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Global women entrepreneurs network at Dell summit in Toronto
By Bhavana Akella
Toronto, July 16 (IANS) American computer maker Dell Technologies’ women entrepreneur network summit began here in the Canadian city on Monday with the participation of over 100 global women entrepreneurs, investors and technologists.
“The Dell Women Entrepreneur Network (DWEN) aims to provide women from world over access to capital, funding and mentorship,” said the US-based Dell’s Chief Customer Officer Karen Quintos at the opening session.
The event gives businesswomen from countries including Australia, Brazil, Britain, Canada, China, Denmark, France, India, Israel, Japan and the US, the opportunity to connect with about 20 women investors and explore options to scale their businesses.
“Canada has been chosen as the venue for the summit considering the country’s advocacy for gender equality under the leadership of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau,” Quintos added.
With few women in the roles of company chief executives in a world dominated by men in businesses, finding access to capital and funding for women-led firms remains difficult, said Amy Millan, president of Springboard Enterprises, a US-based firm connecting women entrepreneurs with experts and investors.
“Women in business often face harder challenges in setting up their firms and succeeding in them, as they are not often taken seriously, with men dominating the businesses,” Millan told IANS here.
Women-oriented platforms ensure female entrepreneurs overcome their difficulties of securing funds and other resources and empowering them by networking them with people from world over, she added.
The three-day summit, which began on a leisurely note on Sunday evening, saw the presence of technology major’s Senior Vice-President Christine Fraser, Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand Angela Fox among others at the opening session on Monday.
Women leaders from other technology firms like chip maker Intel’s Canada Director Elaine Mah, global software major Microsoft Canada’s social media head Roisin Bonner, as well as London-based Ernst & Young’s Marla Brefka Hellar and Canada’s Minister of Small Business and Tourism Bardish Chagger will also be present as the key speakers.
The summit will explore discussions on subjects like the power of women at work, women funding women-run businesses and the future of work etc.
(Bhavana Akella is in Toronto at the invitation of DWEN. She can be contacted at [email protected])
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.