THE FIRST MOVERS

THE THEME FOR THIS YEAR'S INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY IS #BREAKTHEBIAS. ON THIS OCCASION, BUSINESS TODAY SPEAKS WITH FOUR LEADING WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS WHO DID EXACTLY THAT AND WERE EARLY MOVERS IN THE GAME

- AABHA BAKAYA

RADHIKA GHAI. PREETA SUKHTANKAR. MALINI AGARWAL. RASHMI DAGA. These exceptional women have been active participants in the evolution of India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem over the past decade and more. What is remarkable about them is the humility, passion and sheer doggedness with which they have built their businesses. Whether they are starting afresh, raising a fresh round of funding to grow to the next level, or have merged into something bigger, the possibilities are endless. And, they are only just getting started. They have also faced challenges, disappointments and ups and downs, but they intend to stay at the front. Ghai, the first Co-founder of a unicorn, says her next will be a unicorn in four years. Sukhtankar is moving into an entirely new segment. Agarwal is being applauded by the industry for a stellar deal with MyGlamm, taking her platform to new heights. And Daga has bounced back after almost being written off during the pandemic. One more thing that brings these women together is their desire to see many more women founders make it in the start-up ecosystem.

THE PREMIUM PIVOT

RADHIKA GHAI, 47