Deepa is a passionate technopreneur focused on social development initiatives and women’s empowerment. She has over 16 years of experience in the social development sector, working with reputed NGOs. She is a graduate in commerce from Osmania University and an MBA (finance) from Nagarjuna University.
She started her career as a volunteer for social work and later worked briefly in Coastal Local area bank as a Junior Officer. She has also completed Entrepreneurial Development programs with the National Institute of MSME
She was also part of the ISB-Scholarship program for women entrepreneurs for marketing NGO products. She played a vital role in product & market development of low-cost nutrition products for Dangoria Charitable trust. She has also contributed to Kasturba Gandhi national memorial trust, Yashoda Foundation, Akshray Akruthi foundation for deaf & dumb children, Cheyuta HIV women’s group, Arohi Blood bank, Eklavya foundation, and Akshaya Vidya Project, etc.
Another feather to her cap, she worked as Centre manager for the Ministry of Textiles project for marketing Jute/Handicrafts. After successfully building her career, in 2016, Smt. Deepa has started her social entrepreneurial venture - Sri Sai Thushar Creations (SSTC). SSTC is a diverse enterprise, making its mark in jute bags & handicraft products. Through the inhouse skill development program, underprivileged women are employed. She is closely associated with social work such as Kasturba Trust for destitute women.
In her own words, “I don’t know what I will do but I will work for Women empowerment.”
“My vision is to develop Prabhavana into a National cooperative society, that can empower underprivileged women across the nation.”
Board of Director President- CRPF Wive's Association
“ My vision for prabhavana is sustainable growth & employment opportunities for women in jute & allied products.”
She has been an entrepreneur for 20 years in education, hospitality, & the automobile industry. She has a BE in Electrical & Electronics from Mysore University. She has also completed the prestigious Goldman Sachs 10K women entrepreneurs scholarship program at ISB.
“ My vision for Prabhavana is to support and empower millions of underprivileged women.”
Praveen Vyapari, a practicing lawyer at Hyderabad for the last 36 years. Authored two books, Secular State under Indian Constitution & Philosophy of Law - An Indian view. Associated with the drafting of the A.P.Public Societies Act, 2001, Persons with Disabilities Act and Rules under the Biodiversity Act.
Tarakeshwar Dhurjati is Vice President (Sales & Marketing, Strategy, & Business Coordination) at Nuziveedu Seeds Limited. He holds an MBA with specialization in Agribusiness from IIM (Ahmedabad) & a Postgraduate Diploma in IPR Law from National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore.
With over three decades of experience spanning across startups to multinational corporations. Driven by a deep-seated passion for making a positive impact on lives and careers.