Enable the "शक्ति" 2024

Empowering Women and LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurs for Sustainable Impact

Date: June 14, 2024
Location: Four Points by Sheraton, Pune

Enable the “शक्ति” 2024″ was a landmark event organized by Global Synergizers to celebrate and support the entrepreneurial journeys of women and LGBTQ+ leaders in driving sustainability and social impact. The event was graced by Ms. Chandrika Parmar as the Chief Guest and Col. Pramod Dahitule as the Guest of Honour, whose inspiring addresses set the tone for an impactful gathering.

The program brought together visionary entrepreneurs, experts, and thought leaders committed to fostering inclusivity, innovation, and sustainable growth. Their collective insights and shared experiences underscored the importance of creating empowering ecosystems that champion diverse voices and drive meaningful change.

Event Highlights

Eminent Keynote Speakers

The event featured insightful speeches from esteemed speakers, each sharing their unique perspectives on fostering entrepreneurship, inclusivity, and sustainability.

Chief Guest - Dr. Chandrika Parmar (SP Jain Institute of Management and Research)

Explored the transformative role of entrepreneurship in creating inclusive ecosystems.

Highlighted challenges for first-generation and marginalized entrepreneurs and the need for hyper-local businesses and support systems.

Guest of Honour - Col. Pramod Dahitule (Former Director, National Food Lab)

Stressed the importance of regulatory compliance, product knowledge, and sustainable business practices for startups.

Dr. Gayathri Swahar
(Co-Founder, YCook India)

Delivered an inspiring talk on the power of support systems, vulnerability, and being "supportable" as an entrepreneur.

Mr. Vinod Paratkar
(Entrepreneurship Educator)

Shared actionable insights on sustainable business practices and balancing profitability with environmental responsibility.

Mr. Prashant Mandke
(Advisor, Social Impact Initiatives)

Highlighted innovative marketing strategies for rural markets, including "pay-as-you-go" models and leveraging digital tools like WhatsApp for communication.

Ms. Rupali Ramesh Patil
(Chief Impact Officer, Global Synergizers)

Advocated for embracing diversity, breaking perfectionism, and fostering inclusive networks in entrepreneurship.

Pitch Competition Showcasing Innovation

Top 10 Women-Led Social Startups

The event’s highlight was the Pitch Competition, where participants presented groundbreaking ideas aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

OmniIon (Winner) by Dr. Neeta Doshi

Myplan8™ (First Runner-Up) by Nidhi Mehra

AgriVijay (Second Runner-Up) by Shobha Chanchlani

The Bodhi Tree by Deepti Natarajan

Pepaa.co By Divya Shetty

KMN Environmental Impact Pvt. Ltd. by Payel Chakraborty

ARCedtech Solutions Pvt. Ltd. by Ritu Malhotra

Naveli India Biotech by Ridhi Negi

Mc Millets by Supriya Jadhav

Tactovision by Kavitha Ravindran

Top 3 LGBTQ+ Led Social Startups

New Bharat (Winner) by Mohammad Nazim

Rainbow Artist (First Runner-Up) by Rupesh

Artist Abode by Rohan

These startups showcased innovation and potential, addressing critical challenges in sustainability, inclusivity, and social impact.

Key Takeaways and Outcomes

Empowering Marginalized Communities

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Empowering Marginalized Communities

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Sustainability and Innovation

The event emphasized creating sustainable business models aligned with SDGs, inspiring entrepreneurs to balance profitability with environmental and social responsibility.

Sustainability and Innovation

The event emphasized creating sustainable business models aligned with SDGs, inspiring entrepreneurs to balance profitability with environmental and social responsibility.

Support and Inclusion

Speakers and participants highlighted the importance of inclusive ecosystems, collaboration over competition, and support networks in driving entrepreneurial success.

Support and Inclusion

Speakers and participants highlighted the importance of inclusive ecosystems, collaboration over competition, and support networks in driving entrepreneurial success.

Recognition and Growth

Winners and participants received invaluable recognition and support, reinforcing their belief in their ventures and motivating them to scale their impact.

Recognition and Growth

Winners and participants received invaluable recognition and support, reinforcing their belief in their ventures and motivating them to scale their impact.

A Vision for the Future

Enable the “शक्ति” 2024" celebrated the achievements of women and LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs while reinforcing the importance of inclusivity and sustainability in India’s entrepreneurial landscape. The event exemplified how diverse voices can drive innovation and create a brighter, equitable future for all.