Manisha Gupta

About
Founder & CEO, Start Up!
Manisha was a journalist before she joined the social entrepreneurship sector. For 30 years, she has studied, chronicled, and contributed to shaping the eco-system for social entrepreneurship in India. Manisha served as the India Country Representative and International Director at Ashoka: Innovators for the Public where she worked for ten years. Before launching Start Up! she consulted with leading Indian and international non-profit organizations and philanthropies. Manisha has co-authored two books, 1098- Childline Calling and Opening Doors – Ten Years of Ford Foundation’s International Fellowships in India. She served as the regional representative for the Ford Global Fellowship Program. Manisha is a passionate believer of creating deep impact through lean teams.

[Day 2]
2.30 - 3.40 PM
Theme: Unlocking Potential: How Mentorship Transforms the Lives of India’s Girls and Women