When India passed a bill which made taking 6 months of maternity leave the norm, women in the corporate world rejoiced. But what of women founders who aren’t protected by an institutional framework, and who are at the very centre of the operations of their companies? Can they, and should they avail of the 6-month […]

In my journey of covering women in small business in India over many years, I have met and interacted with several women entrepreneurs. My long conversations with them about life, business and creating a business full of life led me to start thinking about what it is that makes the she-preneur and her business tick. […]

I’ve worked and interacted with plenty of entrepreneurs – an aspect often discussed is the “birth of an idea”. Some are obsessed with creating “something”, some make solutions, while some have worked at companies and copied their business models, usually a similar offering at a lower cost. Typically, entrepreneurs will develop the product or service […]

Recognize negative thoughts and challenge them so that the focus shifts on the ‘potential’ rather than the ‘what’s missing’ says Jasmine Kalra, a leadership coach and entrepreneur Emotions are contagious Our brain and emotional response system (limbic system) is an open loop. If there is a negative emotion we are experiencing, there is a high […]

Bangalore is the city of start ups. In fact, it is the second fastest growing start-up hub in the world! If you are looking for a job today, you’ll find that most of the companies that are hiring in Bangalore are start-ups. There are so many of them, that there cannot be a 100% success […]

India’s biggest effort to bring together startup founders, StartUp India wants more women entrepreneurs to tap into their resources. Whether it’s training programs and modules to getting their companies certified by the government of India. The DIPP Secretary Ramesh Abhishek has gone on record to say he is very optimistic about women entrepreneurs growing the startup ecosystem […]

Soon after women around the world protested the disparity, sexism and inherent bias they face in their professional and public lives, twenty aspiring and successful Women entrepreneurs gathered to reflect and emerge from the challenges of being a “boss lady” in an otherwise male-dominated environment. At SheThePeople’s Rise and Shine Power Breakfast event on Tuesday, […]

Starting your own venture is no joke, and all entrepreneurs would agree to this fact. Especially start-ups who are new in the field and are carving their own path and identity in the industry. For many, being perfect is the mantra and the way to success, but is perfectionism really a bane or boon for […]

Women entrepreneurs are breaking new ground everyday. Whether its their new ideas, or their ability to adapt to market needs. In an effort to mentor some of these stellar women, a special program by Tipping Point 1.0, in partnership with SheThePeople.TV is conducting special sessions. Of many who applied, 25 finalists have been picked. We […]

Entrepreneurship is not a men-only space any more! We spoke to entrepreneurs and mentors at an event recently and asked them about challenges women entrepreneurs faced.