Aspire For Her and Payoneer Launch SheExports Season 2 to Empower Indian Women Entrepreneurs Globally

Applications Open for Groundbreaking Accelerator Program Focused on Women-led Service Businesses​

Aspire For Her, a community-driven organization dedicated to boosting women's workforce participation, has announced a strategic partnership with Payoneer, a leading financial technology firm empowering global small and medium-sized businesses. Together, they have unveiled SheExports Season 2, an innovative accelerator program designed to empower women-led service businesses in India to expand successfully into international markets.

Transforming Indian Women-led Businesses into Global Success Stories​

Launching on March 28, SheExports Season 2 will offer a comprehensive five-month hybrid learning accelerator experience. This program, supported by the Payoneer Foundation and Social Empowerment and Economic Development (SEED), aims to transform 200 selected women-led enterprises into globally competitive businesses.


The initiative addresses the significant potential of women entrepreneurs in India. According to India's Sixth Economic Census, women entrepreneurs manage approximately 8.05 million establishments, comprising 13.76% of the nation’s total businesses and employing 13.48 million individuals.

Expert-led Workshops Across India’s Major Cities​

SheExports Season 2 will host a series of 11 intensive online and offline workshops across key Indian cities, including:

• Surat
• Chennai
• Indore
• New Delhi
• Coimbatore
• Chandigarh
• Kolkata
• Ahmedabad

Participants will receive expert mentorship and training across essential business domains such as UI/UX optimization, LinkedIn marketing, AI-driven scaling strategies, investor pitching, and global compliance practices. Furthermore, workshops will address critical topics like risk management, SaaS model transitions, advanced marketing techniques, and strategies for international market penetration.

A Strategic Focus on High-potential Markets: UAE and USA​

SheExports Season 2 will empower entrepreneurs to confidently approach international markets, especially emphasizing high-potential opportunities in the UAE and the USA. Participants will gain access to exclusive funding opportunities, enhanced visibility across digital channels, and direct interaction with global investors.

The program culminates with impactful storytelling workshops and investor interactions, enabling entrepreneurs to clearly articulate their value propositions on the global stage.

Visionary Leadership Committed to Women's Economic Empowerment​

Madhura Dasgupta Sinha, Founder of Aspire For Her, emphasized the transformative potential of this partnership, stating,

“Through collaboration with Payoneer, Payoneer Foundation, and SEED—organizations that share our vision—we're nurturing a new generation of financially independent women. Our mission is to inspire and empower the next wave of Indian women business leaders to break barriers and achieve international success.”

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Echoing this sentiment, Gaurav Shisodia, Vice President of Payoneer India, highlighted the impactful results from SheExports Season 1, noting,

“After the remarkable achievements of our first season, where over 120 women entrepreneurs expanded globally, Payoneer remains committed to supporting women-led SMBs. Our goal is to build an ecosystem that facilitates local excellence transforming into global achievements. SheExports Season 2 provides essential tools, expert guidance, and practical knowledge, positioning Indian women entrepreneurs for substantial growth in the digital global economy.”

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About Aspire For Her​

Aspire For Her (AFH) is dedicated to increasing women's workforce participation, with ambitious goals to add 1 million women to India's workforce by 2025 and 10 million by 2030. Leveraging community-driven mentorship, role modeling, career previews, and education, AFH collaborates with SEED, India’s leading CSR and social intervention agency, to empower women economically.

About Payoneer​

Founded in 2005, Payoneer is a global financial technology leader, enabling small and medium-sized businesses worldwide to manage cross-border commerce seamlessly. Committed to fostering equitable access to opportunities, Payoneer simplifies international transactions, facilitates multi-currency financial management, and empowers millions of SMBs—particularly from emerging markets—to participate actively in the global economy.