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Today, over 12,000 women in business are a part of Women #BreakingBarriers. Since its inception in 2015, the unique summit for women is much-awaited in 9 cities across India.
The Zinnov-Nasscom India report reveals that in a country that witnesses the birth of almost 25,000 start-ups in a decade, women own over 20% of businesses in India. Digital acceleration has played a significant role in the rise of women-led micro, small and medium enterprises in the country.
Amidst the pandemic, many women-led businesses strengthened their online presence, leveraging the power of networking and collaboration. Doing so has enabled women to overcome challenges and contribute to the global economy.
As we observe this year’s International Women’s Day theme DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality, we look at how digitization has helped women spread their business initiative to a larger audience. Women’s Web which is a part of Vocallea Networks is on a mission to enable 1 Million women at work by connecting them to resources for business and also in corporate.
This year, Women’s Web brings together eminent entrepreneurs to discuss how we break digital barriers and enable more women to be part of innovation. Women #BreakingBarriers 2023 in Phase 1 will host entrepreneurs in Bangalore (22nd April), Mumbai (29th April), and Gurugram (6th May) and Phase 2 will be coming to Panjim, Coimbatore, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Jaipur.
The theme this year is DigitALL – Coming Together to Innovate! Where entrepreneurs will discuss everything digital – from effective online networking to pitching it right.
#BreakingBarriers 2023 will give aspiring and experienced women in business the opportunity to listen to incredible speakers in an environment that encourages networking and future collaboration among participants. The event is in partnership with 91Springboard, Google Developers, Radio City, Encubay, Artisante, and Xpresso by Daily Hunt.
The past editions have successfully helped participants collaborate in mutually beneficial ways. Peer mentoring and employment in full-time roles and as vendors have been notable.
Some of the key speakers this year are Rachana Gupta, Co-Founder at Gynoveda, the world’s first Femtech that combines Technology and Ayurveda to solve menstrual problems, Arshi Yasin, CEO & Co-Founder at The Bridge, a digital medium that aims to bring about social change through sports, Anshita Mehrotra, CEO of Fix My Curls, a personalized hair care brand for curly hair, Hitesh Rajwani, CEO of Social Samosa, an online publication which enables industries through campaigns, case studies, and insights, Nikita Bose, MSME Programme Expert at Ministry of MSME, Lekhinee Desai, Co-Founder & Chief of Marketing at The Indian Ethnic Co., Ridhi Kanoria Doongursee, Co-Founder & COO at LXME Financial Services.
Today, over 12,000 women in business are a part of Women #BreakingBarriers. Since its inception in 2015, the unique summit for women is much-awaited in 9 cities across India. Kickstarting Phase 1 with three cities, we race toward growth and innovation with your participation as an enthusiastic entrepreneur.
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Bangalore: 22nd April 2023, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | 91Springboard, George Thangaiah Complex, 13, 80 Feet Rd, near Sir CV Raman Hospital, Indiranagar, Bangalore. Landmark: Sir CV Raman Hospital
Mumbai: 29th April 2023, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | 91Springboard, Godrej & Boyce, Gate No.2, Plant No. 6, LBS Marg, Opposite Vikhroli Bus Depot, Vikhroli West, Mumbai. Landmark: Vikhroli Bus Depot
Gurugram: 5th May 2023, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Google Signature Towers , 691, Delhi – Jaipur Expy, Silokhera, Sector 15 Part 2, Sector 15, Gurugram, Haryana 122001. Landmark : Sector 32 Avenue
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