Let’s Talk Toilets: The Missing Link to Women’s Freedom | Manish Kelshikar | TEDxIIMAhmedabad
In this eye-opening TEDx talk, Manish Kelshikar, Founder & CEO of Woloo, confronts a critical yet often ignored issue—access to hygienic public toilets in India. He draws a powerful connection between sanitation, women's independence, and the success of industries like tourism and retail. With urgency and clarity, he urges us to break the silence around toilets—because our nation's dignity, health, and economic future may just depend on it. Founder & CEO of Shark Tank-featured startup Woloo, he leads a women-focused loo discovery and hygiene platform. A Design graduate from NIFT and MBA from FIT, NY, he brings 20+ years of global fashion retail experience, including roles at Walmart (USA) and Shoppers Stop, where he built the private label business. He founded DSGN Inc, India’s only design BPO for global fashion brands, and has led branding for TRENT’s House of Pataudi. An award-winning innovator, he has been recognized by NASSCOM, Walt Disney, and the World Trade Centre for his design excellence and sustainability efforts. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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