Women Entrepreneurs Driving Systemic Change in Industry-Led Workforce

As industries continue to evolve at an unprecedented pace, workforce development has become a critical focus for companies seeking to navigate ongoing disruption and remain competitive, adaptable, and inclusive.

According to the World Economic Forum, 50% of all employees will need reskilling by 2025 due to the sweeping impacts of automation and technological advancements, which are rapidly altering job roles across sectors.

This disruption has spurred a wave of innovation led by visionary women entrepreneurs who are tackling specific skill gaps, diversity needs, and operational shifts within their industries.

By addressing these critical areas, they are not only fulfilling immediate workforce demands but also laying the groundwork for long-term resilience, ensuring industries are better equipped to thrive in a future defined by constant transformation.

Unlike traditional corporate training, which often lacks customization and real-world application, women entrepreneurs are developing platforms that integrate personalized, industry-specific training with advanced technologies like AI, data analytics, and virtual simulations.

A study by LinkedIn found that companies with strong training programs see 218% higher income per employee than those without. By delivering more effective, tailored training, these women-led ventures enable companies to drive productivity gains and employee engagement in a way that generic programs cannot.

This shift reflects the importance of addressing workforce development with a strategic, industry-aligned approach.

Moreover, diversity and inclusion are becoming integral to workforce strategies, with research showing that companies with diverse teams are 21% more likely to experience above-average profitability.

Recognizing this, many of these entrepreneurs are incorporating inclusive hiring practices and career advancement support for underrepresented groups.

Their work is helping to dismantle traditional barriers and make industries more equitable and inclusive, aligning workforce development with broader social and organizational goals.

For instance, companies that prioritize inclusive workforce practices see 60% lower turnover, showcasing the direct business benefits of inclusive development models.

Here are the Top 4 Women Entrepreneurs Driving Systemic Change in Industry-Led Workforce-

Yogita Tulsiani, iXceed Solutions:-

Yogita is the Director & Co-founder of iXceed Solutions . The dynamic Ms Yogita Tulsiani is armed with a Master’s in Business Administration from ISB, Hyderabad.

The versatile businessperson has more than a decade of experience in Business Development and Consultancy across various industries in the UK, USA, Europe and APAC.

Her repertoire includes an illustrious clientele in the Financial Services, Telecom, Retail, Information Technology and Learning industries like Genpact Headstrong and HP.

Aditi Gupta, Menstrupedia:-

Aditi Gupta is a social entrepreneur and the co-founder of Menstrupedia, an organisation that promotes menstrual health awareness. She is regarded as one of India’s most successful female business owners. She and her spouse, Tuhin Paul, established the business together.

Her own experiences with this supposedly taboo lead to the venture. She frequently had to endure the discomfort of her period alone, with no assistance to lessen the suffering.

Anisha Singh, Mydala:-

Anisha Singh is no stranger to riding the roller coaster; before obtaining the success she now has, she experienced many ups and downs in life.

She is the CEO and co-founder of Mydala, the largest deals platform in India.Anisha’s arduous journey began when she was assisting entrepreneurs on Capitol Hill. She later worked as an e-learning ecosystem designer for a Boston-based software startup.

Shelly Singh, PeopleStrong:-

Shelly Singh is the co-founder of PeopleStrong . After a short stint as HR professional Shelly identified a business challenge and co-founded PeopleStrong in 2002. Since then PeopleStrong has grown to be one of the most successful entrepreneurial journeys in the Indian ecosystem.

As a chief business officer, she continues to build a strong brand for the organization while also anchoring the strategic and operational initiatives at PeopleStrong. She was identified as “Thought leader of the year” in 2014 by the HRO Today, Asia Pacific forum. 

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