Despite the thriving Indian startup ecosystem, women hold only 7% of executive positions across 121 unicorns
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Alka Jain is a seasoned journalist with experience at Outlook Business, LiveMint, and ANI. She specialises in startup and tech ecosystems along with catching regular business trends. With a keen eye for data-driven stories, she has covered major events, interviewed industry leaders, and crafted compelling stories.
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