“The Glass Ceiling Exists as Women Climb the Ladder”

A one to one  with rising women entrepreneur Ruchi Jha, Director Stretagy & Operation, iMithila

Note: iMithila is a brand that’s creating Madhubani art masterpieces & have an

online platform for Art lovers

The challenges of being a woman executive in a top role

Of course it is not a rosy picture initially. However as one exerts oneself and proves the

worth, it hardly matters if you are a man or a woman. The initial glass has to be shattered, thats it.

Educational Background

I am MBA Finance from K J Somaiya. Before going for MBA, I worked for TCS as a Software

Engineer.

Family Background

I am a first generation entrepreneur. Most people in my family work in Class 1 government jobs. That shall be true for most Bihari family.

Working in Male-dominated field of Entrepreneurship

The society worldwide is male dominated why only Entrepreneurship. But things are changing slowly, women in India are rising. We are taking up new responsibilities in

new areas. Women are proving their mettle in all spheres- Entrepreneurship too.

Does a Glass ceiling exist?

Yes, probably at fresher level the glass ceiling does not

exist. But as one continues to climb up the ladder, the

ceiling becomes apparent. It is difficult for team members

to adjust and accept initially. However with positive

approach, I don’t see it as a long term problem.

Hobbies

I enjoy reading books especially Crime thrillers. Last

one I read was on operations of Israel’s agency Mossad.

Since my husband works in Security and Investigations

industry, hearing from him has also further generated my

interest.

Future plan

Short to Medium term plan is to establish iMithila as the

market leader in Indian Ethnic Designer Brand space.

Long term is to keep doing the good work and financially

empower more and more Indian women.

• Fitness Mantra

Eating right and a daily brisk walk

• De-stress Mantra

Go on a long drive on Noida Expressway

• Where do you like to Shop

I love to shop on Myntra. Mall of India is good too

• Favorite Holiday Destination

My dream holiday destination is Hawai Islands and

Las Vegas

• 5 things you can’t live without

I can’t live without my iPhone, Laptop and Masala

Tea. And Of course husband at times.