Bhupesh Gandhi
(Founder, Group Nautical, India)
Darshna is a very logical person with clear concepts on growth path of startup companies and with a profound understanding of strategic business fundamentals. She has been greatly helpful in sharing with us; her insights about issues with startups and showing us the path to manage the growth phase efficiently. I would highly recommend her as a person with high level of Integrity, ethics and a Business Strategist who has a deep understanding of business practices at different stages of growth cycle.
Bandana Rai
(Director, Green People, India)
Darshna's analytical and microscopic view of organisation growth and development issues has supported Green People in creating sustainable business stories. She has been connecting our business model to Investment and Sales stakeholders across the globe to achieve profitable relationships. Her vision to create environment sensitive organisations clearly reflects in her approach and initiatives while consulting us on different strategic decisions.
Dr. Jyoti Chhabra
(HOD, School of Design, GEHU, India)
The interactive session on Sustainability and Entrepreneurial Thinking in Fashion taken by Ms. Darshna was very knowledgeable for the students of Fashion Design as they were made aware about various aspects of sustainability as a whole and in specific to the fashion world.
Charming was her way of communicating that it engrossed the students well towards the discussion. The session made the students think and question on different perspectives of sustainability and entrepreneurship for the future ahead.
Boot camp with final year students of Fashion Design gave an insight to position their first steps towards becoming entrepreneurs. The students felt that circular economy, product life cycle, repurposing the waste, to name a few were explained very clearly so that they could be brought to practice. The concept of three pillars of sustainability and how it is valued globally was given emphasis. Another eminent aspect of fair trade in business was brought to light so that students follow such practices to move way ahead.
Hans Van der Zijde
(CEO, Womar Logistics Pte Ltd, Singapore)
I have worked with Darshna from 2008 to 2017. During these years we developed significantly in terms of improved financial results as well as growth in customer base. Darshna is a highly motivatived, business focused and customer orientated individual. She has incredible business focus and awareness and uses her skills to ensure business results and deliver customer excellence. A great asset to any business and team.
Ajay Chopra
(AgriBusiness Enthusiast/ CEO, Spice Fresh, NCR, India)
I have previously worked with Darshna while conceptualizing certain large scale outreach and social entrepreneurship programs with focus on the agriculture sector. During the course of our work and discussions, Darshna has always come across as an organised and practical individual with a wide range of interests. Her knowledge on a wide range of issues is a testament to the hard work and research that she applies to every task that she sets her eyes on. More than the aforesaid, her ability to use the said knowledge for effectively conceptualizing a plan of action is a reflection of her professional aptitude and solution oriented approach.
George Papadopoulos
(Odin Marine - Middle East)
I found Darshna to be extremely passionate, energetic, focused as well as knowledgeable about the shipping business and beyond. She also possesses a very healthy intellectual curiosity and thirst for knowledge. Furthermore, Darshna has the capability to calmly analyze all aspects of a given challenge in a negotiation and to come up with a creative solution which is acceptable to all parties. These attributes, combined with her pleasant personality and sense of humor, enabled her to forge solid relationships in our industry and, I’m sure, will help her to be very successful in any new endeavor she chooses to embark upon!
A. Rawat
(BBA Student, India)
Totally mind-blowing, deep and meaningful lecture. I've never seen any person giving his/her guest lecture flawlessly with such enthusiasm and humour and I can totally relate to the issues she discussed with us.
Rageshree Cunningham
(Entrepreneur, India)
I always wanted to start my own business but didn’t now how to go about it. Darshna's explanation of the business canvas cleared my basic understanding. Her approach and vision helped me build confidence to go ahead with my plan and launch my personal brand. I can say she breathed life in to my idea.