Ms. Veena Hegde, a social entrepreneur with 19 years of experience, holds a B.Sc from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, and an MBA. Her passion lies in developing craft clusters that utilize local talent, creating livelihood opportunities.
As a partner at “The Cottage Collective,” an online platform for artisan-based cottage industries, Veena has played a crucial role in steering craft-based social ventures towards sustainability through effective market connections. Her commitment extends to grassroots development through education, aligning with the initiative to make learning relevant and meaningful for children.