Manjali grew up in Hong Kong in a traditional family where women were expected to finish high school and get married. She, however, chose an alternative path and was the first woman in her family to not just pursue higher studies but also get a PhD in Analytical Chemistry from the prestigious UC Davis University in America. With a history of firsts, she wants to be the first one in her family to launch a public listed company and is steering Self Storage India safely in that direction. A strong believer in the words “If you are going to do something, give it your best shot,” Manjali has many interests, each of which have richly contributed to her life and work. From being a fitness enthusiast to an environmental activist, there is a lot she spends her time on. As co-founder of Care for Air, an initiative that helps improve people’s health through the air we breathe, she places a lot of emphasis on conscious living. Manjali also spends her free time teaching English to children from underprivileged backgrounds and donating toys and games to enhance playtime for them.