Journey of  SMEs and Startups

The past few years have made one thing clear: access to AI and cloud technology is no longer the challenge. Meaningful adoption is. Many organizations find themselves investing in powerful platforms without a clear roadmap, struggling to align technology with real business goals, or watching internal teams resist systems they don’t fully understand. The result is familiar—unused tools, mounting tech debt, and transformation initiatives that stall before delivering value.

Coffee has long been more than a beverage. It is ritual, connection, and conversation. Yet as the industry industrialized, much of that intimacy was lost—replaced by uniform blends and transactional consumption. It was against this backdrop that Black•ology Coffee Company took shape. Founded in 2020 in Raleigh, North Carolina, Black•ology emerged during one of the most uncertain periods for small businesses. Instead of retreating, the brand leaned into clarity—building a

Every day, millions of conversations unfold across social media, news sites, forums, blogs, and review platforms. For brands, agencies, and public organizations, these conversations are rich with insight—but only if they can be understood in time. This is the problem Hapttic set out to solve. Founded in 2024 and headquartered in Tbilisi, Georgia, Hapttic is an AI-powered Internet Intelligence and Analytics SaaS platform designed to help organizations make sense of publi

Mental health care has entered a moment of reckoning. While awareness has increased globally, many individuals and families still struggle to find therapy that feels truly safe, culturally responsive, and financially accessible. For communities navigating trauma, marginalisation, or systemic barriers, support can often feel out of reach—or misaligned with lived experience. It is within this context that Solidarity Therapy has emerged as a different kind of practice—one bui

Talent Academy was founded by Sanja Hendrick, a public speaking coach, facilitator, and performer with more than two decades of experience on stage and screen. Her background in theatre gave her a firsthand understanding of what most corporate training overlooks—that communication is not just about content, but about presence, body language, timing, and emotional connection. Rather than treating public speaking as a performance trick, Sanja approached it as a discipline. O

Dr. Beauty Care was founded by Dr. Amb. Diplomat Shaymaa Abdel Nabi, a medical analyst specialist with a background spanning hematology, clinical chemistry, biochemistry, physiology, and public health management. Rather than entering beauty from a purely commercial or cosmetic angle, Dr. Shaymaa approached it as a healthcare challenge. Years of experience in medical analysis and wellness highlighted a recurring gap: many beauty products focused on short-term appearance whi

Nuvae’s platform is built around a network of specialized, role-aware AI agents that operate across more than 30 distinct RCM functions, spanning front desk, mid-cycle, claims, back-office, and analytics workflows. Rather than replacing existing teams or systems, these agents integrate directly with the tools hospitals already rely on. Nuvae works seamlessly with leading EHR platforms such as Epic, Cerner, and Meditech, using secure APIs, FHIR, HL7, and file-based integrat

Recognition in enterprise technology is earned through results, not promises. Priyanka Bairathi, Founder of IntelQuant AI Pvt Ltd, has emerged as a defining voice in AI-led financial intelligence, demonstrating how adaptive technology can transform governance, risk assurance, and enterprise performance at scale.

A new wave of experiential marketing is emerging from Miami — one built on depth rather than noise, intention rather than speed, and connection rather than campaigns. Leading this movement is Creating Significance, founded by experiential marketing strategist Courtney M. Lukitsch. Her firm brings a fresh, human-centered approach to brand experience, operating where design, wellness, and business development converge. Creating Significance has quickly positioned itself as a

A growing community movement in the Greater Sacramento region is reshaping how childhood trauma is addressed — not through isolated efforts, but through strategic, compassionate collaboration. At the center of this work is The Alliance: Defending the Cause of Kids & Families, a nonprofit founded in 2016 by Tiffany Loeffler, DPT. What began as a vision to support vulnerable children has evolved into a highly coordinated network uniting more than 100+ nonprofits, agencies, chur

A refreshed wave of digital marketing is taking shape in Alexandria, Virginia — and at the center of it stands Blossom Marketing, a woman-owned agency rooted in strategy, creativity, and measurable impact. What began in 2017 under the leadership of Emily Lenning has evolved into a trusted partner for businesses across the United States seeking clarity, consistency, and real results in a crowded digital world. Today, Blossom Marketing is recognized for its Digital Marketing

Classical music has always carried a certain timeless magic, but today’s audiences expect something more—something immersive, modern, and emotionally alive. The visionary leading that transformation in Mexico’s cultural landscape is Cathy Barrow, the violinist and entrepreneur behind Ars Musik String Quartet and Art & Musik Digital, a creative agency redefining how art reaches the world.

Small business owners often say the same thing: the numbers keep them awake at night. For many across the UK, the company helping them finally breathe again is Ryedaura Ltd, a warm, award-winning bookkeeping practice born not from corporate ambition—but from compassion, resilience, and a genuine desire to make finances feel human again. Founded in 2021 in Aberdeenshire by Laura and Edward Meredith, Ryedaura has grown from a humble home-based setup into a nationally trusted

Travelers searching for the real Spain often discover that most itineraries offer the same crowded landmarks and postcard clichés. Hidden in Spain has built its reputation doing the exact opposite—crafting deeply personalized journeys that reveal the country’s soul, far beyond the obvious routes. Founded in 2014 in Asturias by Luis Fernández de Vega Chavarri, the company has grown into one of Spain’s most respected boutique tour specialists, curating tailor-made trips that

Small business owners often have the drive, the ambition, and the work ethic—but not the playbook. Playmaker Coaching & Consulting has built its reputation helping advisors, attorneys, and referral-based professionals shift from inconsistent marketing to a strategic, repeatable system that actually scores results. Winner – Business Growth Consulting Excellence 2025

A decade of cinematic storytelling, crafted for brands that want to educate, inspire, and create meaningful change through video, animation, and AI-driven visuals. Winner – Impact Video Production Award 2025 UpMedia Video has established itself as a B-Corp-certified creative agency dedicated to producing video and animation with purpose. From Vancouver to global audiences, the company delivers visual storytelling that drives engagement and amplifies the missions of organizati

A world-class strategy and management consultancy guiding leaders across continents, industries, and economic cycles—where high-stakes decisions demand clarity, intelligence, and measurable impact. Winner – Global Consulting Excellence 2025 For nearly three decades, GBSH Consult Group has stood beside decision-makers who shape nations, markets, and multinational enterprises. The firm has built a reputation for being the trusted partner of global corporations, governments, and

The Muff Liquor Company has become one of Ireland’s standout spirits producers, celebrated for its innovative approach and commitment to quality. The company continues to elevate the modern craft spirits landscape with a unique portfolio built around potato-based distillation and a five-part blended Irish whiskey.

CraveHRO has emerged as a standout in the HR innovation space, delivering practical, human-centered solutions for employers who want support without the corporate complexity. The firm is recognized for elevating HR standards while ensuring small organizations gain access to high-quality, approachable expertise.

A rising software quality powerhouse delivering end-to-end testing, QA solutions, and AI-driven insights for companies across critical industries. Winner – Software Development & AI Testing Excellence 2025 Anbosoft represents a new generation of testing organizations blending expert engineers with intelligent automation. Their approach reshapes how modern businesses evaluate risk, measure quality, and ship software with confidence.

A boutique travel agency that designs curated, high-end, small-group tours exclusively for women, offering immersive experiences across Europe. Tour With Absolutely is recognized as a standout brand in the women’s travel industry, celebrated for its commitment to meaningful cultural exploration and deeply personal travel moments. Its purpose is simple yet powerful: create journeys that inspire women, foster friendships, and celebrate global connection.

A reputation built on the best customer service, deep market understanding, and a strategic marketing approach for every home sale. Under this philosophy, the team maintains: Community service, volunteering, and donation efforts. Employee support and professional growth. Knowledge sharing and training. Job creation and new opportunities. Support for associations and groups. Environmental efforts.

Confidence is rare in teenagers. But at LaunchX, it’s intentionally built. The organization has become a global force in youth entrepreneurship by giving high-school innovators something traditional classrooms rarely offer—permission to start real companies, not simulations. For more than a decade, LaunchX has redefined how young founders are shaped, focusing not only on skills but on identity. They don’t measure success in unicorn valuations. They measure it in entrepreneur

Before Woof Yums entered the market, pet parents had limited choices. Homemade meals often lacked balanced nutrition, while packaged foods were highly processed. Jojo saw the gap clearly and introduced preservative-free, nutritionally balanced, vet-approved meals that felt as personal as home cooking, yet as precise as a nutritionist’s plan.

ADGtal positions itself as a premium consulting partner that blends performance marketing, ecommerce strategy, branding, and cutting-edge GenAI workflow development. For more than a decade, Abhiraj has worked across global markets, sharpening the firm’s expertise in marketing technology and data-driven execution.

Bengaluru has become home to many tech pioneers, yet few embody transformation the way Codewave Technologies does. Founded in May 2013 by visionaries who believed creativity should be part of every job, the company has spent the last decade pushing India — and the world — toward a new era of design-led digital innovation.

Every innovation at Prasinos Tech stems from a simple yet profound belief: sustainability and performance can coexist. The company’s integrated systems are designed not only to solve water pollution but also to revive natural ecosystems — from municipal sewage treatment plants to aquaculture ponds and industrial effluent sites. Dr. Mullick’s mission goes beyond engineering. It’s about creating technologies that breathe life back into water. “Innovation without sustainabili

Christine Campbell launched C. Campbell Agency in 2014 with a simple conviction: bookkeeping should free entrepreneurs to run their businesses, not trap them in paperwork. What began as a solo practice has evolved into a purpose-driven, all-women team that serves clients across B.C. and online. Christine’s leadership blends technical excellence with a people-first approach, and she has made financial clarity and profit coaching central to the firm’s mission.

When CA Neha Chawla walked away from her successful career at Grant Thornton in 2023, she didn’t just leave a job—she left comfort, security, and predictability behind. What she gained instead was freedom. Freedom to build, lead, and reimagine consulting on her own terms. Armed with her Chartered Accountancy background and over 13 years of experience in risk management, internal audit, and strategic consulting, she founded Savitur Global Advisians LLP, a firm that reflects

When Dr. Rajeshwinidevi Thorve opened the doors to Thorve Dental Clinic in Pune, she wasn’t just starting a dental practice—she was starting a movement. A fresh dental graduate at the time, she took a bold step into entrepreneurship with a mission to redefine oral healthcare as affordable, accessible, and awareness-driven. Today, Thorve Dental Clinic stands as a trusted name in Dental Wellness & Care, combining modern treatment with a deep sense of social responsibility.

Tracey Bambrough transformed a decade of heartbreak into a global mission. After years of misdiagnosis, miscarriages, and emotional turmoil, she co-founded IVFbabble, an award-winning fertility and wellness platform that has redefined how individuals and couples approach reproductive health.

Sydney, Australia — In a world where “clean beauty” often becomes a buzzword, Jan Cheah stands apart as the architect of authenticity. As the Founder & CEO of La Alegreya Organica™, she has reimagined how the global beauty and wellness industry defines purity, transparency, and ethics. Her company is more than a business — it’s a movement designed to empower beauty and sustain the Earth.

Erika Lauren Guerrero leads Electric Goddess, providing advanced validation testing and battery consulting for a safer, electrified world—combining the grace of a bootstrapped family business with the rigor of a lab fit for spaceflight. Electric Goddess, founded in 2019 and based in El Segundo, CA, is working with companies, including investors, Fortune 100 companies, and promising startups across mobility, energy storage, aviation, and space.

Born as the University of Milano-Bicocca spin-off in 2019, M3R — Monitoring and Management of Microbial Resources — tackles contaminated soil and groundwater with science-first bioremediation. Based in Milan, the boutique team turns microbiology into measurable site outcomes for industrial groups, consultants, and public stakeholders.

In an industry often dominated by mass-market products and generic solutions, Kathy Walton has quietly carved out a niche with Inspira Skin. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Rockaway, New Jersey, the company specializes in medical-grade private label skincare—empowering practitioners to create their own brands without compromising on quality. Its vision is simple: deliver research-backed, customizable skincare solutions that allow medical spas, dermatologists, and aest

Mental health in India has often been surrounded by silence, stigma, and inaccessibility. Out of this gap emerged SoulSukh Mental Health LLP, a Mumbai-based social-impact startup founded by Priyanka Kumble. Her vision is simple yet profound — mental wellness should be a right, not a privilege. The company has already been recognized as the SME Business of the Year Award Winner 2025 in the Mental Health Innovation category, signaling how urgently India needs solutions like

Quicktime Production is not just a design shop or a film unit. It is an ecosystem where graphic design, animation, photography, film production, and digital strategy all work in sync. Clients benefit from minimal handoffs, maximum coherence, and the agency’s guiding belief: Keep It Simple, Silly (KISS). Every assignment — whether it’s 3D animation for a global brand, a corporate film, or a packaging design for an emerging startup — follows the same principle: every pixel,

The company’s foundation lies in steel — but its true strength is customer-centricity. Pinnacle Engineering & Exporters manufactures and exports a wide range of fabricated and forged products, catering to sewerage, drainage, construction, telecom, and electrical infrastructure. With an annual production capacity of 6,000 tons and ISO 9001:2015 certification, the firm has positioned itself as a quality-first partner for global industries.

Reputation Spiral is not about surface-level makeovers. It is about building confidence, reshaping self-perception, and empowering individuals and businesses to present their best selves to the world. From wardrobe and grooming to communication and etiquette, the firm takes a holistic approach, blending neuroscience, ADDIE methodology, and international standards.

At its core, Sqaby Technologies is built on the belief that businesses deserve more than cookie-cutter solutions. From website and app development to full-scale digital marketing strategies, the company provides a spectrum of services designed to help brands thrive in today’s competitive digital landscape.

Founded in 2011, Relevance Lab Pvt Ltd has grown from a Bangalore-based startup into a global technology solutions company with a footprint across the United States, Canada, UK, India, and Ethiopia. With 1,550+ employees and partnerships with top cloud providers like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud, the company has positioned itself at the forefront of Cloud, Automation, AI, and DevOps innovation.

Tatweer Consulting and Training has grown into a trusted name in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) training and consulting. Founded by Mohammed Faraz Uddin Ahmed, the company has made its mark in the GCC and India by providing internationally recognized training and certifications that save lives and safeguard workplaces. The firm opened its Hyderabad branch in 2018, extending its expertise to India while continuing its strong presence in the UAE. With over 8,500 train

In Pune’s evolving business landscape, Baskarran Associates LLP has emerged as a trusted partner for startups, corporates, and creators navigating India’s complex legal and regulatory environment. Founded and led by Adv. H.B. Keshava, the firm operates from Pune and Chennai, serving clients across the country with a focus on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), corporate law, labour and employment law, cybersecurity, and dispute resolution.

Since 1993, Pragati Software Pvt. Ltd. has been synonymous with high-impact corporate training. Founded in Mumbai by Pradyumn Sharma and later joined by Preeti Sharma, the company has built a reputation as one of India’s most trusted partners in corporate learning, IT training, and workforce upskilling. From Advanced Excel to Artificial Intelligence, from leadership skills to cloud computing, Pragati Software has trained 20,000+ professionals annually and served 12,000+ or

In Kolkata’s dynamic startup ecosystem, Venture Foster Group has quickly carved out a name as a digital marketing and AI-driven creative agency. Founded by Devjit Patra, the company specializes in helping brands transform their online presence through a combination of video, photo, influencer marketing, and AI generative solutions. With hundreds of projects successfully delivered across industries, Venture Foster Group has become a trusted partner for businesses that want

When Ar. Amit Sadavarte founded Creative Ventures in 1996, his vision was clear—to create architecture that is both timeless and purposeful. Nearly three decades later, the Pune-based firm has grown into a recognized name in architecture and interior design, with a portfolio that spans residential, industrial, commercial, and institutional projects. The company’s philosophy has always been grounded in simplicity, functionality, and comfort, blending creativity with technic

In today’s competitive digital landscape, most businesses run ads. Few see real results. That’s where RSXigital, founded by Manjeet Yadav, stands apart. With operations spanning India and the USA, the agency has positioned itself as a results-driven performance marketing powerhouse, blending creativity with data-backed precision. The company has successfully optimized $60M+ in ad spend across Google, Meta, and Microsoft Ads. Its proprietary frameworks have consistently low

When Poojan Shah founded Popaya Technologies LLP in Mumbai, he brought with him the creative DNA of global giants like Disney Pixar, Sony Pictures, and DreamWorks. That unique mix of artistry and engineering has since shaped Popaya into a global digital solutions partner, with operations spanning India, UAE, UK, and Australia. The company’s vision is simple yet powerful—to empower digital experiences and transform visions into reality. Whether it’s building platforms for e

In 2012, Ratan Srivastava started Ksolves with a clear vision—to transform businesses with intelligent software solutions that scale. Today, that vision has grown into Ksolves India Limited, a publicly listed company on both NSE and BSE, with 550+ experts, a presence in India, USA, and Dubai, and a client base spanning 265+ enterprises worldwide. The company’s credibility is rooted not just in its listing but also in its ability to consistently deliver. With over 600 succe

What began in 2012 as a small team in Palghar has today grown into a global leader in water park engineering. Synergy Water Park Rides Pvt Ltd has brought innovation, safety, and creativity together to deliver water slides and equipment that delight millions worldwide. With 500+ projects executed across 45 countries, Synergy is more than a manufacturer—it is a partner to resorts, hotels, and water parks seeking world-class solutions.