4 NOVEMBER2022Editor NoteThe Inspirational Stories of True-Blue Women Business Leaders from Ahmedabad Gujarat is a prosperous state to say the least. The state has been center of growth & development and houses various industries and business ventures. The state's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) was estimated at Rs.22,03,062 crore (US$ 288.73 billion) in FY23, which is an increase of 13.3 percent YoY.The prosperity of the state is built on various factors, however the primary force propelling the state forward is its people. Gujratis (natives of the state) are said to be true-blue business people who have an inborn knack for building successful ventures. The skill and will to build successful businesses also pervades all genders and ages. In the current edition of Women Entrepreneur magazine we shine the spotlight on a few such women who signify the essence of Gujarat. These women leaders, all of then hailing from Ahmedabad are working in diverse industries and handle varied roles. But there's one common factor that binds them all and that is their grit, passion and skill at work. In this issue meet Pinky Safi, founder of Purple Gravity Studio. Pinky is a dedicated and creative entrepreneur with 15 years of expertise crafting animated solutions through leading-edge technology for enterprises. Armed with a good mixture of passion and dedication, Pinky is driving the company towards a path of progress. Purple Gravity Studio specializes in creating amazing 3D animation and object design, state-of-the-art graphic design, and great websites for businesses. Pinky is joined by Tanishaa Lakkhani, Founder of Protouch. For the last seven years, Tanishaa has worked in the thriving personal care and cosmetics industry. She has been an integral member of the founding teams of successful firms, including Beardo, Renee Cosmetics, Bare Body Essential, and many more. Tanishaa has participated in the introduction of 110+ products across different brands and categories. Tanishaa became an entrepreneur in 2021 when she introduced the world to Protouch, a personal care brand, ideal for consumers that have a comprehensive view of their health and wellness.We also follow the success story of Janki Vasant co-founded Playtos Global Education. Janki is a social entrepreneur who has worked with the underprivileged sector & municipal schools for most of her life with a focus on education for the underprivileged. She is leading this futuristic platform to explore opportunities to transform the future generation, thus playing a vital role in nation-building. From the corporate realm we bring to you HR leader Shivani who is the Managing Partner at Karizma Konnect. Shivani is MBA qualified and holds expertise in various human resources fields, including business HR and Talent Acquisition. She also has extensive knowledge of training & development and Manpower Planning as per lean Business. Keeping an organization's business goal in priority, Shivani, through Karizma Konnect, is filtering and developing the best human talent for her clients.We hope reading through the success stories of these prolific women leaders from Ahmedabad you also get inspired to go after your dreams. Do let us know your thoughts. Rachita SharmaManaging Editor
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