Indian entrepreneur
Kanika Tekriwal is an Indian entrepreneur, founder and the Chief executive officer of JetSetGo .[ 1] India .[ 2] [ 3] [ 4] [ 5]
Early life and education
She was born into a Marwari family . Kanika's childhood was shaped by her father’s keen interest in finance. Yet her family emphasized on the importance of education and the potential of marrying into a wealthy family as part of her future.[ 6]
Kanika received her education at Lawrence School, Lovedale and completed part of her schooling at Jawaharlal Nehru Senior Secondary School in Bhopal , the hometown of her parents. She later graduated from Coventry University .[ 7]
She is currently the owner of ten private jets.[ 8] [ 9] [ 10] [ 11] [ 12] [ 6] JetSetGo , a private jet management company.[ 13] [ 14]
She is listed among the youngest richest woman in Hurun Rich List. Her company handles 100,000 passengers and has operated 6,000 flights.[ 15]
Awards and honors
References
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