Women’s entrepreneurship over the years has shaped itself into a powerful narrative in India. With a massive push from the government, women are also coming up in a big way to define what business means to them and how they take it up. In a panel discussion on how women entrepreneurs are leading change, Aakriti […]
India is witnessing the emergence of start-ups in an unprecedented speed. The start-up culture is booming and so is the competition. The growing number of players, increased focus on the sector and the heavy funding have increased the challenges for the start-up’s even further. Therefore, it is pertinent for them to be focused and strategic […]
We raised money because of the team, says the founder of Zapyle, Rashi Menda at Elevate 100. Menda spoke about her experience during a panel on the future of internet of things, and using technology to power their businesses. Rashi Menda got funding just at the idea stage, for her startup Zapyle which uses technology […]
Pressures on international aid and a resurgent Taliban mean that women’s shelters, which provide refuge and education to women escaping abusive husbands and repressive traditions such as honour killings, face the threat of closure.
Niramai, a Bangalore-based startup which uses Artificial Intelligence to screen for breast cancer, has received seed funding. Pi ventures along with Axilor Ventures, 500 Startups, Ankur Capital and Flipkart co-founder Binny Bansal participated in the funding round. According to the company’s website, it has developed a new cancer screening software that uses machine intelligence over thermography images […]
Women run businesses are growing around the world. As more women join the workforce and feel empowered, they are making the foray into entrepreneurship and making their way into leadership positions. Hopefully, soon we won’t be able to count the number of big-time women leaders on our fingertips, and the ratio of businesses that are run […]
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 […]
A house full of women entrepreneurs is what excites SheThePeople! 25 women entrepreneurs from across India were chosen to be part of Tipping point 1.0, a competition brought to you by the Global Women Network and Karma Circles where SheThePeople.TV was partner. The launch event at IIT Delhi saw a lecture hall full with mentors, […]
As of June 2016, Ratan Tata had invested in 36 startups since he retired as Chairman of the Tata Group, reported VCCircle. He has recently been in the news for funding yet another company- fitness tracker, GOQii. Women founders run many of the startups he has invested in. “In many ways, in India politically, women have […]
Hillary Clinton may just become the first woman president of the US, but millennial women would still rather pursue careers or go into entrepreneurship than join politics, according to Lake Research Partners. In India, powerful women like Sushma Swaraj, Smriti Irani and Mamata Banerjee are at the helm of affairs, even though the number of […]
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