Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Entrepreneurs Pursue Innovation, Inclusion and Impact Beyond Profits
This feature introduces 12 entrepreneurs who are building more than businesses that make money.
They are creating products and services in areas such as healthcare, farming, mental health, skincare, finance, writing, fashion and technology.
Sreedhar Bevara is developing an AI platform that brings a person’s health information together.
Santosh Kumar Sahu is working to improve how farm goods are stored, financed and moved.
Other entrepreneurs are creating services for teenagers, Indian skincare needs and community wellbeing.
Some are helping people with financial planning, writing and communication.
Others are building luxury brands and software companies for customers around the world.
The feature says these entrepreneurs aim to create jobs, innovation and lasting social value.
The feature highlights 12 entrepreneurs creating businesses intended to generate social and economic impact.
Their ventures span healthcare, agriculture, mental health, communications, skincare, finance, publishing, luxury design and technology.
Aayu AI is developing a personalised health platform that combines medical, lifestyle and wellness data.
Several entrepreneurs focus on inclusion, including teen skincare, Indian-skin products, rural supply chains and mental-health awareness.
The feature also profiles technology, communications and creative businesses with operations or ambitions extending beyond India.
- Who
- The feature profiles 12 entrepreneurs, including Sreedhar Bevara, Santosh Kumar Sahu, Dr. Moumita Nandy, Harini Prabhu, Ravikant Nim, Jayati Goel, Nitin Kapur, Uma Yoganand, Namrata Karad, Pallavi Goorha, Akhilesh K. Verma and Naveen Tiwari.
- What
- It celebrates entrepreneurs whose businesses and initiatives aim to create innovation, jobs, economic activity and broader social impact.
- When
- The feature references Aayu AI going live in mid-September, NOVOME launching in September 2026, and PG Communication completing 16 years in May 2026.
- Where
- The entrepreneurs and their ventures are primarily connected to India, with some businesses serving international markets.
- Why
- The feature aims to show how entrepreneurship can go beyond profits by addressing healthcare, agriculture, wellbeing, inclusion, creativity and technology.
- Entrepreneurs featured
- 12
- Aayu AI funding
- The healthcare platform has raised $500,000.
- Aayu AI support
- It is supported by Google for Startups and incubated at BITS Pilani Dubai.
- Gogreen Warehouses
- The company manages millions of tonnes of commodities and supports structured finance.
- Wealthyfy
- The organisation manages assets under management of more than ₹6,000 crore through 20-plus branches.
- Likhega India Mission
- Uma Yoganand has mentored more than 50 aspiring authors toward publication.
- Ahikoza
- The luxury accessories label was founded in 2016 and received a majority-stake acquisition by Brahm Group in 2025.
- Akoode Technologies
- The company provides AI, software development, automation, analytics and digital-transformation services to clients in India and international markets.