About the Founder

Farheen Sayed is a visionary entrepreneur and the founder of Skillshiksha Foundation, dedicated to empowering individuals through skill-based education. She is also the founder of the renowned ed-tech startup Vanillakart and has established multiple successful ventures across Cleantech, Forex, and Blockchain industries.

A state award-winning entrepreneur, Farheen received the Chief Minister’s Startup Award (2017) by Manohar Parrikar, along with the GEMS Entrepreneurs of the Year Award, Innovation of the Year Award by FIIRE, and Entrepreneurs of the Year Award by Norberts.

She has mentored over 100 startups and serves as an official startup mentor with AIC Nitte and the Goa State Innovation Council, Government of Goa. Farheen is also a TEDx speaker and has been featured in 80+ magazines, inspiring entrepreneurs and innovators across India.