MAM
WIN celebrates International Women’s Day 2024: Connecting women, inspiring change
Mumbai: Women Inspiring Network (WIN) is thrilled to announce a series of dynamic events in celebration of International Women’s Day 2024. Collaborating with Tower Capital Group and The Galien Foundation, WIN presents an engaging panel discussion at the Inaugural Modi Prix Galien India. Esteemed leaders from Fortune 50 companies and renowned NGOs worldwide convened for focused dialogues on cutting-edge advancements in medicine, digital solutions, and biotechnology. Additionally, WIN will host Women in Design (WIN X OBEETEE Carpets), merging legacy, creativity, and sustainability in celebration of International Women’s Day. After successfully orchestrating these impactful events, WIN will culminate the month with a Global Mentoring Walk on March 29, 2024, ensuring a powerful conclusion. Throughout March, WIN will also spearhead a campaign celebrating Women’s Month, inviting leaders from across the globe to submit videos highlighting Women and Inclusivity, thereby amplifying diverse voices and fostering a culture of equality and empowerment.
WIN Founder Stuti Jalan stated, “These events epitomize WIN’s unwavering commitment to uniting women and propelling meaningful change. As we collaborate with esteemed partners like the Tower Capital Group and the Galien Foundation, we celebrate women’s achievements and pave the way for impactful discussions that transcend boundaries. From the Inaugural Prix Galien India to the Women in Design initiative with OBEETEE Carpets, we merge legacy, creativity, and sustainability to create spaces where women’s voices are heard and their contributions honoured. These endeavours are not just events; they’re milestones on our journey towards a more inclusive, equitable world.”
The panel discussion at the Inaugural Prix Galien India, moderated by Stuti Jalan, featured distinguished speakers including Shuchin Bajaj, founder director of Ujala Cygnus Hospitals, Pushpanjali R Chawla, founder of Pivoutal Consulting Services, Shailja Mittal, co-founder at Qurex, and Peter Paul Pushparaj, CEO and co-founder of AI Nexus Healthcare Inc. Topics such as regenerative medicine, modern healthcare applications of Ayurveda, and sexual health for women’s overall well-being will be explored, offering profound insights into future innovations and collaborations in healthcare.
In another exciting endeavour, Women in Design (WIN X OBEETEE Carpets) will host an event on 6 March 2024, to merge legacy, creativity, and sustainability in celebration of International Women’s Day. Esteemed panellists including Taniya Seth, Amrita Chowdhury, Kamalika Bose, and Deepa Parekh will delve into the theme “Crafting Homes and Communities,” promising insights that resonate with both heart and mind. Moreover, WIN will orchestrate a Global Mentoring Walk, offering a global platform for mentorship and networking. This event will serve as a conduit for women to connect, learn, and inspire one another on an international scale, fostering bonds that transcend borders.
Throughout March 2024, WIN invites female leaders from across the globe to lend their voices to the Real Voices of Women – Inspiring Inclusion Campaign. By amplifying diverse perspectives and narratives, WIN endeavours to cultivate a culture of inclusivity and inspiration.
Brands
Abhinav Rastogi named global marketing director for YouTube Shopping
Google veteran to scale creator commerce and expand shopping across global markets
SINGAPORE: Abhinav Rastogi has stepped into a new role as global marketing director for YouTube Shopping, marking the latest chapter in a more than decade-long career at Google.
Rastogi, who took on the position in February and is based in Singapore, will lead global marketing for YouTube Shopping, a platform designed to connect creators, viewers and merchants in a single ecosystem. His remit includes expanding the service into new markets and strengthening its positioning as a growth channel for both creators and brands.
In a reflective note on the transition, Rastogi pointed to a simple but powerful idea driving the role. For years, creators have quietly built trust with audiences through consistent and authentic content, and that trust often shapes purchasing decisions. What is changing now, he said, is the infrastructure around that behaviour. YouTube Shopping aims to make it easier for viewers to discover and buy products recommended by creators they already follow.
The scale is already significant. More than half a million creators have joined the programme, with recent expansion into Japan through a partnership with Rakuten signalling further global ambitions.
Rastogi believes the future of shopping on YouTube will be driven by a blend of creators, content and communities. In his view, it is the human voice behind the screen, not just the product, that ultimately builds trust and drives discovery.
Prior to this role, he served as director of marketing, YouTube Asia Pacific, where he led regional marketing across creator engagement, brand building and reputation. During that time, he played a key role in launching and scaling YouTube Shopping across eight markets in the region.
Earlier stints at Google include group product marketing manager, consumer apps, overseeing growth for products such as Search, Maps and Assistant across India and Southeast Asia, and product marketing manager roles spanning consumer apps and YouTube, where he contributed to launches including YouTube Music, YouTube Originals and YouTube Shorts.
Rastogi began his career in consulting with Boston Consulting Group and A.T. Kearney, before moving into the technology sector. He is an alumnus of Indian Institute of Management Calcutta and Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur.
Alongside his corporate role, he is also an active angel investor, backing early-stage startups in consumer technology and electric mobility across India and Southeast Asia.
As he settles into the new role, Rastogi is betting on a future where every video can double up as a storefront, and where commerce feels less like a transaction and more like a recommendation from a trusted voice.
