4 OCTOBER2022Editor NoteImparting Management Education That Creates Progressive & Sustainable Impact On Economy & SocietyThe British fled India in 1947, but they left behind a young nation that had to find its feet in a global economy ruled by powerful & established countries. Young India's young leaders had the long term vision required to build the country up on the foundations of innovation and hard-work. In the years following India's independence, there was a surge in activities that would help us become a democratic state that was committed to tangible growth in all sectors. One of the actions taken by the perceptive leaders of the time was the establishment of institutes of higher learnings that could sharpen our hold in technology and management. One such institute was IIM Ahmedabad. Founded in 1961 by space scientist Dr. Vikram Sarabhai and an eminent industrialist and philanthropist Shri KasturbhaiLalbhai, IIM Ahmedabad's constitution also saw support by the then Chief Minister of Gujarat, Dr. Jivraj Mehta, local industrialists, the Ford Foundation and the Harvard Business School. Over five glorious decades IIM Ahmedabad has been the premier seat in India for management studies and has given the nation & the world scores of bright minds. The institute's motto is to function as a premier global management school `operating at the frontiers of management education and practice while creating a progressive and sustainable impact on society'.In this edition of Women Entrepreneur India we shine the spotlight on women leaders who have once walked the halls of IIM Ahmedabad and are today reigning in the corporate & entrepreneurial world. One such leader is Upasana Arora, Director, Yashoda Super Speciality Hospital. She attended the MDP program at IIM Ahmedabad to learn more about healthcare and leadership. Upasana constantly strives to be a good leader who can create a safe atmosphere for everyone to own their responsibilities. She leverages the expertise gained at IIM Ahmedabad to also empower and encourage other leaders at Yashoda Super Speciality Hospital.We also feature Nimisha Melag, Founder & COO, Ispeed Canada Fintech in the current issue. Nimisha is known for her leadership skills and entrepreneurial notions that enabled her to rise and succeed as a new-age leader of this generation with her skills honed at a fintech program at IIM Ahmedabad. Her brainchild Ispeed Canada Fintech Inc. is a digital tax filing platform for the North American market, ever since its establishment in 2021. Pursue this issue to get up close and personal with more such women leaders and get a glimpse of their professional journey in the Indian business landscape. Do let us know your thoughts. Rachita SharmaManaging Editor
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