ST Bureau
Kolkata
This interview is a part of Startup Terminal interview series to mark the occasion of ‘International Women’s Day’
ST: Please tell us more
about yourself.
about yourself.
Divya Himatsingka: I am a Calcuttan to the
“T”. Born, educated, married and settled here. I have done my
schooling from La Martiniere Girls School and graduated from The Bhawanipur
College.
“T”. Born, educated, married and settled here. I have done my
schooling from La Martiniere Girls School and graduated from The Bhawanipur
College.
ST: Who is your biggest
influence in life?
influence in life?
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| Divya Himatsingka, Director, Skulpt |
Divya
Himatsingka: My father has had a strong influence on my life. He has always
taught me to put people and their needs before my own. And that goodwill once
lost can never come back. I do keep this in mind while running my organization
as well.
Himatsingka: My father has had a strong influence on my life. He has always
taught me to put people and their needs before my own. And that goodwill once
lost can never come back. I do keep this in mind while running my organization
as well.
ST: What challenges do
you face in your day to day professional life, if any?
you face in your day to day professional life, if any?
Divya
Himatsingka: Primarily the service industry comes with its share of baggage.
Keeping everyone satisfied is a Herculean task. It’s a 24 hour job. Also trying
to make staff understand and follow systems is sometimes a challenge.
Himatsingka: Primarily the service industry comes with its share of baggage.
Keeping everyone satisfied is a Herculean task. It’s a 24 hour job. Also trying
to make staff understand and follow systems is sometimes a challenge.
ST: Where do you want to
see yourself in next 5 years down the line?
see yourself in next 5 years down the line?
Divya
Himatsingka: In the next 5 years I do want at least 8-10 sub franchisees across
the country and I want to be recognized as someone who is doing well for the
society.
Himatsingka: In the next 5 years I do want at least 8-10 sub franchisees across
the country and I want to be recognized as someone who is doing well for the
society.
ST: What is your message
to the readers on ‘International Women’s Day’?
to the readers on ‘International Women’s Day’?
Divya
Himatsingka: Women should not underestimate their capabilities. We are born
with the capacity to do multi faceted things and we should make the most of it.
Himatsingka: Women should not underestimate their capabilities. We are born
with the capacity to do multi faceted things and we should make the most of it.
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