Kanika Tekriwal
Kanika Tekriwal - Cancer Survivor Who Built India’s First Private Jet Startup
Motivational entrepreneur inspiring women in aviation and startups.
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hyderabad
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10+ years
resilience, entrepreneur, grit, winning mindset, courage and integrity
About Kanika Tekriwal
Kanika Tekriwal is a celebrated entrepreneur, aviation innovator, and motivational speaker who has transformed the landscape of private aviation in India. As the Founder and CEO of JetSetGo Aviation, she built the country’s first and largest marketplace for private jet and helicopter charter services, often hailed as the “Uber of Indian Skies.” Her vision brought unprecedented transparency, reliability, and accessibility to an industry once considered exclusive and opaque. Under her leadership, JetSetGo has grown into a trusted aviation brand known for operational excellence, cutting-edge technology, and a customer-first approach, making Kanika one of the most influential minds in modern Indian entrepreneurship.
Her personal journey is an equally powerful story of resilience. At just 22, Kanika was diagnosed with cancer—an unexpected battle that completely changed her life. Through determination, positivity, and an unwavering belief in her dreams, she overcame the disease and returned with even greater strength. Instead of slowing down, she turned adversity into her biggest motivation, building an aviation empire from the ground up. Featured in global lists like Forbes Asia’s 30 Under 30, BBC’s 100 Women, and Fortune India’s Most Powerful Women in Business, she stands today as a symbol of courage, grit, and unstoppable ambition. Her work continues to inspire thousands of young business leaders and women entrepreneurs across the world.
As a motivational speaker, Kanika Tekriwal has become a powerful voice at corporate events, leadership summits, and entrepreneurship forums. Her talks revolve around resilience, innovation, leadership, overcoming fear, and turning challenges into opportunities. With her dynamic stage presence and authentic storytelling, she motivates audiences to think boldly and push beyond limitations. Hire Kanika Tekriwal to bring a compelling blend of real-life grit, entrepreneurial wisdom, and inspiring energy to your next event, perfect for empowering teams to dream bigger and soar higher.
Kanika Tekriwal is a celebrated entrepreneur, aviation innovator, and motivational speaker who has transformed the landscape of private aviation in India. As the Founder and CEO of JetSetGo Aviation, she built the country’s first and largest marketplace for private jet and helicopter charter services, often hailed as the “Uber of Indian Skies.” Her vision brought unprecedented transparency, reliability, and accessibility to an industry once considered exclusive and opaque. Under her leadership, JetSetGo has grown into a trusted aviation brand known for operational excellence, cutting-edge technology, and a customer-first approach, making Kanika one of the most influential minds in modern Indian entrepreneurship.
Her personal journey is an equally powerful story of resilience. At just 22, Kanika was diagnosed with cancer—an unexpected battle that completely changed her life. Through determination, positivity, and an unwavering belief in her dreams, she overcame the disease and returned with even greater strength. Instead of slowing down, she turned adversity into her biggest motivation, building an aviation empire from the ground up. Featured in global lists like Forbes Asia’s 30 Under 30, BBC’s 100 Women, and Fortune India’s Most Powerful Women in Business, she stands today as a symbol of courage, grit, and unstoppable ambition. Her work continues to inspire thousands of young business leaders and women entrepreneurs across the world.
As a motivational speaker, Kanika Tekriwal has become a powerful voice at corporate events, leadership summits, and entrepreneurship forums. Her talks revolve around resilience, innovation, leadership, overcoming fear, and turning challenges into opportunities. With her dynamic stage presence and authentic storytelling, she motivates audiences to think boldly and push beyond limitations. Hire Kanika Tekriwal to bring a compelling blend of real-life grit, entrepreneurial wisdom, and inspiring energy to your next event, perfect for empowering teams to dream bigger and soar higher.
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Career Highlights and Achievements of Kanika Tekriwal
Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia
Featured in Forbes’ annual list in the Consumer Technology category
Women Transforming India award
Awarded by the United Nations and Government of India
Economic Times 40 Under 40
Honored for entrepreneurial vision and achievement in aviation
Entrepreneur of the Year – WAI Conference
Recognized at Women in Aviation International Conference
Top Woman Entrepreneur – Entrepreneur India
Honored at Entrepreneur India award for innovative contributions to aviation
BBC 100 Most Inspiring Women
Recognized globally among the BBC’s list of the most inspiring women
National Entrepreneurship award
Awarded by the Government of India for entrepreneurial achievement in aviation
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Kanika Tekriwal
Kanika Tekriwal - Cancer Survivor Who Built India’s First Private Jet Startup
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Kanika Tekriwal is the founder and CEO of JetSetGo, an Indian private aviation marketplace, and a cancer survivor who started the company in 2014. engage4more lists her for corporate keynotes on entrepreneurship and resilience.
Kanika Tekriwal has been featured in lists recognising influential young entrepreneurs and women in business, including Forbes Asia 30 Under 30. engage4more books her for talks on building a business in a male-dominated industry.
Her name is spelt Kanika Tekriwal, though people also search Kanika Takriwal or कनिका टेकरीवाल. engage4more lists the JetSetGo founder under the correct spelling, and every booking enquiry reaches the same team.
JetSetGo is the private jet and helicopter marketplace Kanika Tekriwal founded, often described as an 'Uber for private aviation'. engage4more books her to share how she built a capital-intensive business with limited early funding.
Kanika Tekriwal was diagnosed with cancer at 22 and has spoken about how recovering reshaped her outlook on risk and life before she founded JetSetGo. engage4more books her for talks on adversity and courage.
Kanika Tekriwal has received honours including Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 and India's National Entrepreneurship Award. engage4more books her to share the grit behind building an aviation business from scratch.
Kanika Tekriwal studied visual communication and earned an MBA from Coventry University, and began working in aviation as a teenager. engage4more books her for talks on learning an industry from the ground up.
Through engage4more, Kanika Tekriwal speaks on entrepreneurship, resilience, disrupting male-dominated industries, raising capital and the future of aviation. Her sessions suit startup summits, women-in-business forums and leadership offsites.
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