A journey from Corporate to Social Entrepreneurship | Gouree Manjarekar | TEDxTilakwadi
The stereotype is to keep prospering in the career one is established in. It's breaking the mold phenomenon when one chooses to walk another path just to make a difference in the society. The speaker talks about how she broke the mold to make a difference for the ones who most need it. University rank during graduation. A post-graduate degree in computer application. A lucrative job in an IT multinational company. Ms.Gouree Deshpande Manjrekar had everything set to make a succcessful career in the corporate world. However, she realized her calling is in community empowerment. Ten years later, today, she is hailed as one of the most promising and impactful social entrepreneurs from the north Karnataka region. Gauree is the founder of 'The Pankh Foundation' an NGO that empowers rural women by upskilling them. The several women who trained at 'Pankh', achieved self-reliance, and became financially independent are a testament to Gauree's excellent vision and dedication. Her tremendous efforts won her the 'Indian Women Excellence and leadership award 2019'. Pankh Handicrafts' products serve customers locally and globally, including the Indian Embassy in Paris. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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