We mean business: 20 women entrepreneurs, 20 stories

By:

Ghosh, Vishwajyoti Vishwajyoti

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Publication details: Germany & New Delhi: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) & Yoda Press, 2022.Description: vii, 212p.: col. ill., maps; pbk.: 23cmISBN:

9789382579847

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DDC classification:

338.04 GHO

Summary: WE Mean Business is an anthology of graphic narratives by and of twenty inspiring businesswomen from across India. Based on extensive interviews conducted over a year, these visual retellings convey the diverse lifestories and lifeworlds of their protagonists as they chose to narrate them. These are stories of ambitious women defying expectations and claiming space. Here, you will meet steel traders, factory owners, potters, YouTubers, weavers and several others as their diverse trajectories unfold in non-metropolitan India. ‘There's no greater joy than to watch women entrepreneurs take a leap forward and be an important part of the startup ecosystem. These are not just 20 stories of courage and hope but a revolution bringing women's growth to the fore. An inspiring read for aspiring and successful entrepreneurs alike - thank you for stringing these together!’—Sairee Chahal, Founder, Sheroes and Mahila Money ‘As we celebrate the success of women entrepreneurs, we often do not see the sacrifices and struggles they have to overcome along the way. Reading about such inspiring real-life accounts can encourage other women to persevere, and build and grow their own businesses.’—Chetna Gala Sinha, Founder, Mann Deshi Foundation; Co-chair World Economic Forum 2018 ‘Portrayed with great sensitivity and charm, each true-life story here is depicted in a unique and discerning visual style, making this collection a powerful document for our times.’—Orijit Sen, author of River of Stories and editor, Comixense https://www.amazon.in/WE-Mean-Business-Entrepreneurs-Stories/dp/9382579842

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
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WE Mean Business is an anthology of graphic narratives by and of twenty inspiring businesswomen from across India. Based on extensive interviews conducted over a year, these visual retellings convey the diverse lifestories and lifeworlds of their protagonists as they chose to narrate them. These are stories of ambitious women defying expectations and claiming space. Here, you will meet steel traders, factory owners, potters, YouTubers, weavers and several others as their diverse trajectories unfold in non-metropolitan India. ‘There's no greater joy than to watch women entrepreneurs take a leap forward and be an important part of the startup ecosystem. These are not just 20 stories of courage and hope but a revolution bringing women's growth to the fore. An inspiring read for aspiring and successful entrepreneurs alike - thank you for stringing these together!’—Sairee Chahal, Founder, Sheroes and Mahila Money ‘As we celebrate the success of women entrepreneurs, we often do not see the sacrifices and struggles they have to overcome along the way. Reading about such inspiring real-life accounts can encourage other women to persevere, and build and grow their own businesses.’—Chetna Gala Sinha, Founder, Mann Deshi Foundation; Co-chair World Economic Forum 2018 ‘Portrayed with great sensitivity and charm, each true-life story here is depicted in a unique and discerning visual style, making this collection a powerful document for our times.’—Orijit Sen, author of River of Stories and editor, Comixense

https://www.amazon.in/WE-Mean-Business-Entrepreneurs-Stories/dp/9382579842

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