NATIONAL, 1st FEBRUARY, 2024 (GPN): Miss Swathi Reddy Gunupati, Founder of Mudhra Ventures and Executive Director, IQuest Enterprises Quoted,

“Fueling the momentum for Nari Shakti, the past decade has witnessed remarkable strides in women empowerment. 2024 seems to swing in bigger changes with the 30 crore Mudra Yojana loans dedicated for women entrepreneurs, 28% rise in female higher education enrollment and 43% representation in STEM courses. This will inevitably bring in significant progress with a surge in entrepreneurship, improved living conditions, and a focus on dignity. We are hopeful that the newer legal and political reforms will encourage growing women participation in the workforce.”

Profile: Ms Swathi Reddy Gunupati –

Ms. Swathi Reddy Gunupati, the founder of Mudhra Ventures is a second-generation entrepreneur and serial angel investor, crafting her success through a careful blend of traditional values and contemporary business strategies. 

She has made substantial investments in diverse lifestyle entities, including “Pahadi Local,” a personal wellness brand, “Dough Mama,” a gourmet pizza venture, and “SeeSaw Spaces,” a children’s wellness studio. Notably, she marked her debut in the film industry as a producer of the movie “Mangalavaaram.”

Ms. Swathi’s academic foundation includes specialised studies in Family Business Management and Women Entrepreneurship at Stanford University. She began her journey as a Management Trainee at Sony Entertainment Singapore, followed by a role as a business development associate at the renowned television channel “MAA TV,” now known as “Star MAA.”

Ms. Swathi also holds the position of Executive Director at IQuest Enterprises. Her strategic vision and adept navigation of challenges have led to the expansion of her family business portfolio, across sectors ranging from sports to semiconductors and entertainment to pharmaceuticals. Through this dynamic trajectory, she continues to make impactful contributions to the business landscape, exemplifying a fusion of tradition and innovation.Ends