MR. RITESH KHATWANI

Leveraging Social Media in Facilitating Women Entrepreneurs in India: A Case Study of PULA.Year: 2020
Authors: Madhura Manish Bedarkar, Mahima Mishra and Ritesh Ashok Khatwani Journal: International Journal of E-Entrepreneurship and Innovation Publication date: 2020 Publisher: IGI Global URL: click here Abstract This article explores the role of social media in facilitating women entrepreneurs in India. It adopts a case study approach to explore the effectiveness of social media platforms in supporting women entrepreneurs. PULA (Pune Ladies), a closed Facebook Group, set up in 2015 for women in Pune, was selected as a case study. Fifteen in-depth interviews were conducted among 15 active women entrepreneurs of this group to explore the benefits received in terms of visibility, marketing opportunities, revenue generation, psychological benefits (sense of belongingness, self-confidence, motivation), and counselling to name a few. Their responses were analyzed for commonalities and divergences. The article finds that PULA not only offers a cost-effective platform for women entrepreneurs to showcase their products/services but also helps them in enhancing the visibility and financial performance of their businesses. The findings of this study will guide women entrepreneurs in leveraging social media platforms through greater visibility, networking and marketing their products/ services more efficiently.

Leveraging Social Media in Facilitating Women Entrepreneurs in India: A Case Study of PULA.Year: 2020

Authors: Madhura Manish Bedarkar, Mahima Mishra and Ritesh Ashok Khatwani
Journal: International Journal of E-Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Publication date: 2020
Publisher: IGI Global
URL: click here

Abstract

This article explores the role of social media in facilitating women entrepreneurs in India. It adopts a case study approach to explore the effectiveness of social media platforms in supporting women entrepreneurs. PULA (Pune Ladies), a closed Facebook Group, set up in 2015 for women in Pune, was selected as a case study. Fifteen in-depth interviews were conducted among 15 active women entrepreneurs of this group to explore the benefits received in terms of visibility, marketing opportunities, revenue generation, psychological benefits (sense of belongingness, self-confidence, motivation), and counselling to name a few. Their responses were analyzed for commonalities and divergences. The article finds that PULA not only offers a cost-effective platform for women entrepreneurs to showcase their products/services but also helps them in enhancing the visibility and financial performance of their businesses. The findings of this study will guide women entrepreneurs in leveraging social media platforms through greater visibility, networking and marketing their products/ services more efficiently.

Name	Designation
Mr. Anand Singh	Administrative Officer
Ms. Jagriti Partho Goswami	Office Superintendent
Mr. Prasanna Pendke	Sr. Supervisor
Mr. Amit Marathe	Sr. Supervisor
Mr. Prakash D Karkar	Supervisor
Mr. Amit Shinde	Supervisor
Ms. Supriya Rahalkar	Supervisor
Ms. Poorva Zende	Supervisor
Mr. Ritesh Gaikwad	Supervisor
Mr. Yogesh S. Mane	Sr. Coordinator
Ms. Rucha Desai	Sr. Coordinator
Ms. Roma Kale	Sr. Coordinator
Ms. Deepti Gokhale	Sr. Coordinator
Ms. Margaret Dsouza	Sr. Coordinator
Mr. Prasad Bonde	Coordinator
Ms. Anuja Joshi	Coordinator
Mr. Pradeep Chaveria	Coordinator
Mr. Vishal Yadav	Coordinator
Mr. Rohit Rane	Assistant Coordinator
Ms. Shilpa Ravalallu	P.A.to Director
Mr. Abhishek Kudale	Office Assistant
Mr. Rajesh Bagewadi	Network Engineer
Ms. Saee H. Gokhale	Sr .Lab Instructor
Mr. Nilesh S Kadam	Lab Instructor
Mr. Sumit Bhoinkar	Accountant
Mr. Avadhoot Joshi	Accountant
Ms. Shital Balkawade	Sr. Accounts Assistant
Ms. Deepti Velhal	Deputy Accountant
Mr. Mukesh Thopate	Office Attendant
Mr. Ashok Mankar	Office Attendant
Mr. Puran Walmiki	Sr. Office Attendant
Mr. Kailash Shinde	Sr. Office Attendant
Mr. Vasant Shitole	Sr. Office Attendant
Mr. Sanjay Takle	Sr. Office Attendant
Mr. Aniket Gugale	Office Attendant
Mr. Ravindra Supe	Office Attendant
Mr. Sagar Mengade	Driver cum Office Attendant