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From the assembly line to distribution to sales, Sulakshana Pai has worked in nearly every aspect of the IT market. But it was her passion, focus, and determination that ultimately propelled her to establish Finch IT Solutions Pvt Ltd, now a dynamic and thriving IT company.
“From a young age, I always enjoyed organizing activities, managing our games, and coming up with new adventure ideas,” she says. “This innate quality grew stronger over time.”
Sulakshana completed her studies in electronics and communication, then joined a manufacturing unit where she worked on the electronics assembly line. Her proficiency was quickly noticed, and she was promoted to a supervisory role, managing a team of 18 staff members.
Ever ambitious, Sulakshana didn’t stop there. With a desire to learn more about the IT market, she joined an IT channel partner company where she was involved in order processing and operations, and then moved to a company focused on distribution.
“This provided me with comprehensive exposure to entire operations and commercial activities,” she says, “And gave me the courage and understanding needed to run a business.”
But before diving into entrepreneurship, Sulakshana was eager to deepen her experience and knowledge in one very important area – sales. So she joined another channel partner company as a sales representative.
“This position allowed me to effectively market and place products, as well as build strong relationships with customers,” she says. “These experiences equipped me with the skills and confidence needed to take on a bigger challenge.
In 2014, Sulakshana founded Finch IT Solutions Pvt Ltd. and has since helped it grow into a well-known partner in Bangalore, Pune, Kochi, and Hyderabad, delivering exceptional IT solutions and services.
Certification Leads to Fruitful Connections
As a certified women-owned business through WEConnect International, Sulakshana is further setting her business apart, expanding her network, and discovering new business opportunities. In fact, at a recent WEConnect International event, Sulakshana met and developed a partnership with Sagility India Pvt Ltd. and is now working with them to fulill their IT hardware and software requirements
“This collaboration would not have been possible without the support and facilitation provided by WEConnect International,” she says. “And for that, we are truly grateful.”
But in addition to new business, Sulakshana says being part of the network has helped her deepen her understanding of the significance of diversity and inclusion in corporate supply chains and facilitated connections with companies seeking to enhance their supplier diversity initiatives.
“We aim to engage with more customers who prioritize women’s diversity in their business relationships,” she says. “We look forward to continuing our association with WEConnect International and collaborating with many more customers who share our commitment to diversity and inclusion.”
To learn more about Finch IT, visit https://finchitsolutions.co.in/