Key Milestones 2014
I INSPIRE 2014 , Delhi
Biz Divas presents “I Inspire”, national conference for women leaders. The event aims to be a confluence of ideas, a convergence of thought and celebration of the spirit of diversity and entrepreneurship.
Launch of Quarterly Biz Divas Magazine
At I INSPIRE 2014, Biz Divas launched the first Biz Divas Magazine. It is one of its own kind of magazine which celebrates women leaders from Business, Corporates, NGOs and Public leadership space. It promotes the spirit of entrepreneurship, diversity & inclusion.
Leadership in Mentoring Award
It is a proud moment for us at Biz Divas to share that Sarika Gupta Bhattacharyya, co-founder Biz Divas was honored with the first annual Leadership in Mentoring Award by Vital Voices & Bank of America and none other than Hillary Clinton in June 2014.
Women on Boards Research Report, Mumbai
Our recent report “Women on Boards” has influenced the decision makers in Govt & corporate levels to look at Corporate Best Practices at Boardroom level in a different lens
“Women on Boards” Conclave at DELL, Bangalore
Biz Divas in partnership with Dell hosted a “Women on Boards” conclave to discuss the challenges & solutions faced by women to reach the leadership positions. Leaders like Apurva Purohit & Kumud Srinivasan gave insights to their journey to reach the top of the game.
Pinkathon, Delhi
Biz Divas partnered with Pinkathon – Only Women’s marathon an initiative by Milind Soman. Biz Divas members participated in large numbers to raise awareness on fitness and breast cancer. Our Founder, Ranjana Deop – an avid runner & fitness enthusiast was Pinkathon Champion, Delhi.
Webinar Series for Women Entrepreneurs
Biz Divas in partnership with South Asia Foundation conducted Webinar series to advance women’s entrepreneurship in the region (South Asia) and build stronger economic ties between South & Central Asia.
Women on Boards Mentoring Program
Biz Divas Women on Boards Program was kickstarted in Oct 2014 with 10 CXO leaders being paired with 10 emerging powerful women leaders for 6 months to guide and support them to develop a more structured approach to their professional career and board roles
Biz Divas Corporate Network Roundtables
Biz Divas Corporate Network conducted series of Knowledge Sharing Roundtables and Focus Group Discussion on topics of “Women on Boards” and “Retention of Women Talent – Challenges & Solutions” which were followed by published research reports on these issues.
Retention of Women Talent
It is a known fact that retaining half the women employee population is a necessity rather than a feel good need. Biz Divas Corporate Network conducted Focus Group Discussions across 40 corporates & 5 cities and via case study methodology deliberated on the challenges & solutions for retaining women talent.
Inclusion in India Inc
Biz Divas in partnership with IIM Ahmedabad organized Inclusion Summit followed by a Research Report. It explored beliefs and mind-sets operating in the Indian social and corporate environment that would lead to a robust understanding of extent, issues, and way forward on ‘Inclusion’ in Indian corporates.
