Experience that understands the reality of running a business.
Transformation Strategy Hub is a founder-led advisory practice supporting MSMEs, startups and women entrepreneurs.
Darshana ThakkarFounder & CEO
Founder profile
Darshana Thakkar
An MSME transformation specialist, startup mentor and women entrepreneurship advocate with 28 years of industrial experience.
Darshana holds a B.E. in Electrical Engineering from M. S. University, Vadodara and an MBA in Business Operations from Symbiosis, Pune. She is also a Certified Corporate and Women Director through the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India.
Her work focuses on transformation, cost reduction, resource utilisation and the practical operating challenges faced by micro and small enterprises.
28Years of industrial experience
3Core transformation missions
360°Business and leadership perspective
Our mission
Building more capable entrepreneurs and resilient enterprises.
01
MSME Transformation
Strengthening profitability, systems and sustainable business performance.
02
Startup Mentoring
Giving founders experienced guidance through important early decisions.
03
Women Entrepreneurship
Building confidence, capability and commercial clarity for women-led enterprises.
Selected recognition
Awards & recognition
- Gujarat Women’s Leader Award 2022 by CMO Asia
- MSME Honours Award 2023 — Champion of Cause, organised by Tally Solutions
- The Rise Legend 2023 in the SMB sector by SMB Connect
- Listed among India’s trusted consulting companies and featured by CIO Look India
- Influential Women Leader in Business 2022 by Insights Success
- Felicitated by Makarpura GIDC Association for contribution to MSME growth
- Fempreneur Award 2023 for contribution to women entrepreneurship development
Professional associations
Leadership & advisory roles
- Certified Women & Independent Director by IICA, Ministry of Corporate Affairs
- Certified Lean Consultant for the Ministry of MSME Lean Scheme
- Startup mentor, jury member and trainer at CED, Government of Gujarat
- National President, WICCI — Women Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industries
- Chairperson, MSME Support & PRO at Makarpura GIDC Association
- Registered Business Advisor, Tata Nexarc
- Advisor, Wadhwani Foundation and Advisory Board Member, G100 Women Council