The Indian Women Pilots’ Association (IWPA) was a non-governmental organization founded in 1967 by trailblazing women in Indian aviation. The association, sustained through membership dues, sponsorships, and donations, provided interest-free loan scholarships to help women pursue advanced training. It also organized seminars, educational programs, and international collaborations to promote aviation awareness and training. IWPA had been instrumental in promoting women’s participation in the aviation sector in India, but despite its early successes and government support, IWPA was facing significant challenges in 2017. The association was grappling with stagnant membership growth, financial constraints, and a shortage of volunteers. IWPA's president, Dr. Harpreet De Singh, was tasked with revitalizing the organization. Could she help IWPA overcome these obstacles and continue its mission effectively? She and the founding members had to strategize to determine how to manage the association more efficiently, attract new members, and secure the necessary resources to sustain and grow IWPA.
In 2020, the tuition and coaching industry in India was severely hit due the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent nationwide lockdowns. With physical classes suspended, many private tutors and coaching institutes closed their businesses. Teachers and educators found limited options for conducting classes online, and it was challenging to manage and monitor teaching-related activities. Founded in May 2020, Teachmint, the Bengaluru-based education technology (edtech) start-up, provided a one-stop edtech infrastructure solution for teachers, educators, and institutes. With a focused business-to-business model, Teachmint grew leaps and bounds in its first year of operations. The company had begun international expansions by partnering with edtech companies in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. However, Teachmint’s chief executive officer was debating whether it was the right time to go global or whether his company should focus on the Indian edtech market, which was competitive and featured several large players.