ET Startup Awards 2023: Nominees for Woman Ahead
startups, unless there is no one with a CEO designation. The women up for this year's award run a diverse set of startups.
Founder: Ayushi Gudwani
Elevate Your Tech Process with High-Value Skill Courses
Offering CollegeCourseWebsiteIndian School of BusinessISB Digital Marketing and AnalyticsVisitIndian School of BusinessISB Product ManagementVisitIndian School of BusinessISB Digital TransformationVisitNorthwestern UniversityKellogg Post Graduate Certificate in Product ManagementVisit Ayushi Gudwani, founder & CEO, FS LifeDesignation: Founder & CEO, FS Life (FableStreet)
Founded In: 2015
Based In: Gurugram
Key Investors: Fireside Ventures, Trifecta Capital, AngelList
Claim to Fame: Gudwani, through her workwear apparel startup FS Life, is taking on global brands such as Zara, with a better understanding of Indian fits. She is now turning the venture into a ‘house of brands’ with private labels.
Founder: Minu Margaret
Designation: Founder & CEO, Blissclub
Founded In: 2020
Based In: Bengaluru
Key Investors: Stride Ventures, Elevation Capital, Eight Roads Ventures
Claim to Fame: Margaret, through her venture Blissclub, has brought the focus back on woman athleisure wear. She has popularised her first product ‘The Ultimate Leggings’ and built a cult following. Today, Blissclub has expanded into 50 products and is increasingly becoming a core part of everydaywear for women.
Founder: Rashi Narang
Designation: Founder & Creative Director, Heads Up for Tails
Founded In: 2008
Based In: Gurugram
Key Investors: Peak XV Partners (Sequoia Capital India), Verlinvest, W&C PetTech
Claim to Fame: Heads Up for Tails (HUFT) has been a category creator in
