Devika Gholap, the Co-founder of OptraSCAN leads the list of women leaders under the age of 30 years, making strides across industries such as AI Healthcare, EdTech, Pharma, Microfinance, MarTech and Beauty.
On Thursday, Avendus Wealth and Hurun India unveiled the inaugural edition of the Avendus Wealth – Hurun India Uth Series 2025 with the U30 List, recognising 79 outstanding young leaders making a significant impact across the Indian economy.
Apurva Sahijwani, MD & CEO, Avendus Wealth Management, said, “Today’s founders are starting earlier, scaling faster and bringing a global perspective to everything they do. In the process, they are transforming industries and expanding India’s presence on the world stage.”
The list highlighted six women leaders under the age group:
Devika Gholap (28) is the co-founder and chief product officer of OptraSCAN, a digital pathology company, with a professional experience of 10 years. “With a mission to replace traditional microscopes with AI-powered digital scanners, she aims to democratise access to accurate and timely cancer diagnostics globally,” the report stated.
Devanshi Kejriwal (28) is the second in the list. She co-founded Skillmatics in 2016, aiming to create engaging, educational and sustainable learning experiences for children. As Chief Product Officer, she focuses on developing eco-friendly, screen-free products that foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Under her leadership, the Avendus-Hurin survey stated, Skillmatics has expanded globally, with products available in over 20,000 stores worldwide.
Radhika Ambani (30) is the Executive Director at pharmaceutical company, Encore Healthcare. With 9 years of professional experience, Radhika Ambani focuses on expanding the company’s presence across the country, particularly in the southern region, by leveraging technology to enhance accessibility to quality healthcare products.
Ananyashree Birla (30), with 13 years of entrepreneurial experience, is the founder of Svatantra Microfin, a microfinance institution dedicated to empowering underserved communities, especially women. Svatantra fosters financial inclusion and entrepreneurship in rural areas and today, stands as the country’s second-largest microfinance institution. Ananyashree Birla commands a strong presence with 1.27 lakh followers on LinkedIn.
Vrushali Prasade (30) is the co-founder of AI-powered marketing infrastructure company, Pixis. The firm offers a codeless AI platform that empowers brands to optimise performance marketing, creative management and audience targeting.
Romita Mazumdar (30) is the founder of Foxtale, a skincare brand rooted in science-backed formulations tailored specifically for Indian skin types.
Key trends from the list
The list witnessed a remarkable shift in India’s entrepreneurial landscape, with 66 out of 79 entrepreneurs being first-generation founders. According to the survey, BITS Pilani is quietly becoming the launchpad for some of India’s most exciting young founders. Anas Rahman Junaid, Founder & Chief Researcher, Hurun India, said, “With 8 alumni on the Avendus Wealth – Hurun India U30 List 2025, it’s clear the institute is doing something right. From Harikrishna Ramesh Valiyath and Vrushali Prasade of Pixis to Rishabh Shekhar and Anirudh Singla of Pepper Content, BITS grads are building ambitious companies across AI, marketing and content – making their mark well before 30.”
When it comes to cities, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi remain the dominant hubs of innovation. However, the emergence of entrepreneurs from places like Jaipur, Ranchi, and Thane highlights that groundbreaking founders can rise from anywhere. In this context, Anas Rahman Junaid said that the Avendus Wealth – Hurun India U30 List serves not only as a recognition of individual excellence but also as a reflection of India’s evolving landscape of innovation.