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Women occupy just 7% of executive roles across 121 unicorns in India: Report
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3m ago
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A report by staffing consultancy Longhouse reveals women occupy only 7% of executive roles in 121 unicorn startups across India, highlighting a significant gender disparity. The limited female representation in executive leadership is partly attributed to a constrained talent pipeline from low female enrollment in engineering education. While around 79% of women in startups hold mid-senior level positions, only a small percentage advance to vice president and senior executive roles, indicating potential barriers to reaching top leadership.
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Women participation in tech roles in non-tech sectors to grow by 24.3% by 2027: report
Economic Times
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1y ago
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The participation of women in technology roles in non-tech businesses is expected to increase by about 24% by 2027, across all levels including entry-level, mid-senior, and leadership positions. Currently, only 0.5% of women in the workforce are engaged in tech roles in non-tech sectors. India has the highest women's STEM participation rate globally at 43%. However, more efforts are needed to increase female representation in tech, including initiatives supporting maternity and childcare. The report also mentions that hiring of women is projected to increase in cities like Chennai, Pune, and Coimbatore.
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Now, Non-IIT, IIM Graduates At The Helm Of Indian Unicorns’ Growth Story
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1y ago
Medial
A recent report highlights the shift in the academic background of Indian startup founders. While IITs have traditionally been the preferred institution, the report shows that over 60% of soonicorn founders (startups on their way to becoming unicorns) do not come from an IIT background. This indicates that investors are now prioritizing founders' execution capabilities over their educational pedigrees. The report also highlights a lack of gender diversity, as only 7% of the soonicorn founders are women.
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Low pay, poor work culture: Why women in blue-collar jobs are struggling
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19d ago
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Despite their growing numbers, women in blue-collar and grey-collar jobs in India face significant challenges. These include low pay, long commutes, and rigid work cultures, leading to low job satisfaction and high attrition rates. According to a report by the Udaiti Foundation and Quess Corp Ltd, 52% of women in these roles plan to leave their positions within a year. Approximately 3.9 million women form an essential part of this workforce across various sectors.
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Startup hiring in high-paying senior positions dropped 80% YoY in Q1 2023
Deccan Herald
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2y ago
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Employees up in the hierarchy haven’t been spared from the cost-cutting start-ups are adopting across industries. Hiring in senior leadership roles in India dropped 80 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2023, according to a report by executive search and talent advisory firm, LONGHOUSE Consulting.
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44% gamers in India are women, but male employees continue to dominate the industry
Economic Times
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5m ago
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The Indian gaming market boasts 44% women gamers, yet only 12-14% of its workforce comprises women, with even lower representation in tech roles. The Women in Games report highlights challenges like gender bias, limited mentorship, and pay disparities. Women dominate creative non-tech roles but are scarce in senior positions, affecting industry perspectives. Efforts to improve gender diversity aim to enrich the industry, with initiatives like the Mabel Addis Women in Games Month promoting female representation.
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From algorithms to unicorn ambitions: The AI scale blueprint for India’s startups to be unveiled at ET Soonicorns Summit 2025 - The Economic Times
Economic Times
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1m ago
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The ET Soonicorns Summit 2025 in Bengaluru will focus on the pivotal role of artificial intelligence in transforming soonicorns—high-potential startups—into unicorns. The event will discuss AI investments, the development of Indian large language models, job impacts, and ethical considerations, providing a roadmap for AI-driven startups. With India hosting 121 unicorns, the summit will cover AI's contribution to scaling startups, culminating in discussions about India's ability to challenge global AI leaders.
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Why women leaders are missing from decision-making roles in India
Livemint
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1m ago
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Women occupy 21% of board seats in India's listed companies, but only one woman typically serves per company. Despite a presence in workforce entry-level positions, their representation dwindles to 17% at the C-suite level, as per the DivHersity Benchmarking Report 2023-2024. The issue is not a lack of talent but entrenched systems favoring traditional pathways and networks. A shift in leadership perception is necessary for meaningful change, moving beyond mere tokenism.
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Blue-collar workforce in India struggling for gender equality: Report
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5m ago
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The report by WorkIndia highlights systemic challenges faced by women in India's blue-collar workforce, limiting their career advancement. Despite a slight increase in female job postings in 2023, there was a significant decline of 5.3% in 2024. Women remain concentrated in lower-skilled roles like tele-calling and housekeeping, while roles in fields like field sales and back-office jobs are shrinking. Despite incremental progress, the report underscores the ongoing struggle for gender equality in the blue-collar sector.
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Female unicorn founders earn 8X less than male counterparts: Report
YourStory
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1y ago
Medial
According to a report by PrivateCircle Research, there is a significant gender pay gap among unicorn startup founders in India. On average, female founders earn around Rs 1.1 crore, while male founders take home about Rs 8.5 crore. This pay disparity reflects the lack of women in leadership positions in unicorn companies, with 57 Indian unicorns having no women on their boards. However, the overall median salary for unicorn founders has been increasing, reaching Rs 1.5 crore in FY23 compared to Rs 1.2 crore in FY22.
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Number of startups in India to double to 2.4 lakh by 2030
Economic Times
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4m ago
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India's startup ecosystem is set to double by 2030, growing from 1.2 lakh to 2.4 lakh startups, with unicorns increasing from 120 to 280, a report suggests. This expansion is expected to generate 50 million jobs, including direct white-collar roles and gig economy opportunities. Founders with more experience are leading these ventures, while sectors like AI, SaaS, and clean tech attract investor interest, driving transformation and creating new opportunities across industries.
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