In celebration of Women’s History Month, MongoDB highlights female leaders, such as Kanika Khurana, who emphasize transparency, smart risk-taking, and empowering their teams. Kanika discusses her leadership style, challenges faced as a woman in leadership, and lessons learned about transparency and authenticity in decision-making. The text also announces the 2023 MongoDB Innovation Awards, which recognize organizations leveraging MongoDB for significant impact and innovation in various sectors. Additionally, MongoDB's CEO Dev Ittycheria announced his retirement effective November 2025, with Chirantan "CJ" Desai set to succeed him. Desai brings extensive experience from ServiceNow and Cloudflare, and Ittycheria expresses confidence in Desai's ability to lead MongoDB into the future. The transition is presented as a strategic step for the company's growth, aligning with the rise of AI and data-intensive applications, and ensuring continued innovation and success. Ittycheria will remain on the board to support a seamless transition while looking forward to more personal time, affirming his belief in MongoDB’s promising future.