Kadambari Umapathy — Co-Founder

Kadambari Umapathy - Founder | WEDO | Strategist | Community Architect | Women x Business x Policy I’m Kadambari Umapathy — a serial entrepreneur, strategist, and movement builder on a mission to accelerate women-led businesses across India and beyond. As the Founder of **WEDO (Women Entrepreneurs Development Organization)**, I’ve spent over a decade building one of India’s most powerful ecosystems for women in business — combining entrepreneurship development, collaborative growth systems, strategic consulting, and access to capital. WEDO is not just a network. It’s a business engine for women. We enable women to **scale smart**, **expand collaboratively**, and **lead boldly** — from small towns to startup cities, from homemakers to global founders. 🔹 What I Do ✅ Help entrepreneurs build **scalable, profitable businesses** through audits, bootcamps, and strategic mentoring. ✅ Design **high-ticket programs** and partnerships that drive growth and revenue. ✅ Lead **women-focused initiatives** like Women Business Listed , Visionary Women Awards , Visionary Women Circle , Visionary Consultant Consortium and Visionary Legal and Compliance Consortium. ✅ Write and lead **projects for CSR, government, and ecosystem partners** that create real-world change. 🔹 Why I Do It Because **women don’t just need empowerment — they need execution**. They need systems, revenue playbooks, and scale-ready models. I believe **collaboration is the new capital**, and we’ve only just begun unlocking what women can truly build when they rise together — strategically, not just emotionally. 📬 Let’s connect if you work in: * Purpose-led entrepreneurship * CSR or government partnerships * Gender-smart investing * Policy or ecosystem building 📧 [kadambari@wedo.org.in](mailto:kadambari@wedo.org.in) 📞 +91 9840617220

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in women's entrepreneurship and community development within the SaaS industry.

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Experience: 19 yrs 9 mos

Skills

Public Relations
Stakeholder Management
Business Strategy
Entrepreneurship Development
Marketing Strategy
Strategic Planning

Career Highlights

Founder of WEDO, empowering women entrepreneurs.
Expert in strategic partnerships and ecosystem building.
Innovative leader in women-focused business initiatives.

Work Experience

StartupTN

Consultant - Stakeholder Partnerships (8 mos)

Women Business Listed

Founder (10 mos)

VCC - Visionary Consultants Consortium

Founder (1 yr 3 mos)

Blazly AI

Co-Founder (1 yr 4 mos)

Visionary Women Circle

MD and CEO (3 yrs 4 mos)

Founder (8 yrs 7 mos)

Startup India

Business Mentor (3 yrs 4 mos)

WEDO - Women Entrepreneurship Development Organisation

Curator - 100 Most Notable Women Of India 22-23 (3 yrs 8 mos)

Founder (10 yrs 7 mos)

Chief Executive Officer (10 yrs 7 mos)

Founder & Visionary (10 yrs 7 mos)

Startup TN

StartupTN - Chennai Women Circle (2 yrs 9 mos)

Women Entrepreneurship Development Organisation PVT LTD

Founder and CEO (10 yrs 8 mos)

Women Entrepreneurship Development Organisation - WEDO

Managing Director (10 yrs 9 mos)

Women Entrepreneurship Development organisation

Founder (13 yrs 9 mos)

Chitti Creatives Photography

Business Consultant (12 yrs 9 mos)

Head - Talent Aquisition and Development

The Nurture (18 yrs 9 mos)

Education

Management Program for Women Entrepreneurs at Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore

Bachelor of Allied Health Sciences at Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute

School at St Columbans Anglo Indian Higher Secondry School

MPWE at Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

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Kadambari Umapathy

Co-Founder

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India19 yrs 9 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Founder of WEDO, empowering women entrepreneurs.
Expert in strategic partnerships and ecosystem building.
Innovative leader in women-focused business initiatives.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in women's entrepreneurship and community development within the SaaS industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

Public RelationsStakeholder ManagementBusiness StrategyEntrepreneurship DevelopmentMarketing StrategyStrategic Planning

Other Skills

Strategic Public RelationsCrisis CommunicationStakeholder EngagementStrategic DesignEcosystem BuildingRevenue InnovationBusiness AnalysisEntrepreneurshipBusiness DevelopmentDigital VisibilityCommunity EngagementDigital MarketingCommunity BuildingOperations ManagementBusiness Networking

About

Experience

19 yrs 9 mos

Total Experience

12 yrs 3 mos

Average Tenure

13 yrs 9 mos

Current Experience

Startuptn

Consultant - Stakeholder Partnerships

Sep 2025 – Present · 8 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site

Strategic Public Relations
Develop and implement PR strategies aligned with organizational goals.
Identify and engage with key media outlets, journalists, and influencers at regional, national, and international levels.
Draft and review press releases, media advisories, and thought leadership content.
Coordinate press interactions, media coverage, and interviews.
Design and advise on crisis communication and reputation management.
External Liaisoning
Serve as the primary liaison with corporates, government bodies, industry associations, investors, and media within Tamil Nadu, across India, and globally.
Build, maintain, and strengthen strategic partnerships to drive collaboration, visibility, funding, and growth opportunities.
Facilitate sponsorships, MoUs, cross-border collaborations, and representation in national and international forums.
Track stakeholder initiatives, industry trends, and competitor activity to inform strategic decisions.

Strategic Public RelationsCrisis CommunicationStakeholder EngagementPublic RelationsStakeholder Management

Women business listed

Founder

Jul 2025 – Present · 10 mos · India · Remote

Women Business Listed is a curated platform dedicated to amplifying the visibility of women-led businesses across world. Through our online directory, events, and collaborations, we empower women entrepreneurs by connecting them with potential clients, collaborators, and communities.
Key Highlights:
Built a central platform (www.womenbusinesslisted.com) featuring women-owned businesses
Organized community-driven networking events and pitch opportunities
Fostered partnerships that enable women entrepreneurs to scale and shine
Advocated for women-led growth through digital visibility and strategic outreach

Vcc - visionary consultants consortium

Founder

Feb 2025 – Present · 1 yr 3 mos · India · Hybrid

Digital VisibilityCommunity EngagementMarketing Strategy

Blazly ai

Co-Founder

Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 4 mos · Delaware, United States · Remote

Blazly AI is building an intelligent ecosystem for the world of business — from SEO automation to geo-market insights to AI-driven strategy tools. Our mission is simple: make growth clearer, faster, and more predictable for every leader.

Visionary women circle

2 roles

MD and CEO

Jan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

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Founder

Oct 2017 – Present · 8 yrs 7 mos

Visionary Women Circle is a networking forum for professional women. Aims at creating Right Network, Right Opportunities, Right Knowledge and Positive publicity which are the key elements for the growth of professional women.

Business StrategyOperations ManagementStrategic Planning

Startup india

Business Mentor

Jan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 4 mos · India · Remote

Wedo - women entrepreneurship development organisation

5 roles

Curator - 100 Most Notable Women Of India 22-23

Sep 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 8 mos

Founder

Oct 2015 – Present · 10 yrs 7 mos

Chief Executive Officer

Oct 2015 – Present · 10 yrs 7 mos

Chief Executive Officer

Oct 2015 – Present · 10 yrs 7 mos

Founder & Visionary

Oct 2015 – Present · 10 yrs 7 mos

Founder & Chief Strategist, WEDO (Women Entrepreneurs Development Organization)
Accelerating Women-Led Business Growth Across India and Beyond*
As the visionary force behind WEDO, Kadambari leads with a mission to **transform women entrepreneurs into revenue-generating powerhouses**. She founded WEDO in 2015 to address the gaps in mentorship, market access, and growth strategy for women-led businesses. Under her leadership, WEDO has evolved into a **national business acceleration platform** and a **collaborative growth community** that supports thousands of women in scaling their ventures.
Strategic Design**: Creating growth blueprints, mentoring systems, and scalable programs like the 360° Business Audit, Profit Blueprint Bootcamp, and CEO Huddles.
Ecosystem Building**: Establishing pan-India and global networks to connect entrepreneurs, mentors, investors, and collaborators.
New Verticals**: Launching purpose-led initiatives like *SheTravels*, *SheFinance Seed Funding*, *WomenBusinessListed.com*, and the *Visionary Consultants Consortium*.
Revenue Innovation**: Designing high-ticket programs and strategic workshops that unlock real-time results for women entrepreneurs.

Strategic DesignEcosystem BuildingRevenue InnovationBusiness StrategyEntrepreneurship Development

Startup tn

StartupTN - Chennai Women Circle

Aug 2022 – May 2025 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Chennai Women Circle is an initiative by Tamilnadu Startup and innovation mission. @wedo - women Entrepreneurship Development Organisation is authorised to be the representative.the circle was launched on August 18th 2022.