 is that in spite of women having created radically successful businesses over the years, participating in decision making and undertaking leadership roles, when we look at statistics we will realize that there is an imbalance which still subsists and it is this imbalance which we need to bridge. To my mind there are certain key parameters which have considered may help in bridging these gaps, first and foremost being self-belief. It is extremely important for every woman to believe in herself and her abilities. While due to cultural ethos you may have grown up hearing what a woman can or cannot do or the differences between a man and a woman but that is exactly what we need to unlearn now and start afresh. Once you start believing in your abilities you will realize the realms of opportunities which are available for you. The second important element to my mind is to create an ecosystem around yourself, be it at your personal front or professional front. It is important to be surrounded by smart people, sometimes people even smarter than you as that is what will help you to up your game. That is what will help you to move to the next level which will eventually help you to scale your own venture. The third important element to my mind is to keep learning and educating yourself. Be it a man or a woman it is very important to bring your competence level to the highest. Woman empowerment to my mind is not about demanding for equal rights with men but to be able to command the same. When you enter a room for negotiations which is filled with men or you go for an investor pitch which is male-dominated the question in your mind should not be as to why you're the only woman in the room but you need to revert to your fundamentals and ask yourself whether a you know your data better than anyone else in the room. B you know your job better than anyone else in the room and C you know your business better than anyone else. As long as the answer to all of that is yes there is no question of talking or thinking about gender.