About Us
Chaitra Divate is the founder of “Desi Udyoginis”, a digital platform dedicated to celebrating the strength, creativity, and resilience of Indian women entrepreneurs.
Who we are
Meet Chaitra Divate,
Empowering women isn’t just her goal — it’s her purpose, woven into every story she tells.
Chaitra Divate is the founder of “Desi Udyoginis”, a digital platform dedicated to celebrating the strength, creativity, and resilience of Indian women entrepreneurs. For Chaitra, Desi Udyoginis was born from a simple yet powerful belief — that every woman’s entrepreneurial journey deserves to be seen, supported, and celebrated.
Background
With a strong background in storytelling and marketing, Chaitra brings together her experience as the Co-Founder of Mountain Flower Animation and her passion for authentic narratives. Through interviews, features, and startup stories, she created Desi Udyoginis as a platform where women-led businesses are seen, heard, and celebrated across India’s entrepreneurial landscape.
Vision
Chaitra envisions Desi Udyoginis as more than a brand — a vibrant community where women entrepreneurs gain visibility, mentorship, and meaningful connections. It is a growing movement dedicated to rewriting India’s startup story through the voices of women who dare to dream, build, and lead with purpose.
How we work
Our Origin
We believe every woman has a story worth sharing — a journey filled with courage, creativity, and determination.
Phase 1: The Spark
Desi Udyoginis began as a simple yet powerful idea—to reach women entrepreneurs from Tier-2 cities and bring their stories to light. What started as a thought soon became a mission of appreciation, visibility, and placing women at the centre stage of entrepreneurship.
Phase 2: Building the Sisterhood
The idea turned into action as we began connecting with women entrepreneurs across regions. Today, Desi Udyoginis has featured and engaged with 35+ women entrepreneurs, creating a growing community that continues to expand with every story shared.
Phase 3: Collective Growth
With a strong foundation in place, Desi Udyoginis is now collaborating with women-led organisations and networks. These partnerships help us reach deeper, amplify more voices, and support women entrepreneurs at a much larger scale.
Meet
Our Board Members
We believe every woman has a story worth sharing — a journey filled with courage, creativity, and determination.
Vandita Tiwari
Mahima
Geeta Kabadi
Chaitra Divate
Recognitions
Achievements Award
Collaborating with amazing organizations to empower women entrepreneurs
