KEERTHI RAYKAR

Co-Founder - BizChamp Ed Tech Platform | Founder -Panache Silver retail chain | IIM B Women Entrepreneurship Program | ISB Goldman Sachs 10k Women Ambassadors Program| MICA Digital Marketing and Communication| Fellow Startup Leadership Program | 8 yrs of Startup | 8 yrs of Insurance & Tech at Global MNCs| Certified Trainer by Government of India NIESBUD.

• Guinness World Records, Official attempt for the longest silver chain through Panache Silver
• Panache Silver, Raised angel funding, expanded to multiple outlets, generated USD 0.5 million in revenue, and achieved a successful exit
• Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, Awarded scholarship for the prestigious 10,000 Women Entrepreneurship Program by Goldman Sachs
• Indian School of Business, Received Fellowship under the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Ambassador Program
• Startup Leadership Program, Honored Fellowship in 2017 - part of a highly selective, global training program for entrepreneurs and innovators across 12 countries and 26 cities

• KYC/AML (Anti Money Laundering) Certification, IIFB, India
• BSE Securities Market Course
• Spanish Language, Basic Level, IIFL
• Business Communications, IIFL
• Facebook - Growing Business with Facebook
• Train the Trainer Certification
• AXA's Insurance Product (Market Linked) Training
• AML Training, AXA ABS
• ISO Coordinator Certification

• Best Process Lead, AXA Townhall
• STAR of the Team award, AXA London
• Improved overall quality, Improved the overall quality to 99.8%, increased productivity by 128% for entire team during 2006-2008
• Best Performer, 2007, 2nd
• Best Performer, 2004, 1st, March

• English, Upper Intermediate
• Hindi, Advanced
• Kannada, Advanced
• Konkani, Advanced
• Spanish, Basic

• Yoga
• Meditation
• Trekking
• Painting & Poetry

• President, Student Council, 2001
• Committee Member, Womens Safety at Workplace, 2008

• Association of Women Entrepreneurs of Karnataka (AWAKE)
  Mentor for a state-supported initiative empowering women entrepreneurs. Designed and facilitated capacity-building workshops and delivered one-on-one mentoring, equipping participants with practical skills to overcome business challenges and achieve growth milestones.
• National Entrepreneurship Network (NEN)
  Volunteered to conduct targeted knowledge sessions and organize seminars on critical startup topics such as taxation, regulatory compliance, and government funding schemes, fostering early-stage business awareness and preparedness.
• AIBN Business Network
  Actively mentored women-led enterprises by collaborating with banks and financial institutions to increase awareness of financial assistance programs, ensuring better access to capital and credit for women entrepreneurs.
• Rotary International – Women Empowerment Group
  Trainer and facilitator for holistic development workshops focusing on yoga and mindfulness practices, promoting mental well-being, resilience, and empowerment among women in underserved communities.
• APNA International Business Network
  Key contributor to entrepreneur development initiatives. Provided strategic guidance to early-stage business owners, curated networking platforms, and facilitated leadership talks with accomplished entrepreneurs to inspire and support business growth.
• Vanitha Sahaya Vani (Women’s Helpline)
  Volunteer counselor and financial empowerment trainer for women survivors of abuse. Delivered support and skill-building programs to help beneficiaries achieve financial independence and regain agency over their lives.

• Community Leader, COVID-19 Response
  Spearheaded a grassroots initiative with daughter to raise funds for PPE and medical supplies for frontline workers. Coordinated donations to hospitals, supported food drives, vaccination camps, and emergency care efforts during the peak of the crisis.
• Telecommunication Support, Trauma Care Network
  Provided critical real-time assistance for hospital bed sourcing and trauma care coordination. A high-stakes, emotionally intense experience that underscored the strength of community collaboration and resilience.
• Community Leader, Prestige Bagmane Temple Bells
  Led civic engagement and sustainability initiatives within the residential community.
  • Directed the 2023 Bangalore Water Crisis Response, raising awareness and promoting action on sustainable water use.
  • Advocated for solid waste management, implementing awareness campaigns and green practices.
  • Fostered community participation in environmental stewardship and sustainable living.
• Community Volunteer, Cycle Days – Malleswaram
  Promoted eco-friendly mobility and community engagement through city-wide cycling events, encouraging active lifestyles and public sustainability.