Aparna Mishra: Pioneering Women Empowerment Through Entrepreneurship

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Lucknow: Aparna Mishra’s journey is one of resilience, determination, and an unwavering commitment to empowering women. Having built an illustrious career by serving top brands such as The Times of India, Reliance, and Revlon, she gained invaluable hands-on experience before embarking on her entrepreneurial path in 2008. Her ventures have been diverse, including the successful launch of her own call center, which she had to shut down due to unforeseen tragedy. However, her relentless spirit led her to establish WomenShine, a digital magazine, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, she is…

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SMS Lucknow plays host to two days National Conference

SMS Lucknow

Lucknow: A two-day national Conference on “Sustainable Business Strategies for a Shared Future”was held at the School of Management Sciences , SMS Lucknow on 21st and 22nd February 2025, in collaboration with the Indian Society for Training & Development (ISTD) and the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA). The conference brought together thought leaders, industry experts and academicians who discussed and deliberated on innovative strategies to integrate sustainability into business operations for long-term growth and societal impact. The conference commenced with the ceremonial lamp lighting which was followed by theWelcome…

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Vision Startups Accelerator: Nurturing Entrepreneurship

Lucknow: Vision Startups Accelerator has been instrumental in fostering the startup ecosystem across cities like Lucknow, Kanpur, Prayagraj, and Gorakhpur. By leveraging industry connections, pitch programs, mentorship, and a collaborative co-working culture, the accelerator provides much-needed support to emerging entrepreneurs. The growth of incubators from 18 to 63 illustrates the increasing recognition of the importance of foundational support for startups, highlighting a robust infrastructure that aids in nurturing new businesses through their formative stages. Startup Mixer Uttar Pradesh: Fostering Collaboration Recently, the Startup Mixer Uttar Pradesh was held at My…

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