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My Journey from “What Now?” to "What’s Next?" | Pinky Maheshwari | TEDxYouth@SVIS
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-21 15:34
Business Transformation & Innovation - The company transitioned from a corporate job to entrepreneurship after realizing the importance of being present in her son's life [1] - The company innovated by creating handmade paper from waste, without cutting down trees, after her son's suggestion [1] - The company infuses seeds into paper products, encouraging users to grow them instead of throwing them away [4] Social Impact & Empowerment - The company runs a social design enterprise that makes over 500,000 paper bags annually with zero tree cutting [2] - The company empowers hundreds of women from rural India [2][4] - The company emphasizes the importance of character as a currency and teaching spiritual values alongside academics [4] Business Growth & Recognition - The company initially faced skepticism but achieved the milestone of making 100,000 paper bags in 3 years and 3 months [2] - The company has served government organizations such as the Government of India, Invest India, Prime Minister's Office, and Reserve Bank of India [4] Personal Development & Philosophy - The company practices gratitude, spending time with oneself, and charging water with affirmations for personal well-being [2][3] - The company believes in giving back in multiplication and behaving towards others as one wants to be treated [4]