocean Pavilion expansion. It’s dedicated to the tropical reef ecosystems of the Coral Triangle, an area in the western Pacific so rich in marine biodiversity that it’s been called “the Amazon of the ocean.” This…

Uncommon Thinkers: Pallavi Mehta Wahi

Uncommon Thinkers: Pallavi Mehta Wahi

Co-Managing Partner, U.S., at K&L Gates; Managing Partner, Seattle office, K&L Gates

When Pallavi Mehta Wahi started out as a young attorney in Seattle, she thought she’d need to downplay her interests to fit in with her colleagues. Born and raised in New Delhi, her greatest joy came from Bollywood films and Star Trek. She’s since learned that authenticity is a strength, not a weakness. “I won’t…