Visionary Leadership – Women Founders’ Advice - Part 16

In the Visionary Leadership Series, we bring inspiring words of wisdom from 10 dynamic women founders. Their journeys, lessons, and values reflect resilience, clarity, and the power of purpose-driven leadership.

Featured Women Founders

• Anubhuti Ghosh – Diverse Teams and Giving Back

• Kasturi Jha – Build a Support System

• Samita Kapoor – Build Your Envisioned Future

• Jaimie Anand – Diverse Teams and Giving Back

• Azqa Shahzad – Diverse Teams and Giving Back

• Sheelaa Reddy – Diverse Teams and Giving Back

• Sanja Hendrick – Believe, Embrace Challenges, Support Others

• Dr. Pooja Kapoor & Samarpita Nayak – Build a Support System

• Marianne Davies – Diverse Teams and Giving Back

• Chetana Jain – Resilience and Defining Success

  
  

Anubhuti Ghosh – Diverse Teams and Giving Back

Founder – FAME LABS

Believe in your unique vision, even when others don’t see it yet. Build a strong network of mentors and peers—community is power. Every challenge is a chance to grow, and passion is your greatest asset.

Kasturi Jha – Build a Support System

Founder – Let’s Off Leash

You are allowed to start small, but never think small. Build a legacy, not just a business. Don’t wait for validation—build, fail, rise, repeat. Be bold with your story, lead with courage, and remember: kindness is strength.

Samita Kapoor – Build Your Envisioned Future

Founder – Genuiin IP Solutions LLP

Believe in your journey and don’t wait for the perfect moment. Resilience, clarity of purpose, and asking for help will carry you forward. Trust yourself, stay consistent, and lead with confidence.

Jaimie Anand – Diverse Teams and Giving Back

Founder – Jaimie Anand Interiors

Trust your instincts and stay true to your vision. Balance creativity with practical aspects like finances and logistics. Surround yourself with mentors and collaborators—no one succeeds alone.

Azqa Shahzad – Diverse Teams and Giving Back

Founder – Career Sync Solutions

Believe in your unique voice and embrace challenges as opportunities. Build a supportive network and focus on progress, not perfection. Success comes from resilience, purpose, and persistence.

Sheelaa Reddy – Diverse Teams and Giving Back

Founder – Shree Balaji Earth Movers

Don’t wait for permission—claim your space. Stay true to your values, take bold decisions, and let challenges fuel you. Surround yourself with people who support your vision and be that support for others too.

Sanja Hendrick – Believe, Embrace Challenges, Support Others

Founder – Talent Academy

Embrace collaboration over competition. Build a network of mentors and peers, pivot when needed, and always give back to your community. Flexibility and resilience are key to lasting impact.

Dr. Pooja Kapoor & Samarpita Nayak – Build a Support System

Founders – YOUR Confidant

Believe in your vision even when the world is slow to understand. Start with what you have, build a circle of like-minded people, and lead with empathy. Your uniqueness is your strength.

Marianne Davies – Diverse Teams and Giving Back

Founder – Ideal Calculations

Believe in your vision, even if it’s quiet. Build a business around your life, not the other way around. Set boundaries, embrace mistakes as lessons, and lean into the power of community.

Chetana Jain – Resilience and Defining Success

Founder – DHRUMATARU CONSULTANTS AND CONSTRUCTIONS

Believe in your voice even when it shakes. Success is defined on your own terms. Be financially aware, build support systems, and lead with authenticity. Women bring intuition, strength, and empathy to leadership—embrace it fully.