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VentureLinkup – Founder Files 🚀 From Corporate Boardrooms to Beauty Aisles - The Rise of Falguni Nayar At 49, when most people start thinking about retirement, Falguni Nayar took the boldest leap of her life — she left a top role at Kotak Mahindra to launch a beauty startup. With no retail experience, no celebrity endorsements, and zero shortcuts… She built Nykaa, a brand that’s now valued at over ₹1 Lakh Crore 💄🔥 Her journey is a masterclass in conviction, clarity, and customer-first thinking. ✅ Started late, scaled fast ✅ Focused on trust and premium positioning ✅ Turned Nykaa into India’s first woman-led unicorn IPO 💡 Whether you’re a founder, investor, or dreamer - her story proves: 👉 It’s never too late to start 👉 You don’t need shortcuts - you need strategy 👉 Long-term thinking always wins 📝 Read the full story on VentureLinkUp: https://venturelinkup.com/2025/05/16/100cr-club-falguni-nayar-nykaa-success-story/

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