Prime Highlights:
- The SheSparks booth at TechSparks 2025 became a vibrant platform for women to learn, network, and gain confidence over three days.
- Prominent women leaders, including Vaishnavi Devi, Taruna Manchanda, Tanvi Dubey, and Chitra Singh, shared insights on entrepreneurship, marketing, product development, and selling with empathy.
Key Facts:
- The event featured micro masterclasses, interactive sessions, contests, and one-on-one mentorship, offering practical guidance on funding, growth, and business strategies.
- SheSparks is YourStory’s flagship initiative for women entrepreneurs and was part of India’s leading startup-tech conference, TechSparks 2025.
Background:
The SheSparks booth at TechSparks 2025 was a lively space where women could learn, network, and get inspired over three days. As YourStory’s main initiative for women entrepreneurs, SheSparks stood out at India’s top startup-tech conference, giving women a place to share ideas, experiences, and build confidence.
The booth offered micro masterclasses, interactive sessions, and fun contests for women looking to grow their careers, start businesses, or get practical tips on funding, sales, marketing, and product development. Visitors also got the chance to talk to YourStory editors and connect with like-minded women.
On Day 1, Lathika Pai, Founder of SonderConnect, talked about Bootstrapped vs Funded Startups, explaining how funding choices affect growth and control. Next, Vaishnavi Devi from Swiggy talked about the Product Mindset for Women Founders and how women can use intuition and analysis to build products.
On the final day, Taruna Manchanda from Microsoft shared her career journey, Tanvi Dubey from Chiratae Ventures talked about Building Marketing from Day Zero, and Chitra Singh from Saleswomentoring gave tips on selling with empathy and trust. The day ended with one-on-one mentorship from Shachi Jalote of Shastra VC, giving personalized guidance on pitching and fundraising.
Over the three days, the SheSparks booth helped women learn, connect, and gain confidence. With contests, discussions, and mentorship, it became a space where women entrepreneurs could dream bigger, share their stories, and feel motivated to make an impact.
