1. Pooja Nagdev, Founder, INATUR
Pooja is an internationally acclaimed expert in the area of natural ingredients. Her research work and formulations that combine ingredients from diverse sciences like Aromatherapy & Ayurveda are well appreciated in the technical lobbies. In pursuit of her passion, Pooja studied cosmetology & Aromatherapy from the UK and Canada. She practiced the principles of Ayurveda to deeply understand the relevance of ancient science in the present day. Pooja led the development of Inatur with a focus on ethically sourced natural ingredients and drew inspiration from Ayurveda and Aromatherapy. With a keen sense of Business and Consumer preferences, Pooja set up a chain of flagship stores in prime locations in cities like Delhi, Bangalore, Pune, etc.
2. Dr. Ummekulsum Baghwala, Passionate Homeopath
Dr. Ummekulsum Baghwala is a Passionate homeopath from Mumbai and now settled in Indore. She is an amazing speaker and has a great interest in reading. Her passion is to work for women and children and has amazing results with Homeopathy and other Holistic Approach. She has patients from more than 25 cities all over the world via online consultation. Her main aim is to heal irrespective of time and distance and patients off medication. As a child, Dr Ummekulsum was super ambitious and she knew what she wanted to achieve. But quite early as a child she realized that she cannot do a 9-to-5 job to fulfil her dreams and with her little knowledge about professions she decided to get into medicine.
3. Kimi Jain, Co-founder, and head of brand experience, Kimirica
Kimi Jain completed her MBA in E-Commerce from the University of Birmingham. Co-founder and head of brand experience, Kimi Jain leverages her passion for storytelling to bring the brand’s concept of a story in every bottle to life. From design to concept, Kimi personally pays close attention to the details and plays a pivotal role to ensure that every product tells a story, whether it may be to offer an escape, ignite some romance, or revive a fond memory. When Kimirica Ventures decided to expand its presence by stepping into the retail segment with Kimirica Lifestyle, Kimi Jain stepped in to take up the tough job of optimizing the user experience to make it seamless.
4. Rupal Borge, CEO and Founder, Chakra
Rupal Borge is a young and talented entrepreneur who has made a name for himself in the digital marketing industry. At the age of 25, she founded Chakra, a social media agency and digital marketing firm, where she serves as CEO and Founder. Her expertise in the field and innovative approach to digital marketing have allowed her to effectively connect his clients with their target audience and develop successful campaigns. She is known for staying ahead of emerging trends and new technologies in the ever-changing digital landscape, making her a sought-after new age consultant in the industry.
5. Shruti Agarwal - Founder Silverings
A BBA graduate, certified graphic designer and a mother to a 3-year-old, Shruti Agarwal, founder of Silverings, which is an online platform for 925 hallmarked sterling silver jewellery. Shruti always wanted to start a business which inculcated her passion in valuable jewellery while focusing on affordability. In our country which is known for collecting valuables and passing it as inheritance, while keeping in my mind the income barriers, silver jewellery is the best market. Silverings majorly caters in fine, delicate, and trendy pieces of jewellery. Focusing on customer satisfaction and providing quality products, Silverings by Shruti Agarwal, aims to achieve heights.
6. Lalita Arya, Vice President, Derma Puritys
With a strong influence on beauty and creativity, Ms. Lalita Arya leads the development of skin, hair and body treatments, brand identity, and strategies to establish and offer items that inspire clients and promote beauty and wellness. She is on a mission to grow this organization to new heights and establish Derma Puritys as the standard of luxury skin clinics in metropolitan cities hungry for skin care. “The aesthetic skincare clinic industry is expected to see significant growth in the coming years, as more people are becoming conscious of their appearance and seeking non-invasive treatments to enhance their skin., " added Lalita Arya.
7. Nidhi Singh, Co-Founder, Samosa Singh
"Think Big!
Trust Yourself and Make it Happen”
This is the mantra that Mrs. Nidhi Singh, Co-Founder of Samosa Singh lives by. Samosa Singh company is India's leading provider of food and beverage services. The idea for the brand came from a simple realization that leisure time and snack foods are intrinsically linked to India's cultural fabric. Having a vision for developing healthy and hygienic food in India. Nidhi recognised a huge market opportunity and reached out to 10,000 customers in one day, delivering the samosas. She considers health to be the most valuable asset and maintaining one's fitness and health is a non-negotiable part of life.
8. Shilpa Mahna Bhatnagar, Founder Haeywa
An IIM, Bangalore Tech-Alumni, Shilpa started her career as a research engineer. After a successful stint with leading tech giants & building her own brands, Shilpa is now busy building haeywa- a petty cash payment and management FinTech platform. Besides engaging in upliftment programs for women, Shilpa likes to spread awareness about causes like child safety and care for senior citizens. As a woman in tech, she has contributed her knowledge towards building deep tech brands. She aims to revolutionize Imprest management & has two patents in her name.
9. Arthi Raguram, Founder, Deyga Organics
Arthi Raguram is a new-age entrepreneur whose passion for creating nature-inspired, self-care products. Her skincare journey began very early as she was an athletic student who spent most of her time out in the sun. Growing up with sensitive skin, Arthi decided to steer clear away from products loaded with harsh chemicals. Arthi made sure every ingredient was handpicked and every product was responsibly crafted. Deyga has now made waves and broke barriers as a community of Eco-conscious customers. Deyga Organics has won several awards such as The Times 40 Under 40 Best Skincare Brand Award, The Economic Times Green Entrepreneur Award and The Times Business Awards 2020.
10. Shruti Kaushik, Fashion Designer & Founder Fallon Studio
An engineer by degree; a designer by passion; a serial entrepreneur by profession; and a storyteller by blood, Shruti has many layers to her professional successes. After working for years on her designs, she ventured successfully into slow and high fashion. Her designs are inspired by natural elements like-oceanic, floral and earthy. Her first collection of organza hand-painted artisanal sarees curated for Fallon Studio quickly made their way to select slow-fashion designer stores like Ogaan, Aza Fashions, Pernia, and more. After gaining some feet in the slow fashion space, Shruti launched TARF by the House of K; an haute-couture brand that represents premium yet affordable women-wear collections inspired again by select natural elements.