4 November2022Editor NoteSymbiosis Championing its Motto of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'Nestled in the quaint city Pune, also known as the `Oxford of the East' is Symbiosis. A large group of academic institutions including University, Colleges, Centres, and Schools, Symbiosis has been the seat of quality education for over five decades. The institute was founded by Dr. S. B. Mujumdar in 1971 and drew inspiration from the ideals of 'Vishwa Bharati' of Gurudev Tagore and 'Antar Bharati' of Sane Guruji. The institution's motto is 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'. Enriched by the vision of 'Promoting International Understanding through Quality Education', Symbiosis hosts plethora of international students from all across the globe. Beleiving in its motto of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam', the institution functions in a manner that aligns with the motto. The institution since last 50 years has nurtured bright minds and provided the country and the world with talented professionals who have build successful careers across various industries and sectors.Take for instance Pooja Misal, CEO, BrickETC. She is a passionate educator who started an educational institute at the age of 24.Her vision is to enable every creative student to try different streams before finalizing a career they want. Similarly, Palak Rashma Sharma, Director & Co-Founder, Happy Triangle Foundation is another talented leader. Having worked with foreign policy think tanks in Washington DC and Mumbai, World Bank Headquarters, and a Natural Gas Investment Firm in New York, Palak Rashma Sharma has completed her BA from SSLA, Symbiosis International University and MA in International Economics and Relations from the SAIS, Johns Hopkins University.Srestha Chatterjee, MD & CEO of Kohsa Analytics has a BA in Business studies and Media studies from Symbiosis International University. She is a young age entrepreneur driving her team with a passion for a collective cause ­ the environment. She is proud of herself and her team for have built Kohsa as the go-to solution for environmental engineering.Akanksha Bector, Director and CEO, Lyngum Innovations, specializes in financial planning and analysis, marketing, internal controls and management reporting. Another illustrious name from Symbiosis international University is Ruchi Tewari, Co-Founder of Perfectail. She was a sub-editor for the Hindustan Times newspaper before joining Indigo Airlines. She was an advertising professional for over four years. She is an animal lover to the core and now a budding entrepreneur, Co-Founder of Perfectail.The current edition narrates more such tales of successful women leaders who were nurtured by the Symbiosis International University.Do read on and let us know your thoughts. Rachita SharmaManaging Editor
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