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Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw is an Indian entrepreneur and the founder of Biocon Limited, a biopharmaceutical company based in Bangalore, India. She started Biocon in 1978 with a vision to develop affordable and accessible medicines.

She faced numerous challenges in the early years, including limited resources and a male-dominated industry.

However, she persevered and built Biocon into one of India's largest biotech companies. Her innovative leadership led to milestones like FDA approval for a biosimilar drug. Mazumdar-Shaw's success earned her global recognition and awards. She inspires aspiring entrepreneurs, especially women, with her story of determination and innovation in the biotechnology industry.