Women-led Entrepreneurship as a Path out of Poverty

Could a one-time business loan bring people out of poverty for good? By Satya Kothimangalam (Campaign Manager, Milaap) There are too many problems plaguing the developing world. Sexual trafficking is a big one – and sometimes, it’s even tied to “religion”. In India,...
Make Your Mother-in-Law Your First VC

Make Your Mother-in-Law Your First VC

Family support and bootstrapping with a paycheck are tried-and-true methods for entrepreneurs. Don’t overlook them.  By Sramana Mitra (Founder, One Million by One Million) Sangeeta Banerjee, CEO of apartment society management software firm ApartmentADDA, grew...
A Hackathon for Women’s Rights

A Hackathon for Women’s Rights

A New Delhi-based group of journalists and developers contributes to 16-days of activism against gender-based violence.  By Shobha S V (Multimedia Manager, Breakthrough) A little less than a year ago, Delhi witnessed a gruesome rape and death of a 23-year-old woman,...