Building Long-Term Relationships – Women Founders’ Advice - Part 6

Strong businesses are not built on transactions but on trust, collaboration, and relationships. In this part of our Building Long-Term Relationships series, women founders share how mentorship, networks, resilience, and community support shape lasting impact.

Featured Women Founders

• Komal Bhangale – Focus on results

• Nadine Catherine – Collaborate for Success

• Priya Ajbani – Navigating Challenges and Learning

• Christine Hopkins – Cultivate a Supportive Community

• Shatakshi Taxali – Build a Support Network and Embrace Failure

• Anarella Martinez Madrid – Find a Mentor & Celebrate Success

• Pooja Jain – Embrace, Support, and Advocate

Komal Bhangale – Focus on results

Founder – AITURING TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD

“Keep working without focusing on results.”

Nadine Catherine – Collaborate for Success

Founder – The TASK Consulting Limited

“Working for someone is hard and self-employed is hard, but the freedom and adventure of working for yourself is absolutely above any challenges.”

Priya Ajbani – Navigating Challenges and Learning

Founder – Monsher India Safety Equipment’s Pvt Ltd

“Monsher India stands out for blending legacy, innovation, and impact. As pioneers of India’s first home-use FireRescue Kit, and with a team that’s 80% women, we’re redefining industry standards through purpose-driven entrepreneurship.”

Christine Hopkins – Cultivate a Supportive Community

Founder – ASCI Family of Companies

“Do not wait to feel ‘ready’—start where you are, with what you have, and trust that clarity comes through action. Surround yourself with people who challenge and support you, and never underestimate the power of community. Lead with courage, not perfection.”

Shatakshi Taxali – Build a Support Network and Embrace Failure

Founder – Head 2 Toe by Shatakshi

“Believe in your vision, start small, and stay consistent. Build a support system, embrace failure as learning, and use your strengths authentically. Your journey can inspire others—your courage today can become someone else’s motivation tomorrow.”

Anarella Martinez Madrid – Find a Mentor & Celebrate Success

Founder – Sex School

“Don’t wait to feel ‘ready.’ Start messy, learn fast, and adjust along the way. Build networks with other women and mentors, take up space, and celebrate success. Rest, joy, and authenticity are just as important as growth.”

Pooja Jain – Embrace, Support, and Advocate

Founder – Kineer Services Pvt Ltd

“Don’t wait for permission. Own your vision. Build a strong support network, know your numbers, start lean, and learn fast. Push through resistance, protect your mental health, celebrate small wins, and lift others as you rise.”