Our First Offline Meetup: Sanjha Chulha, Kolkata, 31 March 2022
The day an online group became a real-life community: on 31 March 2022, women entrepreneurs met in person for the first time at Sanjha Chulha.
Super Womanpreneurs, now Busiqueens, held its first offline meetup on 31 March 2022 at Sanjha Chulha restaurant in Kolkata. It brought together women from many backgrounds who had only known each other online.
It was organised by Atoofa Khushnood, Humaira Jawed, Saleha Rasool and Halima Rasool.
Stories and introductions
Members shared their journeys, challenges and wins. The candid conversations showed how many problems women entrepreneurs have in common, and how differently they solve them.
Business spotlight
Several members presented their products and services, from fashion and beauty to education and technology, and every attendee received a certificate and gift hamper.
Networking over food
The networking session led to exchanged numbers and new collaborations. Sanjha Chulha hosted the group with food, tea, coffee and hot gulab jamuns.
Thank you to our sponsors
Zaiqa Corner (firni), Sequence The Ultimate Stop (hampers, Humaira Jawed), Chocoholics (cake, Ambrien Faizur), Bake Cake (food packets, Afshan Begum), D Shiner (Ayesha Sahaani) and Spice Hut (homemade spices, Ghuncha Anis), with Sanjha Chulha as host.
See every Busiqueens sponsor since 2021 on our partners and sponsors page
Watch the first meetup
Where it led
This first meetup started a tradition. It was followed by the Eid Meet and Greet in May 2022 and the first anniversary in July 2022. Read our guide to business networking groups for women in Kolkata.
Photo gallery
Photos from the first offline meetup. Tap any photo to see it full size.
Sources
- Offline Meet-up 0.1 post-event report, busiqueens.com (Apr 2022)
- Offline Meet-up Edition 0.1 video, Busiqueens YouTube channel
Frequently asked questions
When was the first Busiqueens offline meetup?
On 31 March 2022 at Sanjha Chulha, Kolkata, when the group was still called Super Womanpreneurs.
Who organised it?
Atoofa Khushnood with Humaira Jawed, Saleha Rasool and Halima Rasool.
What happened at the meetup?
Introductions and stories, a business spotlight, networking, food, and certificates and hampers for members.
