The Mother-Daughter Duo
Meet Our Founders
The mother-daughter dynamic duo who revolutionized digital inclusivity and audio learning for the bottom billion from their kitchen table home schooling innovation.
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Anu Bhardwaj
Co-Founder & CEO
Anu Bhardwaj is a global entrepreneur, award-winning podcaster, and women's empowerment advocate. She founded SHEQONOMI after witnessing zero female leaders invited to speak at the 2020 UN General Assembly — a defining moment that sparked a movement. Anu has been recognized as the #1 Global Innovation Champion, selected first out of 5,000+ applicants for the $150,000 IsDB Grand Prize. Her work spans 195 countries, reaching over 1 billion social impressions and supporting women-led podcasts in 65+ languages.
Arya Bhardwaj
Chief Inspiration Officer, Angel Investor, Philanthropist
Arya Bhardwaj is the youngest co-founder of SHEQONOMI, bringing a Gen Z perspective to the platform's mission of amplifying women's voices worldwide. As a young investor and philanthropist, Arya embodies the spirit of the next generation — inspiring millions of women and girls to find and share their voices. Her vision shapes SHEQONOMI's identity as the world's greenest podcast app, using 28–31% less energy than Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and her commitment to accessibility and sustainability drives every feature of the platform.
Anu & Arya — SHEQONOMI & Krypto 4 Kids
A journey from the kitchen table to the White House, the United Nations, and Blockchain on the Beach.
The White House
Representing SHEQONOMI at the White House — amplifying the voices of women and girls on the global stage.
The United Nations
Arya presented Listen-Learn-Earn at the UN Blockchain for Impact Summit (#BFI2019) at age 8 — one of the youngest voices ever at the United Nations.
Blockchain on the Beach — Laguna Beach & Barbados
Krypto 4 Kids workshops and Blockchain on the Beach events — teaching the next generation about blockchain and financial inclusion.
SHEQONOMI MENA LLC
Headquartered in Doha, Qatar (QFC No. 03944), SHEQONOMI MENA LLC is our regional entity serving the Middle East and North Africa. Through strategic partnerships with organizations like FINOMENA and HCIE, we are expanding access to women-led content and economic opportunity across the MENA region.
Featured Articles
Recent publications and press coverage featuring Anu & Arya Bhardwaj and SHEQONOMI.
SHE-QONOMI: Committed to Inclusivity, Accessibility & Sustainability, Podcasts & Data Powered By HER
SHEQONOMI celebrates five years since the $150,000 IsDB Grand Prize that seeded a global women's multi-lingual, multi-platform podcast ecosystem reaching 195 countries in 65+ languages.
Anu Bhardwaj Interviewed at the 2024 Power Up Conference: Together We Lead
Anu Bhardwaj discusses SHEQONOMI's mission to empower women globally at the Power Up Conference in Washington, DC, celebrating Women's Equality Day.
Anu Bhardwaj: Trailblazing Media & Tech Entrepreneur Empowering Women Worldwide
As the Founder & CEO of SHEQONOMI, Anu Bhardwaj embodies the fusion of media, technology, and women's empowerment in driving forward a disruptive global force.
Creating a Digital Empire for Good
Media mogul Anu Bhardwaj is reaching millions of women in emerging markets with SHEQONOMI. Will digital wallets put 2 billion women on the board?
Qrypto Queens Minimizes the Gap to Blockchain
Arya Bhardwaj, preparing to speak at Blockchain For Impact 2019 — one of the youngest voices ever at the United Nations, sharing the stage with ambassadors and the UN Under-Secretary-General.
B The Way Forward: Krypto 4 Kids with Anu Bhardwaj
Serial entrepreneur Anu Bhardwaj shares the story of Krypto 4 Kids — the initiative and app inspired by her daughter Arya, and how it evolved into SHEQONOMI.
Connect With Our Founders
Anu and Arya are passionate about connecting with changemakers, investors, and advocates who share their vision of amplifying women's voices globally.