Life of an Entrepreneur Kiran Mazumdar- ShawTf T can build a company like Biocon anyone can... the first step was to dream however big or small, If you have a vision big onsmall, al plan no TOMAR NSU CARTS NOTE there ts passion and conviction for it success 1S TVD o “Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, MID) Biocon:iGire Kiran was born on March 23, 1953 and brought up in Bangalore in the state of Karnataka, India She hailed from a family, which encouraged her to pursue higher education: Went to Ballarat College in Melbourne, Australia, to specialize in Malting and Brewing Technology to become India’s first woman brewmaster. Though she possessed the required technical qualifications, her chosen profession was completely male-dominated Kiran went abroad and found a job in the UK. There she met Leslie Auchincloss, owner of an Ireland-based company, Auchincloss was planning to start a business in India. The Irish company wanted to establish its operations in India to produce simple bio-products from indigenous raw materials. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw started her professional career as trainee brewer in Carlton & United Beverages in 1974.Challenges SI CERES ren foretell ge bebe Clercomy Len sstoeern) Biochemicals Wimited in Ireland. In the funds for her business. Banks were hesitant to give loan to her as biotechnology was a totally new field at that point of time and she was a woman entrepreneur, which was a rare jpeerleyielenoey In the same year, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw founded Biocon India in collaboration with Biocon Biochemicals Limited, with a capital of Rs. 10,000, She initially faced many problems regarding funds for her business, Banks were hesitant to give'loan to her as biotechnology was a totally new field at that point of time and she was a woman entrepreneur, which was a rare phenomenon.SUCCESS MANTRA — MS. SHAW = Determination = Willingness to take risk Se iiatleniteelirezten a Spirit of AdventurePortrait of an Entrepreneur Kiran has chosen a virgin field, leading the Biotech industry from the fore front Kiran has the ability to spot an opportunity a mile away, a kind of telescopic vision Has given the country a new field to develop in.History of BioconHistory of Biocon = Founded as an brewing enzyme extraction company 1978 = Exports to Ireland grew. Next. in 1984 tried to get an altermative to “Koji enzymes” Tn 1989. acquired by Unilever By 1990’s Koji enzymes were a success, and got an added advantage in fermentation drigs In’ 11995 foray into bio pharmas Now produces everything from insulin to antibodies Has been leading the biotech industry for 20+ years. In 2004, Biocon came up with an IPO and the issue was over- subscribed by over 30 timesBiocon Biocon's initial operation was to extract an enzyme from papaya. Under Kiran Mazumdar Shaw's stewardship Biocon transformed from an industrial enzymes company to an integrated biopharmaceutical company with strategic research initiatives. Today, Biocon is recognised as Ind pioneering biotech enterprise. BIOCON INDIA; Biocon was founded on November 29, 1978 as a joint venture between Biocon Biochemicals Ltd. of Ireland and an Indian entrepreneur, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw. In 1979, Biocon became the first Indian company to manufacture and export enzymes to USA and Burope. Unilever ple. acquired Biocon see rte ere Tn Treland in 1979 and merged it with its subsidiary. Quest International. In 1989, Biocon became the first Indian biotech company to receive US) funding for proprietary technologies.Problems faced Solutions Not being considered creditworthy, being turned down by banks Difficulty getting skilled people, difficulty being a woman entrepreneur when dealing with vendors Used her own contacts at Canara bank and finances at the outset Bought along male personnel in price negotiations, Biocon was started in a garageAwatds Kiran Mazumdar Shaw is the recipient of several) Prestigious awards= Ei Businesswoman of the Year, Best Woman Entrepreneur Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Life Sciences Government of India also felicitated!her, with) Leet Hrd Iss) etre beeline e9H Us Leta (2005) Nikkei Asia Prize, 2009 for RegionallGrowih\ Express Pharmaceutical Leadership Summit Award 2009 for Dynamic Entrepreneur “Veuve Clicquot Initiative For Economic Development For AsiaAwards World Economic Forum and\Tihe Indian Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award iaeei Vee MONO Uy Ddetor COO! Science in 2004, from her alma mater, Ballarat University, in recognition of her. (Drcmotmiileneeonte mut ronsicomeertro koe Bioicchnology Honorary doctorates from University of Abertay, Dundee, UK. (2007), University of Glasgow, UK. (2008) and Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, U.K. (2008); Recently named among TIME magazine’s 100 most influential people in the worldLooking Ahead Karan has moved onto even more challenging ventures of developing insulin and drugs that can cure cancer Diabetes had emerged as an important area: Clinigene( Biocon’s clinic) embarked on a longitudinal research program Launched insulin under the brand name “Insugen’.= The role of business Women in economic development is HLieyitelp) los = Women entrepreneurship must be moulded properly with entrepreneurial traits and skills to meet the changes in trends and strive for excellence in the entrepreneurial arena so that one day every Indian woman sets an example as Kiran did.THANK YOU !!!!