Deeksha Ahuja

Deeksha Ahuja is a serial entrepreneur and diversity enabler who founded Encubay, a global diversity-focused network that aims to level the playing field for female founders.12 She is also the founding partner of Encubay Angel Network (EAN), which is India's first female-led Angel network enabling more women to invest in female-led startups.1

Professional Background

Deeksha brings over 12 years of experience across various sectors, including:

• Strategy
• Marketing
• Business development
• Operations
• Content creation
• Tech implementation1

Prior to founding Encubay, she also co-founded Cedarwood, an EdTech company that offers 21st-century skill sets for children.13

Encubay and Its Initiatives

Encubay, under Deeksha's leadership, focuses on:

1. Enabling female founders to access knowledge, networks, and capital
2. Increasing the percentage of women in the startup ecosystem
3. Providing resources and data-driven insights for female entrepreneurs
4. Partnering with organizations and government bodies to drive diversity and inclusion initiatives2

Some of Encubay's key initiatives include:

• Encubay Power Circle: Monthly networking events across multiple cities
• NetworkHer Conference: A flagship conference for female entrepreneurs
• Soar Up Challenge: Connecting startups with corporate venture arms for investments and business opportunities2

Recognition and Achievements

Deeksha was selected to be part of the 2023 Fortune-U.S. Department of State Global Women's Mentoring Program.1 She was also nominated by the U.S. Department of State to participate in the Vital Voices x Fortune Most Promising Women program in New York.2

Education and Personal Details

Deeksha holds a Master's in Business Administration from Xavier Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai.1 She is based in Pune and has over 500 connections on LinkedIn.4

Deeksha's passion for entrepreneurship and diversity is evident in her work, as she continues to advocate for increased female representation in the startup ecosystem and aims to inspire more women to pursue entrepreneurship.25