Women’s Entrepreneurship Day: Meet 6 Women Leaders Who Are Breaking All Business Barriers
Women are no longer confined to the four walls of their homes. They have stepped out of the kitchen and their comfort zones, defying conventional thinking. On November 19, as we celebrate Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, it is essential to acknowledge the trailblazing women leaders who have established their own path to success by breaking years of societal stigma and age-old patriarchal working culture.
Here’s a quick round-up of successful women entrepreneurs who have carved their career path with endless perseverance, determination, and dedication. Undoubtedly, women are the real heroes, mastering the art of balancing personal and professional responsibilities.
Women’s Entrepreneurship Day: List of the Best Trailblazing Women Founders
- Falguni Nayar: Founder of Nykaa
Falguni Nayar, who kickstarted her career as an investment banker, now rules the beauty world with her brand, Nykaa. While building one of India’s most successful startups, she significantly challenged the retail and beauty industries. Today, the world, especially women, looks up to her as an inspiration.
- Ghazal Alagh: Co-founder and Chief Innovations Officer at Mamaearth
While struggling to resolve the skin care woes of her infant, Ghazal thought of introducing Mamaearth, a beauty and wellness brand company, which ultimately became India’s first D2C unicorn. The 37-year-old entrepreneur has an estimated net worth of over Rs. 1,200 crore, and we can’t help but applaud her unprecedented growth.
- Upasana Taku: Co-founder of MobiKwik
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Hailing from the Indian fintech industry, Upasana is recognized as one of the most prominent women who has developed the country’s digital payments ecosystem. As a co-founder of MobiKwik, she has granted access to finance and cashless comfort to millions located in both cities and villages.
- Vineeta Singh: Founder and CEO of Sugar Cosmetics
Vineeta Singh has been a beacon of inspiration for millions worldwide. Her initial venture, Quetzal, focused on background checks, and Fab-Bag, a beauty subscription service, failed to take off, but she didn’t give up. Vineeta, alongside husband Kaushik Mukherjee, launched Sugar Cosmetics and witnessed remarkable success.
- Richa Kar: Founder of Zivame
What makes Richa Kart stand out in glory is her true dedication to building Zivame. It has transformed India’s lingerie industry by eliminating societal obstacles, leading to open discussions about women’s comfort and self-assurance. She has motivated women to establish their own enterprises beyond social expectations.
- Navya Naveli Nanda: Co-Founder and CEO of Aara Health
Navya Naveli Nanda’s vision to uplift the entire community of women and work for their well-being led to the establishment of Aara Health, a health-tech platform. She believes that the greatest examples of leaders or CEO are right at home, our mothers and grandmothers.
A very happy Women’s Entrepreneur Day to these lovely women who have transformed the dynamics of Indian businesses and, of course, altered the mindset of the patriarchal society.
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