Building <div>Archana Purohit, a dynamic entrepreneur, CXO level leader and Angel Investor, has charted an impressive trajectory in the realms of media, entrepreneurship, and corporate leadership. Transitioning seamlessly from print to digital media, she played pivotal roles at Franchise India Media as bureau head in Mumbai before spearheading digitalization as a Director in her family business, The Hitavada ( central India’s largest circulating English Daily)<br><br>Undeterred by familial roles, Archana, a fourth-generation entrepreneur, founded Digital Ozone in 2018, propelling it to success with a modest capital. As CEO, she led the agency to serve 50+ prominent brands, achieving a remarkable 90% retainer rate. Even during the pandemic, her team thrived, servicing over 100 brands with innovative digital solutions.<br><br>Her entrepreneurial prowess caught the eye of eYantra Industries, leading to the acquisition and rebranding of Digital Ozone in 2021. She lead the team there as CEO of eYantra Industries, up until December 2023. Archana steered a team of 70+ professionals, driving marketing strategies for global FinTech, EdTech, and Health-tech entities like iSprout, Zaggle, Tax Spanner ECmas, Zuchi to name a few. And and touching down a turnover of 500+ cr. <br><br>Her transformative work earned her Business World's 40 Under 40 award in 2023.<br><br>An ISB alumni and continuous learner, Archana brings a wealth of experience from working with 100+ leading brands. Based in Hyderabad, she combines a global perspective from international assignments with a focus on collaborating with high-energy start-ups in advisory or directorial roles. <br><br>Archana is a trailblazer, adept at envisioning growth and driving success for growth-centric enterprises.</div>
Startup Growth Stories from Hyderabad
eChai Ventures, PitchGround, and CoKarma will be hosting the Startup Growth Stories panel discussion and networking meetup with founders and leaders from Hyderabad on 18th December, Saturday from 2 pm to 3 pm.
eChai Ventures, PitchGround, and CoKarma will be hosting the Startup Growth Stories panel discussion and networking meetup with founders and leaders from Hyderabad on 18th December, Saturday from 2 pm to 3 pm.
Building <div>Likitha Bhanu co-founded Terragreens Organic along with her mother, Padmaja Bhanu in 2012. Terragreens was started with a mission to provide healthy and 100% organic food to the consumer which is good for them, the farmer and the planet. <br><br>Terragreens, which was started out of a family farm, today works with 12000 farmers all India with over 100 products and has a retail presence in over 1000 outlets. She founded Green Station, a retail venture with sustainability and healthy living at it's core. Green Station currently has three retail outlets and a growing e-commerce presence across Hyderabad. </div><div><br></div><div>Likitha holds a passion for sustainable lifestyle choices and believes food to be an integral part of it. She is actively involved in spreading awareness about making the right choices not only for ourselves but also, the environment that we live in and hopes to contribute to the sustainability movement at scale. Apart from business, she is passionate about issues and challenges faced by women in all walks of life, travel and learning about new cultures.</div>
Building <div>I am a management consultant-turned-entrepreneur. After a corporate career spanning 17 years, I decided to pursue my passion for diversity by co-founding ‘The star in me’, with a vision to bridge the gender gap in the workforce and in leadership.<br><br>‘The star in me’ is an exclusive career advancement platform for women professionals and a diversity partner for organizations.<br><br>From incubating consulting practices to spearheading transformation programs with C-suite leaders across 5 continents, and my recent foray into entrepreneurship, I have diverse experience. Serving on the Board of Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode - my alma mater, has added another valuable dimension to my profile.<br> <br>I am a voracious reader, speaker and I often blog about professional life at https://thestarinme.com. </div>
eChai Partner Brands
eChai Ventures partners with select brands as their growth partner. Together we explore new ideas, open doors, and build momentum across the startup ecosystem.