Deeksha Ahuja — Founder
Deeksha Ahuja is a serial entrepreneur, diversity enabler, and investor with over a decade of experience in various sectors. She is the founder of Encubay, a global business network that furthers innovation, wealth creation, and global growth for founders and stakeholders. With Encubay, Deeksha has launched several initiatives to foster the startup ecosystem, such as India's first female-led angel network, a boutique consulting firm, and a mentoring program in collaboration with the U.S. Consulate and Fortune. She has also co-founded Cedarwood, an education venture that delivers skilling courses to thousands of students. Recently, Deeksha has played a pivotal role in showcasing visionary Indian leaders on the global stage through trade delegations to prominent locations such as Davos (World Economic Forum), Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Singapore, and the United States. She is on a mission to make business borderless through the power of human capital - https://www.encubay.global. In addition, Deeksha was one of the 14 women globally selected for the Fortune-U.S. Department of State Global Women’s Mentoring Partnership. This public-private partnership between Fortune's Most Powerful Women, the U.S. Department of State, and Vital Voices Global Partnership draws on the expertise of the United States’ most accomplished leaders to enhance the business and leadership skills of international women professionals. Deeksha holds a degree in management from the prestigious St. Xavier's College, Mumbai. From an early age, she has been passionate about her work and inclined to create impact. During her college days, she interned with well-known organisations to gain experience, including Zomato, JLL, Hubbis, Women at Work, and Sunburst Home Healthcare. In addition to Encubay, Deeksha has overseen the following businesses previously. - Co-founder at Cedarwood: She heads the business development and operations department here. Cedarwood is a unique education-based startup aimed at creating a network of teachers and students both online and offline. - Founder at Collaborate-her: Through Collaborate-her, Deeksha aims to help startups and existing businesses achieve scale and sustainability through a suite of consulting services. - Startup Mentor at One Valley: Deeksha actively collaborates and partners with ecosystem builders like One Valley for mentorship on the platform. - Founding Partner at Encubay Angel Network: The Encubay Angel Network is India’s first female-led angel network that enables more women to invest in startups.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a serial entrepreneur in the startup ecosystem with a focus on diversity and investment.
Experience: 14 yrs 3 mos
Skills
- Entrepreneurship
- Business Development
- Investments
- Mentorship
- Consulting
- Growth Strategy
- Research
- Content Management
Career Highlights
- Founder of India's first female-led angel network
- Pioneered initiatives for startup ecosystem growth
- Selected for Fortune-U.S. Department of State mentorship
Work Experience
Encubay Angel Network
Founding Partner (4 yrs 11 mos)
OneValley
Startup Mentor (5 yrs 2 mos)
Encubay
Founder (6 yrs 4 mos)
Sunburst Home Healthcare
Consultant (5 mos)
Collaborat-her
Founder (8 yrs 2 mos)
Woman At Work
Business Development Manager (2 yrs 10 mos)
Hubbis
Associate (2 mos)
Zomato
Summer Intern (2 mos)
JLL
Project Intern (2 mos)
Cedarwood - The Teacher Network
Cofounder (14 yrs 3 mos)
Seven Hill Securities Limited
Nifty Trader (2 mos)
IndiaCo
Summer Intern (1 mo)
Education
Bachelor of Management Study at St. Xavier's College
at St. Mary's School, Pune
