On the account of Women’s Day let’s celebrate the success stories of 3 women entrepreneurs who pioneered unique businesses that have forever transformed the lifestyle of Indians.
Chitra Gurnani Daga Co-founder Thrillophilia She gave your adventure cravings the right destinations! Thrillophilia boasts of 10000+ travel experiences in 25+ countries. Chitra Gurnani Daga, an alumnus of ISB along with her husband came up with an idea of curating travel experiences in some of the most unexplored parts of the world. Without any prior business experience Chitra took up a unique wanderlust challenge and she came out with flying colours. Thrillophilia offers diverse travel experiences from weekend getaways to adventure sports & music & cultural festivals. Chitra has indeed made travel a wholesome experience by giving people a taste of the local fabric of a place in the form of exciting events. This gal definitely brings out the thrill in travel!
Richa Kar, Founder, Zivame. She revolutionised the lingerie purchasing experience by giving women a wide variety of undergarments, swimwear & nightwear. Richa Kar’s Zivame is one of the country’s first portals exclusively for lingerie. Started in 2011, Zivame gives women the opportunity to choose from different sizes, styles, textures & colours without the embarrassment of a crowded mall or supermarket. Richa gave women the opportunity to make this private purchase, more cherishable & comfortable. Who knew one could get one’s lingerie at one’s doorstep?
Even before Google Pay, Paytm & Bhim, India was hooked to one mobile wallet-Mobikwik. Tired of being a corporate drone, Upasana Taku founded Mobikwik which today has 55 million Indians hooked on to it and further plans to increase the number of users by150 -200 million. The mobile wallet caught the market by storm in the first 7 years itself with 35 million users. But this success wasn’t easy, Upasana admits that society is not very open to change, especially when it comes to financial transactions. Her mantra, “ ‘Kick up a storm or die trying’ “ helps her stay focussed & determined. The 1.5 million merchants who swear by Mobikwik are testimony to the success of incredible mantra and the woman who lives by it.
