?Will we meet you at Women #BreakingBarriers 2023??

Digital technology has impacted women in more ways than one - it has enabled them to overcome traditional barriers to entry and compete in the global economy. That's why, this year, our theme for Women #BreakingBarriers is DigitALL - Coming together to Innovate! where we will explore how we can ALL break digital barriers and enable more women to be part of innovation!

Women #BreakingBarriers is a much-awaited event for women entrepreneurs in India. It has been the launch pad for many businesses and leaders today since 2015. In Phase I, Women #BreakingBarriers will be in 3 Indian cities - 22 April, 2023 in Bangalore; 29 April, 2023 in Mumbai; and 6 May, 2023?in Gurugram. At Women #BreakingBarriers you can

• SHOWCASE your business
• LISTEN to industry experts and investors
• MEET established entrepreneurs
• Avail NETWORKING opportunities
• Get FEATURED on our website and social channels???

and much more…

If you are a woman in business or dream of starting one some day, then?REGISTER?for Women #BreakingBarriers in your city.

In other news, from the world of impactful entrepreneurship through tech and innovation, Sruthi Babu, Founder & CEO of Dhanvantri Biomedical Private Limited, a MedTech startup, raised 1 crore in funding for her innovation Sahayatha on Shark Tank India Season 2. Sahayatha, is a smart wheelchair with an assistive cleaning device, that offers both convenience and dignity to immobile patients.?Read more?about her innovation and motivation.

While women are #BreakingBarriers in every sector and in every industry, experiences of mental harassment at work affect many Indian women. In some cases, as salaried employees or entrepreneurs, women have had to move away from their professional goals. Are you an Indian female/ non-binary employee who has experienced psychological harassment at work?

If yes, please participate in our short survey. Using your experiences and insight, we will collate strategies that help HR and business leaders curb mental harassment at work.

You can choose to remain anonymous while you share your thoughts?here.

Networking is an integral part of brand building. But, many business owners do not consider networking as important. Networking becomes critical especially when you are starting out on your entrepreneurial journey. Having a strong network is extremely important for setting up the base for a successful business.

While network building and maintenance are different, both require discipline and practice. As you expand your network, simultaneously engage with connections. Value the bond you have created with them.?

3 points you should remember as you undertake this crucial business practice:?

• Align your networking goals with your business goals
• Make the right connections
• Use effective communication to describe your brand identity

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As a business owner, networking events are a great space for making connections, building your network, and finding new leads. And while you are at it, the next logical step would be to pitch yourself.

But let’s accept it, delivering that elevator pitch, in 60 seconds, especially when you are starting out, and making a first impression, is difficult. So how do you do it?

The simple trick is this – just make them CARE before you tell them how you do things.

But remember the bad news – making people care can be tricky.

Here are 3 ways to make people care:

• Make them identify their pain point, before you tell them what you do?
• Give them a possible solution to their pain
• Then, by a not-too-surprising coincidence, the solution to their pain just happens to be you, of course!?

Breaking into any industry is a difficult task. It involves pitching ideas, networking and multiple rounds of back and forth. Whether you are starting out, or have been in business for a few years, knowing how to pitch for a project is a life saver.

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While we are discussing networking events to build connections and pitching business ideas and perfecting it, we need to talk about funds. Women entrepreneurs in India face several challenges when starting and growing their businesses. One of the biggest challenges is access to funding. Many women-owned enterprises struggle to secure the financial resources they need to get off the ground or expand.

There are several resources available to women entrepreneurs in India today that can help them secure the financing they need to succeed. If you are a woman in business, looking to secure funds for your business, then there are 3 areas you must look into:

• What is the outlook on funding for women entrepreneurs in India?
• What sources of funds exist today?
• What support can we expect in the next few years for worthy start-ups led by women?

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