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Who Gets Access to the AI Economy? Chaitra Vedullapalli on Building $1B Opportunities for Women

In this interview, Chaitra Vedullapalli explains how Women in Cloud is unlocking $1 billion in opportunities while empowering women to lead in AI, cloud, and cybersecurity through global partnerships, certifications, and initiatives like WICxSaksham.

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Why Career Growth for Women Begins with Emotional Clarity: Insights from Coach Nehaa Goyal

In this interview, Nehaa Goyal explains how internal barriers like self-doubt and perfectionism impact women’s careers. She shares how trauma-informed coaching builds emotional clarity, confidence, and sustainable leadership growth.

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Kashika Malhotra on Building Yoginii, a Trusted Women’s Wellness Marketplace

Kashika Malhotra is the founder and CEO of Yoginii, a platform created to simplify how women discover trusted health and wellness solutions. In this interview, she shares the inspiration behind building a curated wellness marketplace, the importance of women-led innovation in the wellness industry, and how Yoginii aims to build

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Shikha Agnihotri Interview on Building Right Side Story and Reforming School Safety in India

Shikha Agnihotri is the founder of Right Side Story and the force behind the National Council for School Safety. She works to transform school safety in India through structured governance systems aligned with the POCSO Act and national guidelines. In this interview with StartupTalky, she shares the mission behind building

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Geetica Srivastava on Building NUOS Home Automation and Smart Infrastructure in India

NUOS Home Automation is an Indian deep-tech company working in home automation and wireless building management systems. In this interview with StartupTalky, co-founder Geetica Srivastava shares how she built credibility in a male-dominated infrastructure sector, scaled NUOS to handle metro-scale projects, and developed Made-in-India smart automation technology focused on reliability,

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Rhea Poddar Loyalka on Building Deshya and Modern Heritage Jewellery

Rhea Poddar Loyalka, founder of Deshya, is part of a new generation of women entrepreneurs redefining India’s luxury jewellery space by blending heritage craftsmanship with contemporary design. Drawing from her family’s gemstone carving legacy and her global education in gemology, she created Deshya to transform intricate gemstone artistry

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Dr Premila Naidu on Building India’s Sensory-Friendly Paediatric Dental Clinics

Dr. Premila Naidu has been at the forefront of transforming paediatric dental care in India by creating child-friendly, sensory-sensitive clinical environments. As the founder of Small Bites and Dr. ToothLittle, she pioneered one of India’s first specialised chains of paediatric dental clinics designed specifically for children’s needs. In

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Subarna Mukherjee on Women Leaders Shaping India’s Retail Strategy

As India’s retail landscape evolves, women are not only the primary consumers but also powerful cultural and economic influencers shaping purchasing decisions across households. Yet leadership representation in retail strategy and brand-building remains limited. In this conversation with StartupTalky, Subarna Mukherjee, Founder of Shop Culture, discusses how women-led strategy

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Sonam Bhagat on Vygr’s Mission to Empower Women Hyperlocal Creators

Vygr News is building a new kind of creator ecosystem, one that empowers women from Tier II–IV towns to produce credible, hyperlocal informational content. By combining training, editorial support, and stable income opportunities, the platform is helping regional women become trusted voices in their communities. In this conversation with

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Kalashree Anand on Motherhood, Purpose, and Redefining Success for Women

Kalashree Anand’s journey is a powerful story of redefining success on her own terms. After nearly a decade in the corporate world, motherhood became the turning point that led her to step away from a thriving career and pursue her deeper calling in coaching and healing. In this conversation

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Masuma Siddique on Building InkCraft Communications & Women in Leadership

Masuma Siddique, Founder and Chief Strategist at InkCraft Communications, has built her agency on a simple but powerful belief: brands don’t just need visibility, they need trust. In an era where content is everywhere but credibility is rare, she has focused on creating strategic narratives that help brands build

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Muskan Rathod on Building Maverick Digitals and Growing a Powerful LinkedIn Brand

Building a digital brand today requires more than just tactics—it demands clarity of audience, consistency, and measurable results. Muskan Rathod, Founder of Maverick Digitals, has demonstrated this by growing her LinkedIn presence to 26K followers in just eight months and turning it into a powerful client acquisition channel while

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Shruti Mishra of Image Stereo on Building a PR Agency and Managing Brand Perception

Building a communications agency from the ground up requires more than industry experience, it demands resilience, clarity of vision, and the courage to start from scratch. Shruti Mishra, Founder of Image Stereo, brings over a decade of newsroom experience from Aaj Tak into the world of perception management and strategic

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Ashwini Devi S on Founding SwagatRCS and Building TrackSure for Device Security

In the fast-growing world of digital transformation, many startups are built by founders who identify everyday problems and turn them into practical technology solutions. Ashwini Devi S, Founder of SwagatRCS Tech Solutions, is one such entrepreneur who transitioned from academia and homemaking to building a SaaS-driven business. In this interview

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Vidya Varadarajan on Performance Marketing, Google Ads Strategy, and Digital Growth

Performance marketing today requires a balance of creativity, strategy, and data-driven decision-making. Vidya Varadarajan, Director – Digital at Jacob Creative, brings this blend through her journey from copywriting to managing high-impact digital campaigns and Google Ads strategies. In this interview with StartupTalky, she shares how storytelling shaped her marketing mindset, her

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Kareena Bulchandani of Mokai India: Creating a Purpose-Driven Cafe Brand Inspired by Asian Culture

Mumbai’s café culture has grown rapidly in recent years, but creating a space that truly blends community, design, and distinctive flavors remains a challenge. Mokai India was born from founder Kareena Bulchandani’s experiences across Asia and her desire to recreate the calm, thoughtful café culture she discovered in

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‘I Never Asked for Permission’: Meghna Agarwal on Women Leadership, Workspaces, and Taking IndiQube Public

This International Women’s Day, we feature Meghna Agarwal, co-founder of IndiQube, who has made her mark in India’s male-dominated real estate sector. Since starting IndiQube in 2015, Meghna has focused on building workspaces that combine design, technology, and employee experience. From founding the company to taking it through

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Tanya Eldred Bhat of XO Curls: Building a Brand for Curly Hair in India

On the occasion of International Women's Day, we spoke with Tanya Eldred Bhat, the founder of XO Curls, about building a brand dedicated to celebrating natural curls in India. In this interview with StartupTalky, Bhat shares the inspiration behind starting XO Curls, the journey of creating products for

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Shraddha Thuwal of Karni Publishing: Amplifying Women’s Voices and Supporting New Authors

On the occasion of International Women's Day, we spoke with the founder and CEO of Karni Publishing, Shraddha Thuwal about building a publishing platform that supports aspiring authors and amplifies underrepresented voices. In this conversation, she shares how Karni Publishing is creating a more inclusive and supportive space

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Sandeep Singh on Rubystone Hospitality’s Asset-Light Strategy and Tech-Driven Growth Plans

In this insightful conversation, Sandeep Singh, Founder of Rubystone Hospitality, outlines how the company is building an experience-led and asset-light hotel management model in India. He explains how Rubystone focuses on end-to-end operations, asset optimisation and strong brand positioning across destinations such as Udaipur, Rishikesh, Lansdowne and Vrindavan. Singh also

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Gaurav Shisodia of Payoneer on India’s Export Boom: How SMBs Can Get Paid Faster and Grow Globally

In this exclusive interaction with StartupTalky, Gaurav Shisodia, VP & Country Manager of Payoneer India, shares insights on the resilience and growth of India’s services exports amid global uncertainty. He highlights key drivers such as the country’s large digital talent pool, strong infrastructure, and dependable delivery for international

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Gaurav Verma Shares the Business Priorities Driving PharmEasy’s Expansion Beyond Online Pharmacy

In this exclusive interaction with StartupTalky, Gaurav Verma, Head - B2C at PharmEasy (API Holdings), shares insights on how the company is evolving from an online pharmacy into a full-stack healthcare platform. He discusses his focus on sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and customer trust while operating in India’s price-sensitive

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Kailash Anwala on How UniSteps Consulting Turns Bold Architectural Visions into Flawless Execution

In this interaction with StartupTalky, Kailash Anwala, Founder & Managing Director of UniSteps Consulting Pvt. Ltd., outlines a clear and practical view of construction consulting in India. He explains how UniSteps was created to ensure that architectural vision is supported by engineering and execution, not weakened by it. By integrating

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Pratap Varma of Frissly, on Building a Trust-First Clean Food Ecosystem for Everyday Families

StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Pratap Varma, Founder of Frissly, who reflects on a