International Women’s Day: They came, they saw, they conquered

In a remarkable shift, women entrepreneurs are spearheading the startup landscape in the tricity, ushering in an era of innovation and fostering community empowerment. Ask her if she has any words of wisdom for budding entrepreneurs, she says, “Identify your passion and pursue it relentlessly.” Anubhi Khandelwal, founder Terafac Technologies “Do not be bound by stereotypes, take calculated risks” Anubhi Khandelwal, a 32-year-old entrepreneur, embodies a spirit of adventure and risk-taking in pursuit of one’s dreams. Priyanka Gupta, co-founder, Hops ‘N’ Grains Microbrewery “Take it one day at a time” Priyanka Gupta, a former doctor turned successful entrepreneur, defied the odds to co-found the renowned microbrewery, Hops ‘n’ Grains. “While the hospitality sector is a boy’s club, I encourage more women to enter the business.” Mehak Bhan, founder, ‘105 Arts’ arts gallery “Be the guiding light for other women” Two years ago, Mehak Bhan, an art collector and design connoisseur, embarked on a mission to connect artists with art lovers and collectors by establishing the ‘105 Arts’ gallery in sector 11 of Chandigarh. Grateful for the support and guidance she received as a woman in the art world, Mehak encourages others to be the guiding light for themselves and those around them.“Women should not to wait for the ‘light’ to glow in their life, instead be a light for others,” she says.