Namma Bengaluru Playground for Opportunities, Talent & Aspiration

By: Rachita Sharma, Managing Editor | Friday, 23 February 2024

The 90s saw the rise of Bengaluru as India’s premier hub for IT and technology. From a sleepy town for pensioneers, it transformed into the ‘Silicon Valley of India’ long ago. Then came the internet era and Bangalore transitioned into the startup hub of the country,

The capital of Karnataka has gradually transitioned into one of the most fast-pace ecosystems for innovative companies. For years, the city has been the top most startup ecosystem in India and is now also the foremost one in south East Asia. According to DPIIT, total number of startups registered in Bangalore came up to 5062 in 2020. The city also topped the startup funding list with a total investment of $10.8 billion in 2022.

Bangalore is a city of opportunities, be it the startup world or large multinational organizations, every venture has the perfect playground to succeed. As a result the city is also home to India’s largest and most talented workforce. Be it entrepreneurs, business leaders, VCs, the city has an abundance of talent.

This edition of Women Entreprneeur India magazine celebrates some of the most talented women leaders from Bangalore. On the cover we have Senior Director-Human Resources at Epicor, Kavitha oversees key regions. In her role she is driving the company's success through strategic HR initiatives. Her innovative approach and dedication to creating inclusive, fulfilling work environments have made her a respected leader in the HR domain.

Joining the list is also Ashwini Siddhi, a seasoned cybersecurity professional and Director at GoDaddy, leverages diverse industry experience to champion innovative security solutions and advance digital resilience.

Poornima B, the Co-Founder of InsighTek Global, also makes it to the coveted list. She exemplifies the impact that a founder's mindset can have on a company's journey.

Debleena Das, Director, Matrix Partners is also featured in the magazine’s current edition. Debleena Das has extensive experience in startups and fast-paced organizations, playing a key role in building and transforming these entities while scaling the people function.

Last, yet not the least we have Sandhya Rajendramoorthi is an accomplished HR professional with 12 years of experience and the Founder of VBGYR IT Solutions. A graduate of Anna University and an alumna of IIM Calcutta, Sandhya is committed to empowering women in the workforce.

Read more about these women leaders and their journey to professional success.

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