Educational Institutions Shaping Leaders of Tomorrow
By: Rachita Sharma, Managing Editor | Tuesday, 4 August 2026
The current business environment is intensely competitive, where the key mantra for business leaders is, ‘you hesitate, you fail’. Technology and business have evolved greatly in the past decade, creating an urgent demand for future-ready leaders to lead organizations in today’s dynamic modern business environment.
Exceptional leadership is not merely an innate quality, rather, it is shaped through experinces and supportive educational settings. A leader's groundwork is established during their initial years of higher education, with educational institutions significantly influencing the development of future leaders.
The current edition of Women Entrepreneurs Review magazine puts the spotlight on women alumni leaders from some of India’s top educational institutions. From IITs and IIMs, these institutions are at the forefront of shaping the future leaders of tomorrow.
One of the featured leaders is Bulbul Saraf, the Head of Design at Brick & Bolt. An IIT Roorkee graduate with management education from IIM Kozhikode, she combines architectural expertise with strategic business insight to deliver customer-centric, design-led solutions.
This special magazine edition also features an interaction with Puja Awasthi, CEO of Eastern Services Network. With a background in finance and management, she leads with a focus on specialized services, client relationships, and continuous learning.
Medhavi Pande, Founder of Kalaava is also among the featured leaders this month. An alumna of the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, she founded Kalaava to showcase India's hidden gems and promote authentic, experience-driven travel.
Joining the august company is Lakshmi Arun Kumar, Founding Member and Director of Onrgy Services. With extensive experience in operations, energy management, and business leadership, she has built a ₹157-crore enterprise employing over 3,500 people.
In this alumni edition, also read about the journey of Mrinalini Sachan, the Co-Founder and Chief Content Strategist of TechSampark. An IIT Guwahati Electronics and Communication Engineering graduate, she specializes in translating complex innovations into impactful narratives for Deep Tech, healthcare, sustainability, and innovation-driven organizations.
Read in-depth interviews with the aforementioned women leaders to get a deeper glimpse of how educational institutions play a crucial role in shaping leaders of tomorrow.
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