Female Entrepreneurs | Page 6

As a woman working in a male-dominated industry, Mahendra admits that she has often felt neglected or forgotten by her peers in the sector- however, she made sure that such challenges never deterred her from realizing her goals.

"Yes, I work at the Louvre Abu Dhabi, and I am very proud of that, but I like to continue saying that I am also an author, poet, and photographer, because that is my identity more than anything else, and what I do at the Louvre Abu Dhabi feeds into that."

"We loved the idea of having a business that wasn't just about earning money, but also helping other aspiring entrepreneurs achieve success."

Shifting businesses online has become much easier than it was just a few years ago– and that's especially good for women and communities who have historically had fewer opportunities to succeed.

With its mission being to help tech companies around the world to find highly qualified IT specialists, GITEX 2021 is an obvious and must-attend event for the Polish enterprise and its founder.

"I've learnt that being consistent, trusting myself and doing what I believe in, even without those often repeated '10 years of experience,' is the only way to achieve everything I want to with Dude Just Dude, and any other ventures that begin along the way."

Opening and successfully operating any business requires resilience and an entrepreneurial mindset, along with strategic leadership and smart systems.

In her current role at V-Origin Technology, Lin is figuring out how AI can be used to transform traditional industries like agriculture and manufacturing.

"Women's ideas and opinions must be heard, but they should be implemented on a competitive basis, so that eventually the quality of a technical solution and business success won't depend on gender differences."

As a female entrepreneur, Al Madani believes her strong convictions and beliefs in her work and ideas have protected her from any gender-based setbacks in the industry.

The female scientists and founders duo behind Wayakit explain how the COVID-19 crisis led to a business pivot, which ultimately opened doors to new sectors such as the aviation industry.

Envisioned as an innovation hub that will support Jordanian startups, SMEs, and entrepreneurial individuals in the tourism and hospitality sectors, Nazzal hopes to attain two primary goals with Landmark 2.0

"The best part of being an entrepreneur is getting to meet so many talented entrepreneurs, changemakers, and passionate people, but the experience of being a woman in the tech field is indeed challenging."

Perhaps best known for the soft and fluffy ensaymada that it sells, Pies Basket is a Sharjah-based bakery specializing in different kinds of Filipino breads, cakes, and pastries.

Launched in 2020, MindTales is a part of Abu Dhabi's Hub 71 ecosystem, with the startup making use of latest technologies -artificial intelligence in particular- to provide mental health services on an online platform.

Founded by Elaf Patel in 2019, Sugargram offers bite-sized cupcakes that showcase both flavor and, wait for it, personality.

"I built a business for a reason. I wanted to help event organizers to host amazing, successful events. Joining Bevy will help us continue our vision, and scale this even bigger."

"If you don't have anyone positive around you, be ok with being by yourself. Work on yourself daily. Do not compromise, do not give up, do not forget your mission and your why."

The Dubai-based distributing platform offers skincare, shaving, hairstyling, and haircare items for men.

"I constantly strive to understand the market challenges, and facilitate milestones that can help businesses and entrepreneurs leap over the hurdles they face, as well as any discrepancies that may follow along their track to creating scalable businesses."

Sparked by her passion for football, this Emirati entrepreneur was ignited to launch an athlete brand development agency to empower the region's most talented athletes, and she's ready for more.