You have to build a culture of philanthropy. In a country like India, we need to be sensitive and caring about the poorer, more disadvantaged section of our country. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw buildcarecountry Change image and share on social
When I started Biocon in 1978, the obstacles I needed to navigate were manifold - ranging from infrastructural hurdles to issues related to my credibility as a business woman. With no access to venture capital, money was scarce and high-cost, debt-based capital was all I had. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw accessbasebiocon share on social
I've had many failures in terms of technological... business... and even research failures. I really believe that entrepreneurship is about being able to face failure, manage failure and succeed after failing. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw businessentrepreneurshipface share on social
My passion for innovation and my interest in the 'business of science' has seen Biocon commercialize many innovative platforms and products. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw bioconbusinesscommercialize Change image and share on social
As a traditionally risk-averse nation, India has rarely been at the forefront of innovation. Indian companies have mostly imitated others and became very good at it. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw aversecompanyforefront Change image and share on social
It was a chance encounter with a biotech entrepreneur from Ireland that got me started as an entrepreneur in India, because I partnered this Irish company in setting up India's first biotech company. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw biotechchancecompany Change image and share on social
The brewing industry is a very, very male dominated industry. It's a male bastion. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw bastionbrewdominate Change image and share on social
I hate the title of being called 'the richest woman in India,' but it's the recognition that this was the value that I had created as a woman entrepreneur, and that makes me very, very proud. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw callcreateentrepreneur Change image and share on social
I guess I was very fortunate; I had a very very, lets put it this way, I had very wonderful upbringing and a childhood where my parents, of course, exposed us to many cultural aspects, not only of India but other parts of the world. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw aspectchildhoodcultural share on social
As you become more successful, the gender barrier disappears. The credibility challenges you have during your growing up years starts disappearing when you start demonstrating success. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw barrierchallengecredibility Change image and share on social