About Aspire For Her

Changing the Future of Women's Economic Empowerment

Aspire For Her is building India's largest ecosystem for women — enabling ambition through mentorship, opportunity, community, and learning.

1,120,914 community + hackathon reach

250+ corporate partners

30 focused communities

Meet our Advisory Board

Aspire For Her celebrates 5 years of impact

What Drives Us

Our Mission & Vision

We create the conditions for women to enter, stay, and thrive in the workforce through empowerment, opportunity, and community.

Our Mission

Creating a generation of financially independent women by enabling them to enter, stay, and thrive in the workforce, powered by communities and networks.

Our 2030 Ambition

Impact 10 million+ women in India’s economy by 2030.

How We Create Change

A connected ecosystem for every stage of her journey

We bring together the relationships, capabilities, and opportunities women need to move forward.

Community

Belong to a supportive network built around shared ambition and lived experience.

Mentorship

Learn from women and allies who share practical guidance at every career stage.

Learning

Build the skills and confidence to navigate a changing world of work.

Opportunity

Find pathways to meaningful careers, entrepreneurship, and leadership.

Our Impact

Powered by Community

Every number tells a story of transformation

Career Impact

Building futures, one career at a time

21,000+

Placements

5,000+

Jobs Posted

250+

Corporate partners

Community

Growing together, stronger together

1,120,914

Community + hackathon reach

Communities

3,000+

1:1 mentorship sessions

11 lakh+

Hours of skilling

5,000+

Events

"Every woman deserves the opportunity to realize her full potential. Our team works tirelessly to create pathways for success, breaking barriers and building bridges. Together, we're not just changing careers—we're transforming lives."

Madhura DasGupta Sinha

Founder & CEO, Aspire For Her

Leadership Team

Management & Core Team

The leaders who guide our mission and drive impactful change every day.

Ruchita Tandon

Chief Growth Officer

Rica Roy

Lead – Special Projects

Governance & Guidance

Our Advisory Board

Experienced leaders who bring strategic perspective, thoughtful governance, and a shared commitment to women’s economic empowerment.

Manisha Girotra

Board Member

CEO, Moelis & Company (India); formerly CEO, UBS India.

Roma Balwani

Independent Director

Co-Founder, RB Foundation; formerly President, Group Communications & Brand, Vedanta.

Ujwal Thakar

Board Member

Co-Founder, Ujwal Impact Partners; Chairman, Educate Girls; formerly CEO, Pratham and GiveIndia.

Puneet Pushkarna

Board Member

General Partner, Solmark; Chairman Emeritus, TiE Singapore; experienced board leader.

Strategic Guidance

Our Advisors

Guiding our vision and strategy with decades of expertise.

Divya Sampath

Growth Advisor

Angel investor, business incubator, and digital transformation leader—Divya wears many hats. As a Sponsor/Partner at AWE Funds and a TiE Charter Member & Co-Chair, she champions economic empowerment and backs women-led success stories.

Poornima Shenoy

Strategy Advisor

Poornima leads Hummingbird Advisors, helping young businesses take flight, especially those led by women. A true powerhouse, she sits on the boards of Dixon, NSEIT, Co-Forge BPM, and Padget Electronics. She is a TiE Charter Member, a British Chevening Scholar, and co-author of Accelerating Her Business.

Jaya Janardanan

Technology & Operations Advisor

With almost 30 years in bank tech, Jaya brings a mix of strategy, tech expertise, and solid leadership. She's been recognised as a leading woman achiever in the BFSI space, winning multiple awards along the way. Passionate about empowering women, Jaya also set up a customer care centre that creates job opportunities for women looking to get back into the workforce.

Awards & Recognition