Consortium of Empowered Women Entrepreneurs (CEWE) launched ahead of International Women's Day

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Mumbai: Launch of the ?Consortium of Empowered Women Entrepreneurs? (CEWE) on 3rd March 2023 at National Stock Exchange of India Limited in Mumbai.

When a group of dedicated, determined and dynamic women come together, they can pack in a punch. Add to this group, an ever supporting man who believes in the importance of women leaders; you get the Consortium of Empowered Women Entrepreneurs (CEWE).

Yesterday's launch of this remarkable Consortium at the National Stock Exchange of India Limited, BKC, Mumbai during the power-packed seminar titled ?DRIVING WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP & GLOBAL STRATEGY IN G20' in association with Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) & National Stock Exchange of India Limited, truly set the foundation for many women entrepreneurs who set uncertain and very conscious foot into this remarkable venue. Around 250+ women entrepreneurs participated at this seminar. Women who walked in not knowing what to expect and even too shy to ask; left with their heads held high, filled with new ideas and most importantly Self-worth.

Ms. Shweta Shalini, President - CEWE set the stage on fire with her charged, relevant and factual opening speech. During the Fire Side Chat with Ms. Bhumi Pednekar - Entrepreneur, Actor & Climate Warrior and Ms. Shweta Shalini, President - CEWE, who not only brought in her glamorous self, but also showed us her vulnerability as a female entrepreneur in a man's world. Her emphasis on Prioritizing self, truly hit the mark.

Shri Ashishkumar Chauhan, Managing Director & CEO - National Stock Exchange of India Limited drove in the importance of funding, investors and pitching. His candid confession of how he had failed a number of times, but kept going because 'stopping' was unthinkable was truly heartening.

During another Fireside Chat with Ms. Zarina Screwvala, Philanthropist, Co ? Founder - Swades Foundation, Ms. Riddhi Doshi, Founding Member - CEWE got the audience thinking about the hardships women face at the grass root levels. Toilet Ek Prem Katha is more than a movie- It's hard reality.

During the power packed Panel Discussion Moderated by Ms. Sonal Jaitly, Lead, Gender Equality Social Inclusion Practice (GESI) - Microsave Consulting, Ms. Nidhi Modi, Director - Gautam Modi Group & EV Director - FADA, said that though taking and working for family business, she did face bias and difficulties, Ms. Chetna Gala Sinha, Founder ? Mann Deshi Foundation charged the audience with positive stories of how the rural women pitched and got their bank and financial stability as a group.
Ms. Rohini Iyer, Founder & Director - Raindrop Media, was brutally honest about how she was seen as a Rebel and that to survive in the media and in a man?s world one needs to be a Rebel and that Woman should not give up, it?s good to be emotional as women, but that should be her strength. Dr. Bhavi Mody, Founding Member - CEWE shared that digital media has increased market penetration many folds and helps entrepreneurs get more visibility and that success lies in working together and supporting each other?s growth journey.

Ms. Rachana Bhusari, Vice President - National Stock Exchange of India Limited gave some fabulous insights for MSME listing on NSE, on their platform Emerge. She also emphasized and elaborated on the recently launched Social Stock Exchange by NSE and how it will pave path to more access to capital for social enterprises and create a huge impact in the social impact space.

CEWE was officially launched by its President Shweta Shalini ji and Founding Members Bhavesh Kothari, Minal Kothari, Riddhi Doshi Patel, Chaitali Chatterjee, Dr. Bhavi Mody, Neerja Pathania, Sujata Mengane and Rinku Nagda, followed by a celebration and ringing the Listing Bell at the National Stock Exchange of India Limited. Later Mr. Bhavesh Kothari, Founding Member - CEWE also presented the Vote of Thanks on behalf of the entire team of CEWE.

Consortium of Empowered Women Entrepreneurs (CEWE) is a consortium of the representatives of organizations namely Billennium Divas Pvt. Ltd, LAJA, WIBE-The Women Tribe, Women Entrepreneurs Enclave (WEE) Woman Hike & WE7 Care Foundation

CEWE is delighted to associate with The Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) in facilitating this initiative by bringing together various women entrepreneurs platform for participation in G20 through WEP.

The entire event with the amazing panelists and awe-inspiring stories was spectacular. This would not have been possible without the power of a team who want to make a difference in the world of women entrepreneurship along with the wholehearted support of dynamic speakers, guest dignitaries, our Partners, Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) & National Stock Exchange of India Limited, Media, the Press and our participants to make it a huge success.

For more information, kindly visit https://www.ceweindia.org or contact us on ceweoffice@ceweindia.org