Supria Dhanda Becomes GIM's First Woman Founding Donor

By: Women Entrepreneurs Review Team | Thursday, 13 August 2026

Goa Institute of Management (GIM) has honored Supria Dhanda, an MBA graduate from the Class of 1998, as its first woman Founding Donor of the GIM Endowment Fund. Supria contributed INR 1.025 crore, making it one of the largest alumni donations in the institute’s history.

To recognize her contribution, GIM has named a student residence hall after Supria. She is also one of the inaugural honorees on GIM’s Star Walk, an alumni donor recognition installation described as India’s first and inspired by Hollywood’s Walk of Fame.

Supria was felicitated during GIM’s Foundation Day celebrations by Prof. Ajit Parulekar, Director of GIM, in the presence of faculty, students, alumni and guests. The event highlighted her journey from a GIM student to a technology leader, venture capitalist and philanthropist. She is currently Co-Founder and Managing Partner at WYSER and Founder of BAGGGEL Foundation.

Key Highlights:

• Supria becomes GIM’s first woman Founding Donor with a ₹1.025 crore contribution
• GIM names a student residence hall after Supria and honors her on its Star Walk
• Her contribution supports GIM’s long-term academic and student development goals

On being recognized as GIM's first woman Founding Donor, Supria said, "Strong institutions shape nations. Contributing to the GIM Endowment Fund is my way of giving back to an institution that has been part of my journey. I appreciate GIM and its partner, Univariety, for creating a platform that makes it easier for alumni to come together and contribute. I hope more alumni will join this effort to support future generations of students. "

Speaking about the significance of alumni philanthropy, Prof. Ajit Parulekar, Director, Goa Institute of Management, said, "Institutions are built not only through academic excellence but also through the enduring commitment of those who have benefited from them. Supria's contribution reflects the confidence that alumni place in GIM's future and in the role the Endowment Fund can play in creating opportunities for generations of students. We are honored to recognize her as our first woman Founding Donor. "

The GIM Endowment Fund is one of the Institute's initiatives to build a sustainable culture of alumni philanthropy. Through contributions from alumni such as Supria, the Fund aims to support GIM's long-term vision of academic excellence, innovation and student support. Developed in collaboration with University, the initiative provides a structured platform for alumni to contribute to the Institute.

Founded in 1993, Goa Institute of Management (GIM) is one of India's leading business schools, known for its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and responsible leadership. Accredited by AACSB and AMBA, GIM offers globally benchmarked management education and is consistently ranked among the country's top B-schools.