The AKCJ Ventures team had the privilege of attending SHE Unplugged—an open mic experience powered by TiE Delhi-NCR’s SHE (Supporting Her Entrepreneurship) initiative, and it was nothing short of inspiring and insightful.

SHE Unplugged brings together aspiring women founders, early-stage entrepreneurs, and women-led startups eager to scale their impact. This initiative is rapidly becoming a nurturing community for women across diverse sectors, championing collaboration, peer learning, and shared growth.

The evening featured a dynamic panel discussion with trailblazers from India’s startup and investment ecosystem: Padmaja Ruparel (Co-founder, Indian Angel Network), Ntasha (Co-founder & Managing Partner, Ankurit Capital), and Salone Sehgal (Founder & Managing Partner, Lumikai Fund). Their candid insights on fundraising, scaling, and breaking barriers were genuinely motivating, offering actionable wisdom for the road ahead.

Equally exciting was the interactive open mic session—a platform for real stories, real dreams, and the kind of honest connections that fuel entrepreneurship. Hearing firsthand the journeys, struggles, and achievements of fellow women founders brought the power and possibility of this ecosystem to life.

As a team, we left energized by both the knowledge shared and the spirit of support in the room. SHE Unplugged is a must-attend for anyone passionate about women’s entrepreneurship. Here’s to more such events and a growing movement of women-led innovation redefining the business landscape—AKCJ Ventures is honored to be a part of it.