In this compendium, we feature journeys of entrepreneurs from diverse sections of society and highlight the role of grit and perseverance in enabling their success.

Women In Business: The Many Shades Of Grit And Perseverance
2019
2019
In this compendium, we feature journeys of entrepreneurs from diverse sections of society and highlight the role of grit and perseverance in enabling their success.
Knowledge Management Specialist
Shanmugam Manoharan is a Knowledge Management Specialist at LEAD, with a strong interest in making research and evidence accessible and actionable. Over the years, he has worked with organisations such as the World Bank, Delhi Assembly Research Centre, and other development institutions, contributing to a range of initiatives on rural development, gender-transformative evaluations, and livelihoods programs.
Shanmugam holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Political Science from Jawaharlal Nehru University.
Passionate about the intersection of gender, caste, livelihoods, and social inclusion, Shanmugam is dedicated to delivering people-centered solutions that deliver real impact. Outside work, he enjoys history books, travel, and a good mystery thriller.