Shiffon Founder Makes Pinky Promise to Help Female Entrepreneurs

Shilpa Yarlagadda, a Harvard student, founded Chiffon, a fine jewelry startup, to empower women by bridging the funding gap for female entrepreneurs. She focuses on selling a single product, a pinky ring symbolizing a promise to support women. The business model cuts out middlemen, allowing for significant donations to women's causes. Despite balancing school and business, Shilpa aims to empower a million women through her rings. Her strategy includes organic celebrity endorsements, ensuring the brand's timeless appeal.

What challenges does Shilpa face in balancing her business and schoolwork?

What is Shilpa's vision for her business in the next five to ten years?