FLO Mumbai, under the leadership of Chairperson Seema Saroj, hosted its launch event, “Rise Together,” at The Bombay Club. The event commenced with a warm welcome address and the unveiling of the Chairperson’s vision for the year 2026 by Seema Saroj. The presentation highlighted the chapter’s commitment towards empowering women through leadership, entrepreneurship, education, digital literacy, innovation, sustainability, social impact initiatives, and community collaborations.
A key highlight of the evening was the introduction of the Executive Committee members along with the various verticals, their heads and co-heads, outlining the planned initiatives, goals, and targets for the year ahead. The showcase reflected the diversity, strength, and collaborative spirit of the committee and its intent to create meaningful opportunities for members and the community.
The event also featured a special Past Chairpersons’ Panel Discussion, where former Chairpersons of FLO Mumbai were interviewed about their journeys, memorable experiences, key contributions, leadership learnings, and personal takeaways from their time at FLO. The session offered valuable inspiration and perspective to members while celebrating the rich legacy of the organization.
Chief Guest Dr. Kalpana Saroj shared her remarkable entrepreneurial journey and encouraged women to pursue resilience, courage, and leadership. Guest of Honour Ramdas Athawale appreciated the initiatives of FLO and emphasized the importance of women-led development and inclusive growth. The launch event successfully set the tone for a dynamic year ahead filled with collaboration, empowerment, leadership, and impact-driven initiatives.
Key Takeaways
- Introduction of the Chairperson’s vision and roadmap for 2026-27.
- Presentation of Executive Committee members and leadership teams.
- Overview of verticals, planned initiatives, and yearly targets.
- Inspiring leadership journeys shared by Past Chairpersons.
- Focus on women empowerment through collaboration and innovation.
- Encouragement for member participation and community engagement.
- Insights on resilience and entrepreneurship by Dr. Kalpana Saroj.
- Emphasis on inclusive growth and women-led development.
- Celebration of FLO Mumbai’s legacy and leadership journey.
- Strengthening networking and collaboration among members and stakeholders.
Impact & Outcome
Around 150 FLO members participated in the launch event, Rise Together. The presence of distinguished dignitaries added immense value to the occasion. Overall, it was an inspiring and engaging gathering that brought together members, dignitaries, past leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers to mark the beginning of a new and impactful chapter.