Summary
Somdutta Singh is an Indian businesswoman and author.[1][2] She is known for facilitating the creation of the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) by the Government of India in collaboration with NITI Aayog.[3][4]
Somdutta Singh | |
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 Singh in 2020 | |
| Born | Kolkata |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Mount Carmel College, Bangalore, Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur and author |
| Notable work | Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) |
| Website | https://www.drsomdutta.com |
Career edit
Singh started her career as a Vice-Chairman of Nasscom Product Council.[5] She served as Chief Advisor of Bloomberg Quint.[6]
In 2013, she co-founded Unspun Group at Bangalore, India and Assiduus Global in Atlanta, Georgia.[7]
Singh is a member of Entrepreneurs' Organization and Young Presidents' Organization.[8]
In 2021, she ranked in Times 40 Under 40 and featured in Fortune India's 50 Most Powerful Businesswomen edition.[9]
In 2023, Singh has been awarded Champions of Change for driving social development in India.[10] She was named among India's 100 most influential women innovators and entrepreneurs in 2023 by Business World[11]
References edit
- ^ "Young Entrepreneurs Share Crucial Lessons From Their Expereince". Femina (India).
- ^ "Dr Somdutta Singh - Profile". Global Council for the Promotion of International Trade.
- ^ "International Women's Day 2018: Niti Aayog to launch its 'Women Entrepreneurship Platform' on March 8". DNA India.
- ^ Kannan, Uma (1 March 2024). "Early-stage start-ups witness uptick in fundraising". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Securing funding major challenge for women entrepreneurs, say founders". Business Standard.
- ^ "Nasscom, T-Hub and Government of Karnataka partners with Bloomberg|Quint to launch 'ScaleUP' initiative". itvarnews.techplusmedia.com. 13 November 2017.
- ^ "What next for Paytm? Expert explains how restrictions affect consumers". India Today.
- ^ "Interview: Dr Somdutta Singh – Founder-CEO – Assiduus Global". Suger Mint. 1 August 2022.
- ^ "Dr. Somdutta Singh, CEO And Founder Of Assiduus, Named As Finalist In VentureBeat's Women In AI Leadership Awards". womenentrepreneurindia.com.
- ^ "Serial Entrepreneur and Assiduus Global Inc. Founder Dr. Somdutta Singh Presented with the Coveted Champions of Change Award". The Week.
- ^ "Dr Somdutta Singh: A Woman Who Wears Several Hats With Ease". Businessworld.