Educational Institutions: Hotbeds of Innovation & Leadership
By: Rachita Sharma, Managing Editor | Friday, 24 April 2026
The business world today is a hyper-competitive landscape where ‘you snooze, you lose’. Technology and business have evolved rapidly and there is a rising need for visionary business leaders to lead the way for their respective organizations to align with the evolving needs of new-age business landscape.
Great leaders are not just born; they are crafted through challenging circumstances and conducive learning environments. A leader’s foundation is laid in the early years of their higher education and educational institutions play a key role in shaping the future leaders. India is home to approximately 45,473 registered colleges and 1,113 universities. Each of these educational institutions is the breeding ground for innovation and leadership.
The current edition of Women Entrepreneurs Review magazine brings to you exciting leadership stories of some of India’s top alumni women leaders. They talk to us about their professional journeys, leadership insights and a lot more.
Featured on the cover is Pooja Gandhi, the CEO & Director of Weyenberg Resources India, specialising in electromechanical solutions for the material handling industry. With over two decades of experience, the University of Mumbai alumna has built strong global partnerships and a credible industry presence.
Joining this edition is also Founder and CEO of Beyond Illusion, Disha Ghosal is an alternative therapy expert. The University of Madras alumna’s international workshops and cross-border training programs enabled her to guide individuals towards performance optimization and purposeful living.
In this edition we also feature Michelle Pereira, co-founder of ElleQuinn Communications, a seasoned communications professional specialising in consumer and corporate brand strategy. The University of Mumbai alumna delivers award-winning campaigns across diverse sectors and platforms.
In this edition we also tell the story of Dr. Aditi Mullick, Founder of Prasinos Tech Innovations, is a chemical engineer with a PhD from IIT Kharagpur, specializing in water and environmental technologies.
Joining this edition is also IIM Bangalore alumna, Dr. Smita Patel. She integrates Finance, HR, and Sustainability to drive operational excellence.
In this edition also read about Prof Uma Joseph, an accomplished education strategist who brings decades of expertise in academic leadership, institutional governance, and research.
Read more about these women leaders to know more about their success mantras and more.
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