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IMPACT 2024: A Triumph of Women’s Empowerment and Innovation

Mar 21, 2024 by Sujata Muguda 0 Comments #IMPACT 2024, #innovation, #Ms. Soha Parekh, #Mumbai, #WE Tank, #Women's empowerment

Mumbai, 21 th March – The esteemed Ladies’ Wing of IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry put together a remarkable ensemble of recognition, empowerment, and innovation: IMPACT 2024, within the grandeur of the Walchand Hirachand Hall, nestled within the iconic IMC Building in Churchgate, Mumbai. This event, held on Tuesday, March 19th, 2024, served as a testament to the spirit of women leaders across India.

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“At the IMC Ladies Wing, we are constantly striving to innovate and find new ways to empower women entrepreneurs. This year, we challenged ourselves to think outside the box and explore what more we could do at IMPACT” says Ms. Amrita Somaiya, President of the IMC Ladies Wing.

A highlight of IMPACT 2024 was its groundbreaking Women Entrepreneurship Tank (WE Tank) Program, generously supported by Bioriidl. This visionary initiative provided an exalted platform for women to showcase their transformative business ideas to esteemed investors, fostering a realm of possibility and potential. IMPACT 2024 unfolded as a grand celebration of women’s entrepreneurship, drawing together visionaries, luminaries, and enthusiasts alike.

“I must acknowledge that the task of selecting the top 5 finalists was no easy feat. Each application showcased exceptional potential and innovation, making the decision-making process incredibly challenging. However, through careful deliberation and thorough review, we were able to identify the most promising ventures that demonstrated the highest level of merit and promise” – Ms. Soha Parekh, Chairperson of IMPACT.

Distinguished figures in the investment world, including luminaries like Ms. Paula Mariwala, Mr. Sasha Mirchandani, and Mr. Arjun Vaidya, Ms. Kruti Raiyani lent their expertise and insight, evaluating proposals with discerning eyes and nurturing budding ventures with invaluable mentorship and guidance. The presence of keynotes speaker Ms. Ajaita Shah, Founder and CEO of Frontier Markets, infused the event with a spirit of inspiration and aspiration, leaving attendees spellbound by her wisdom and experience.

Five remarkable startups, adorned with innovation and vision, captivated the audience and investors alike, offering glimpses into a future brimming with promise and potential. Anatomech, Cashvisory, Gifto Lexia, Maw & Paw, and Utopian emerged as beacons of creativity, each promising a unique contribution to the tapestry of entrepreneurship.

The crowning moments of IMPACT 2024 arrived with the conferral of awards: Anatomech claimed the coveted Investors’ Award, while Maw & Paw garnered the adoration of the audience, earning the Audience Choice Award. Their triumphs stand as a testament to the transformative power of vision, dedication, and perseverance.

As the evening drew to a close, attendees were treated to a spellbinding musical performance by the enchanting Ms. Kavita Murty Deshpande and her troupe, weaving melodies of harmony and inspiration.

IMPACT 2024 stands as a testament to the unwavering commitment of the IMC Ladies’ Wing to celebrate women who encompass resilience, creativity, and determination, illuminating the path forward for generations of women to come.

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5 platforms that have uplifted women in the last decade

Oct 22, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #Meesho, #Momspresso, #Otipy, #SHEROES, #Urban Clap, #Women's empowerment

Since the first wave of women empowerment hit in 1950 across India, this concept has been gaining huge momentum. Women empowerment has never been about just offering equal rights to women, but also about ensuring that they are intrinsic and equitable partners in the workforce.

Women’s empowerment and their status plays a crucial role in the population stabilization in India. In the last decade, multiple organizations have emerged who have acknowledged the importance of this concept and are working towards empowering women by providing resources for earning, creating opportunities, medium for expression and much more.

Here is the list of platforms that are continuously working towards the upliftment of women in India:

Momspresso
India’s largest user-generated content platform for women has recently completed 10 years. Momspresso allows women to express themselves through text and video across 10 languages on a safe platform. The finely-brewed content on Momspresso offers support to moms across the country, not just parents but also in their lives as wives, daughters, and – most importantly – as women! It provides answers to moms on all their parenting queries, while also acting as a catalyst for self-discovery and as an engine for them to reinvent their own identities along the way. Momspresso has also launched, Supports Groups – India’s first anonymous social network for women to initiate conversations about lesser talked about topics such as single motherhood, sex & intimacy, depression and more have created a safe space for women.

OTIPY (by Crofarm)
Otipy is a social commerce venture by Crofarm, currently operating in Delhi/NCR and empowering more than 1000 women homemakers and professionals in the post-COVID era. Founded by Mr. Varun Khurana to strengthen the supply chain of fresh produce (vegetables and fruits) in India, this platform launched in February 2020, offers an opportunity to earn up to INR 1 Lac per month by collaborating with the platform and creating a WhatsApp group. Today Deepa Singh, whose art business was hit due to pandemic has regained her confidence after collaborating with Otipy and has become an entrepreneur, powered by WhatsApp. These stories underline Otipy’s commitment to empowering Indian women through collaborative opportunities and well-paid jobs.

SHEROES
It is a women’s community platform, offering support, resources, opportunities and interactions. Members can discuss health, careers, relationships and share their life stories, achievements and moments. The app also offers a dedicated helpline where community members can talk to counselors on all aspects of their growth journeys. It is a platform for fashion, health, lifestyle, relationships, career and news. Here Women can share their life story with the other members in a safe environment.

Urban Clap:
A firm supporter of equality for all, UrbanClap is recognized as the fastest-growing startup in India. Most importantly, it is a mobile marketplace for local household services that provides equal and exciting opportunities for all women. Through this platform, women can monetize their skills and knowledge by offering classes, training sessions or guidance to interested candidates and also get paid for it. It also helps individuals in terms of leveraging their skill sets and creating wonderful business opportunities from it. In the month of January, 2020, UrbanClap entered into a partnership with Electronics Sector Skill Council of India (ESSCI) to empower professional and improve skills training services. Under the MoU, ESSCI would support UrbanClap to setup an effective and efficient ecosystem for developing and imparting outcome-oriented skills to its professionals. As per this partnership, the professionals would undergo a six-day training program prior to their onboarding, helping them gain knowledge in a particular domain and helping them to upskill. The training module is aligned with the NSQF defined by the NSDC. This MoU is focused on UrbanClap’s model of empowering professionals to deliver the best services to customers at home.

Meesho:
Meesho is an Indian-origin social commerce platform. The platform has enabled women from all over India to become independent by starting their own business. You too can join the platform and kick start your entrepreneurial journey now. It enables small businesses and individuals to start their online stores via social channels such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram etc. All you need is an internet connection and a desktop or mobile device. Meesho, India’s best money earning app trusted by over 1 crore resellers across the country.