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Journey of SMEs and Startups
Empowering Your Vision: Celebrating the Trailblazing Impact of SMEs and Startups


Pioneering Clean-Tech Innovation: How Dr. Aditi Mullick’s Prasinos Tech is Transforming Water Sustainability in India and Beyond
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 — From Solo Bookkeeper to Profit Coach: Building C. Campbell Agency
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.


Neha Chawla — Turning Risk into Opportunity with Savitur Global Advisians LLP
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


Dr. Rajeshwinidevi Thorve — Building Smiles and Empowering Communities through Thorve Dental Clinic
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 — From Personal Struggle to IVFbabble: A Sanctuary for Fertility
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.


Jan Cheah — The Visionary Founder Behind La Alegreya Organica™ and the Certified Beauty Revolution
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 Guerrero’s Electric Goddess: Battery Guns for Hire
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.


Tatiana Stella’s M3R: Microbes, Data, and the Future of Clean Land
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.


Kathy Walton’s Inspira Skin: Redefining Private Label Skincare for the Modern Aesthetics Industry
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


SoulSukh: Building India’s First Hyperlocal Mental Wellness Ecosystem
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: Creativity Without Compromise
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,


Pinnacle Engineering & Exporters: Forging India’s Place in Global Manufacturing
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: Redefining Image and Confidence in India
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.


Sqaby Technologies: Building Digital Futures With Human Touch
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.


Relevance Lab: Driving Frictionless Business Through AI and DevOps
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: Elevating Safety Standards Across Borders
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


Baskarran Associates LLP: Building Strong Legal Foundations for Businesses
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.


Pragati Software: Three Decades of Shaping India’s Skilled Workforce
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


Venture Foster Group: Blending Creativity and AI for the Digital Age
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


Creative Ventures: Designing Spaces That Inspire
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


RSXigital: Turning Clicks into Customers
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


Popaya Technologies: Where Creativity Meets Code
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


Ksolves India Limited: From Startup Spark to Global Tech Leader
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


Synergy Water Park Rides: Engineering Joy Across 45 Countries
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.


One Cube Solutions: Transforming IT Procurement with Corpkart
In an era where enterprises demand speed, transparency, and scale, One Cube Solutions Pvt Ltd has positioned itself as a trailblazer. Founded in Delhi under the leadership of Gurjeet Singh Kohli, the company disrupted the traditional IT procurement model by launching Corpkart.com—India’s first e-commerce platform dedicated to corporate and institutional IT needs.


Touchstone Infotech: Redefining Digital Growth from New Delhi
Touchstone Infotech has quietly emerged as a trusted name in advertising and marketing, particularly in digital transformation for small and mid-sized businesses. Founded in 2013 by Prashant Rajput, the company blends creativity with technology to help businesses generate leads, improve visibility, and streamline operations through automation.


Oznur Pinar Cer: Redefining Architecture Through Invention and Vision
From a young Turkish architect with big dreams to leading one of the world’s most inventive design studios, Oznur Pınar Cer is proving that architecture is not just about buildings—it’s about building the future.
Growing up, Oznur didn’t see many women at the forefront of architecture, let alone those inventing new technologies. Yet, she dared to step into this space, founding MASK Architects in 2020 in Italy alongside Italian designer Danilo Petta. Today, her practice ope


Amruta Desai: Building India’s Cyber Defense Powerhouse
From a small town in Karnataka to leading a global cybersecurity company, Amruta Desai’s journey is proof that resilience and vision can rewrite the rules.
Born in Gadag, Karnataka, she grew up in a middle-class family where ambition was often expected to remain modest. At just 17, while studying computer science at MSRIT, she co-founded Globals ITES Private Limited. Today, she leads one of India’s most recognized cybersecurity and defense technology companies, with operat


Whitney Lee: Turning True Stories Into Global Influence
When Whitney Lee launched True Story in 2013 from Phoenix, Arizona, she wasn’t following the corporate ladder she once imagined. She was creating her own path. Today, her award-winning agency is internationally recognized for shaping the way hospitality, travel, and tourism brands connect with the world.


Building a Tribe, Not Just a Brand: How Namrata Jena Turned Powai Events into Mumbai’s Community-First Marketing Powerhouse
In Mumbai’s relentless hustle, small brands often struggle to be seen. Namrata Jena found her answer not in algorithms or ad spends, but in people. She built Powai Events on one simple belief — marketing should feel human.
From Solo Effort to a Business Tribe
Namrata’s journey began with a vision larger than promotions. Powai Events started as a local initiative but evolved into a movement. Instead of chasing trends, Namrata crafted


Rupali Sharma’s Bold Leap: From Nature Lover to Clean Beauty Pioneer
Rupali Sharma once questioned the ingredients behind the products on her own shelf. That single moment sparked a journey that would redefine her life and thousands of others.
Today, she leads Aegte Lifescience, a clean beauty brand from Gurugram that thrives without celebrity endorsements, venture capital, or shortcuts.


Building Evidence, Changing Lives: Dr. Monica Karunakaran’s Mission to Transform Public Health
In India’s research ecosystem, where women-led firms are still rare, Dr. Monica Karunakaran is quietly reshaping the public health landscape—one data point, one policy, one empowered voice at a time.
As the founder of PROPUL Evidence LLP, Monica set out with a bold, clear vision: to place evidence at the center of decision-making. From systematic reviews for policy guidelines to capacity-building for young researchers, her Chennai-based firm redefines leadership with integ


Brianne Zitko: Redefining Senior Living Marketing With Purpose and Heart
With over 40 years of combined leadership experience, Brianne and Dina built Entyre Solutions on three pillars—trust, empathy, and measurable growth. Their team serves organizations caring for older adults—independent living, assisted living, memory care, and senior-tech firms—through tailored strategies that actually work.


Reclaiming Wellness: How Malaysia Harrell is Changing the Way Communities Heal
Malaysia’s journey began with service in the military, an experience that gave her unmatched resilience but also exposed her to the silent battles many face behind professional achievements. Stress, trauma, and identity fatigue were common, yet rarely discussed.


Anarella Martinez Madrid: Turning Sex Education into a Cinematic Revolution
Conversations about sex remain shadowed by taboo, yet one woman is breaking the silence with creativity and courage. Anarella Martinez Madrid is redefining how the world learns about intimacy — blending ethics, inclusion, and film-quality storytelling to create a new standard for sex education.


The Quiet Power of Clarity: How Wendy Kauffman Reimagines Reputation in a Noisy World
What do you do when words hold immense power, when every second counts, and when silence simply isn't an option? If you're Wendy Kauffman, you step forward, not with noise, but with an unwavering commitment to clarity, conviction, and purpose.
As the founder of Wendolyn Reputation Management, a strategic communications firm based in Toronto, Wendy doesn’t just manage reputations—she actively shapes them, rigorously protects them, and empowers leaders to find their voice pr


The Unstoppable Laughter of Dr. Nidhi Jaswal: A New Blueprint for Mental Wellness
It started with a moment of truth, not a business plan. For nearly 15 years, Dr. Nidhi Jaswal, a clinical psychologist, had built a fulfilling career in public health. Yet, a deeper calling persisted: to create something profoundly human and joyful, a venture that would redefine how we approach emotional well-being. This inner stirring gave birth to Ketawa – Centre for Behaviour Change in Chandigarh, India. Meaning "laughter" in Malay, Ketawa is more than just a name; it’s a


From Scratch to Sizzle: How Kelly Lima’s KI TUDO Flavours Is Serving Up Brazil’s Boldest Bites in Australia
When Kelly Alexandra Borges Lima stepped off the plane in Melbourne, she wasn’t just carrying a suitcase—she was carrying the heart of Brazil.
By 2018, she turned her homesickness and heritage into KI TUDO Flavours, a now-thriving business known for its handcrafted Brazilian finger foods, delivering bold, authentic taste to Australian plates.


Zinthiya Ganeshpanchan: The Woman Who Turned £100 into a Lifeline for Thousands Facing Poverty and Abuse
When Zinthiya Ganeshpanchan landed in the UK after fleeing a war-torn homeland, she had no money, no connections, and no safety net — only a burning resolve to build one for others. In 2009, with just £100 and a deep understanding of trauma, she founded Zinthiya Trust, a Leicester-based charity that today stands as one of the region’s most vital lifelines for women and families in crisis.


Smashing Through the Noise: How Rebecca Houston is Building Ethical Digital Marketing That Actually Works
When Rebecca "Beks" Houston started Smash Marketing from Norwich, UK, in 2018, she didn’t set out to build the biggest digital agency. She set out to build the most meaningful one.
And in doing so, she’s become a quiet force in the marketing world—proof that empathy and ethics can drive not just impact, but impressive growth.


Archana Sankaranarayanan Is Redefining Real Estate in Bengaluru—One Home, One Heart at a Time
When Archana Sankaranarayanan looked around Bengaluru’s chaotic real estate scene, she saw people struggling. Struggling to find good homes, honest agents, reliable interior designers, and someone who truly cared about the full journey, not just the transaction. That’s when she decided to do something about it.


Sales With Soul: How Stephanie Lortie Is Leading a High-Ticket Revolution Without the Burnout
When Stephanie Lortie launched Closers International from her Montréal home office, she wasn’t just building another sales consultancy—she was crafting a bold alternative to the high-pressure, hustle-driven world of online entrepreneurship.
Closers International helps coaches, consultants, and digital entrepreneurs sell high-ticket offers with clarity, confidence, and zero compromise. With a deep blend of neuroscience-backed strategy, offer positioning, and personal connec


Curating More Than Closings: How Heather Herr Is Redefining Luxury Real Estate Through Boutique Vision and Bold Strategy
In a world where real estate is often reduced to numbers, listings, and quick closings, Heather Herr dared to lead with empathy, expertise, and elegance—turning homes into stories and clients into lifelong partners.
Heather Herr didn’t just launch a real estate firm—she created an experience. With over 20 years of mastery in sales, development, construction, and property management, she founded Private Real Estate Collection (PREC), a boutique real estate company operating


Coding a Future with Purpose: Shanthi Reddy’s Rise as India’s Tech Trailblazer
When Shanthi Reddy launched Akshobya Technologies, she wasn’t just entering the IT consulting space. She was building a blueprint for inclusive, purpose-driven innovation in an industry where women rarely lead from the front.
Headquartered in Bangalore, Akshobya is a women-led technology firm specializing in Cloud Computing, Data Engineering, AI/ML, and Cybersecurity. But it’s more than that—it’s a strategic partner for enterprises navigating digital transformation with in


How Merve Iscan Built Studio RUUM into London’s Quietly Bold Design Powerhouse
When Merve Iscan landed in London, she wasn’t just carrying a suitcase — she was carrying the blueprint of a future she would build from scratch. A foreign-trained architect in a city teeming with legacy firms and regulations she didn’t yet understand, she had no local contacts, no insider map — only sketches, experience, and relentless clarity of purpose.
In 2021, she founded Studio RUUM, now one of London's rising architectural and interior design firms known for marrying


Educating with Purpose: Tutu Aina-Mays Builds a Legacy with Tecnis Academy
A Mother's Vision Sparks an Educational Revolution
Tutu Aina-Mays didn't set out to just improve test scores. As a single mother in the UK, she envisioned a world where every child, regardless of background, had access to quality education. With limited resources but unwavering determination, she founded Tecnis Academy—a tutoring service aimed at leveling the academic playing field.


Priya Ajbani’s Fireproof Vision: Building a Safer India with Innovation and Inclusion
Lighting the Way in Fire Safety, One Building at a Time
Fire safety isn’t the first arena where you expect bold innovation — let alone inclusive leadership. But Priya Ajbani is quietly changing that. As Director of Monsher India Safety Equipment Pvt Ltd, she leads one of the oldest fire protection companies in India with a fresh, global, and people-first approach. Founded in 1975, Monsher had legacy. Under Priya, it now has momentum.


Making B2B Personal: How Aishwarya Narawade is Humanizing Marketing at Maniifesst
At just 24, Aishwarya Sanjay Narawade is rewriting the rules of B2B marketing—not with noise, but with nuance. In a space flooded with clickbait content and templated strategies, her Pune-based startup, Maniifesst Pvt. Ltd., is winning clients by blending strategy with soul.
Born from intuition and grit rather than pedigree or privilege, Maniifesst was founded in early 2025 by Aishwarya, who had no deep industry contacts, no legacy brand, and no backup plan. What she did hav


Beyond the Protocol: How Kanchan Verandani is Humanizing Clinical Research with Axentra Bio
In a world where clinical trials often prioritize speed over soul, Kanchan Verandani brings an uncommon force to the biotech industry—compassion. A physician by training and an entrepreneur by design, this first-generation American co-founded Axentra Bio with a singular vision: to make research faster, yes, but never at the expense of humanity.
Born out of challenge and shaped by resilience, Axentra Bio is headquartered in Phoenix and serves as both a clinical research eng


Poured With Purpose: How Laura Bonner Turned a Family Legacy into The Muff Liquor Company’s Global Spirit
Muff, Donegal—A name that once raised eyebrows now raises glasses in 34 U.S. states and across the globe. But for Laura Bonner, founder of The Muff Liquor Company, this wasn't about shock value. It was about legacy. It was about laughter. And it was about crafting premium Irish spirits that are unapologetically authentic.
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