While the pandemic’s impact on the start-up segment was “debilitating” with about 15% temporarily shutting shop, Wadhwani Foundation — a not-for-profit group that works with start-ups in 20 countries —…
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Soft skills such as customer-centricity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and flawless written and verbal communication provide a competitive edge to any upcoming entrepreneur According to the recent TiE Delhi-NCR-Zinnov report ‘COVID-19…
Wadhwani Foundation, a not-for-profit with the mission of accelerating economic development in emerging economies launched the ‘Sahayata’Initiative in July 2020 to assist small and medium businesses, public health workers and…
1. Can SMBs in India be the answer to managing the troublesome increase in unemployment and underemployment? Globally 70% of all new jobs that are created are created by startups,…
“The biggest challenge for job seekers in the MSME space would be to align with the management in a sector that has traditionally been tech-averse. Another challenge will be to…
Ease of Doing Business for MSMEs: While the government can plan and allot resources and craft conducive policies, private and non-profit organizations can bring superior implementation expertise through effective program…
The idea for every entrepreneur in today’s time is to keep hope alive and work hard. Dr. Ajay Kela, CEO and President of Wadhwani Foundation in an exclusive conversation with…
Wadhwani Foundation (WF), set up by U.S.-based serial entrepreneur Dr. Romesh Wadhwani, has announced a three-pronged ‘Sahayata Initiative’ to help 10,000 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) from India to navigate…
The Wadhwani Foundation (WF) has earmarked ₹200 crore to help distressed SMEs affected by the economic crisis and to help public health workers improve their Covid-related knowledge and skills. The Wadhwani…
International MSME Day 2020 is more of a sombre occasion requiring introspection instead of celebration. The pandemic has thrown the world economy into chaos and small businesses are facing the…
Wadhwani Foundation appears to have shifted its focus from accelerating the growth of SMEs to survival and stability (of SMEs). Ajay Kela, President and CEO of the foundation, said that…
In an interaction with BW Disrupt, Dr. Ajay Kela, President and CEO, Wadhwani Foundation spoke about the non-profit organization. Dr. Kela leads the Foundation’s initiatives across Asia, Africa and Latin…
Unemployment is undeniably one of the greatest challenges Africa faces and is generally a problem in emerging economies. Experts have argued that youth unemployment and underemployment are among the main…
14th Aug 2018: The Wadhwani Foundation has launched ‘Venture ScaleUp’, a programme with no-fee and zero-equity business, for startups and small businesses to scale up. This programme was launched recently…
Wadhwani Foundation, a US-based non-governmental organisation, has partnered with University of Rwanda to promote entrepreneurship and support the skills ecosystem in Rwanda, a statement from the two institutions indicates. Through…
American tycoon Romesh Wadhwani who founded giant Symphony Technology Group has launched a search for a new crop of entrepreneurs who can create the much needed jobs in Kenya. Through…
In order to fully tackle the unemployment problem, experts have called for a multi-dimensional approach which involves both skilling and promoting entrepreneurship. According to census report Uganda’s population between the…
The Foundation is keen on creating more jobs by boosting startups and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with dedicated programmes in these 100 cities that could generate million jobs a…
Wadhwani Foundation was set up in 2000 by Romesh Wadhwani—the Silicon Valley entrepreneur and philanthropist—with the mission of accelerating economic development in emerging economies through large-scale job creation. The foundation…
Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) is “a hidden gem and critical sector for accelerating job growth and also GDP growth” of the country. The Wadhwani Foundation is a non-profit…
The Wadhwani Foundation is a non-profit organization established by Silicon Valley billionaire, Dr. Ramesh Wadhwani. Their initiative National Entrepreneurship Network (NEN) was launched in 2003 with the purpose of accelerating…
High-potential entrepreneurship that drives jobs at scale is borne out of a culture of innovation and risk-taking. The good news is that there has been a drastic change in that…
Loyalty, commitment to work and the willingness to take responsibility are the qualities that makes former defence personnel perfectly fit for many jobs. Startups, more associated with those just out…
On the heels of World Youth Skills Day [WYSD], Ajay’s view on creating the right skilling ecosystem in India is featured in the New Indian Express.
Dr. Ajay Kela is the President & CEO of the Wadhwani Foundation. With 30 years of experience managing global software businesses under his belt, Ajay came on board the Wadhwani…
Dr Ajay Kela is the President and CEO of the $250mln Wadhwani Foundation, founded by well-known Silicon Valley entrepreneur and philanthropist Dr Romesh Wadhwani. Under his leadership, the Foundation has…
From the birth of a simple idea to creating skilled labour and boosting the economy, Dr Romesh Wadhwani’s the Wadhwani Foundation has come a long way. Founded in 2000 by…
Wadhwani Foundation was set up in 2000 by Dr Romesh Wadhwani with the mission of accelerating economic development in emerging economies through large-scale job creation. The foundation is present in…
The recent devaluation of unicorns in India is not a cause of concern and in fact these unicorns were initially overvalued, said Ajay Kela, president and CEO of Wadhwani Foundation….
Narendra Modi government plans to make soft skills part of technical syllabus To bridge the chasm between skills imparted by vocational training schools and the abilities industry looks for in…
Wadhwani Foundation set to create 25 million jobs Over ten years, Wadhwani Foundation has attempted to create jobs through a range of initiatives spanning training of young people to inspiring…
Start-ups play a crucial role in India’s growth story, feel experts Friday, August 21, is World Entrepreneurs’ Day. Even as an entrepreneurship development scheme is currently being developed by the…
How to create jobs by the million Serial Entrepreneur and philanthropist, Romesh Wadhwani is bringing Silicon Valley smarts to a daunting mission: Creating 25 million jobs in India by in…
Want to help SMEs create 10 million jobs: Ajay Kela of Wadhwani Foundation Ajay Kela, CEO & President, Wadhwani Foundation, is looking to create job opportunities and place 25 million…
On The Right Job The global philanthropic and non profit organisation, Wadhwani Foundation, aims to bring social change through economic acceleration. having proven its model in the country, the organisation…
Wadhwani Foundation has pledged $100 million to help create and fulfill 25 million jobs by 2020 with assistance from government and industry. Entrepreneur speaks to Dr. Ajay Kela, President and…
The photo article is titled, ‘Create more jobs, Silicon Valley style’. The article is littered with our talk-points like, “moving away from buying high and utilising low, to buying low…
Create more jobs, Silicon Valley style AMRITA NAIR-GHASWALLA Non-graduates to be made employable in ancillary job profiles across industries According to a senior official, the Wadhwani Foundation is to spend…