SHEQONOMI · MEDIA COVERAGE
SHEQONOMI in the News
Sovereign Validation · Endorsed at the Highest Level
IsDB Transform Fund — Grand Prize Winner
Awarded by Dr. Hayat Sindi, IsDB's Chief Scientific Adviser, SHEQONOMI was selected as the Grand Prize winner from 5,000+ global applicants — recognised as the #1 COVID Innovation solution for Saudi Arabia, Oman, UAE, Indonesia, and Bangladesh. Contract signed July 3, 2021.
What This Award Means
Awarded by Dr. Hayat Sindi · Islamic Development Bank · 2020 Transform Fund · COVID-19 Global Innovation · Rank #1 of 5,000 Applications · 173 Countries · $150,000 Grant Prize
SHEQONOMI Was Built By HER, For HER, As Emerging Markets Become the Fastest-Growing Podcast Markets For Women & Girls
April 21, 2026
Weekly Voice — Canada's Largest South Asian News Platform
SHEQONOMI Was Built By HER, For HER, As Emerging Markets Become the Fastest-Growing Podcast Markets For Women & Girls
SHEQONOMI Was Built By HER, For HER, As Emerging Markets Become the Fastest-Growing Podcast Markets For Women & Girls
April 21, 2026
EIN Presswire
SHEQONOMI Was Built By HER, For HER, As Emerging Markets Become the Fastest-Growing Podcast Markets For Women & Girls
SHEQONOMI Was Built By HER, For HER, As Emerging Markets Become the Fastest-Growing Podcast Markets For Women & Girls
April 21, 2026
AP News
SHEQONOMI Was Built By HER, For HER, As Emerging Markets Become the Fastest-Growing Podcast Markets For Women & Girls
SHEQONOMI Was Built By HER, For HER, As Emerging Markets Become the Fastest-Growing Podcast Markets For Women & Girls
April 21, 2026
The National Law Review
SHEQONOMI Was Built By HER, For HER, As Emerging Markets Become the Fastest-Growing Podcast Markets For Women & Girls
SHEQONOMI Live at Media City Qatar — QBS Radio 97.5 Midday Show
April 10, 2026
QBS Radio 97.5 — The Midday Show
SHEQONOMI Live at Media City Qatar — QBS Radio 97.5 Midday Show
SHEQONOMI Featured on LinkedIn — Anu Bhardwaj
April 2026
LinkedIn — Anu Bhardwaj
SHEQONOMI Featured on LinkedIn — Anu Bhardwaj
Could This Be the Most Important App of Our Time? — Instagram Feature
April 2026
Instagram — IWGrow Podcast
Could This Be the Most Important App of Our Time? — Instagram Feature
Can Audio Solve the Global Education Crisis? | Anu Bhardwaj
April 10, 2026
I Wanna Grow Podcast — YouTube
Can Audio Solve the Global Education Crisis? | Anu Bhardwaj
Could This Be the Most Important App of Our Time? — Anu Bhardwaj, SHEQONOMI
April 2026
IWGrow / Business Start Up Qatar
Could This Be the Most Important App of Our Time? — Anu Bhardwaj, SHEQONOMI
SHE-QONOMI: Committed to Inclusivity, Accessibility & Sustainability, Podcasts & Data Powered By HER
March 20, 2026
The National Law Review
SHE-QONOMI: Committed to Inclusivity, Accessibility & Sustainability, Podcasts & Data Powered By HER
SHEQONOMI Was Built By HER, For HER, As Emerging Markets Become the Fastest-Growing Podcast Markets For Women & Girls
April 21, 2026
Weekly Voice — Canada's Largest South Asian News Platform
SHEQONOMI Was Built By HER, For HER, As Emerging Markets Become the Fastest-Growing Podcast Markets For Women & Girls
SHEQONOMI Was Built By HER, For HER, As Emerging Markets Become the Fastest-Growing Podcast Markets For Women & Girls
April 21, 2026
EIN Presswire
SHEQONOMI Was Built By HER, For HER, As Emerging Markets Become the Fastest-Growing Podcast Markets For Women & Girls
SHEQONOMI Was Built By HER, For HER, As Emerging Markets Become the Fastest-Growing Podcast Markets For Women & Girls
April 21, 2026
AP News
SHEQONOMI Was Built By HER, For HER, As Emerging Markets Become the Fastest-Growing Podcast Markets For Women & Girls
SHEQONOMI Was Built By HER, For HER, As Emerging Markets Become the Fastest-Growing Podcast Markets For Women & Girls
April 21, 2026
The National Law Review
SHEQONOMI Was Built By HER, For HER, As Emerging Markets Become the Fastest-Growing Podcast Markets For Women & Girls
SHEQONOMI Live at Media City Qatar — QBS Radio 97.5 Midday Show
April 10, 2026
QBS Radio 97.5 — The Midday Show
SHEQONOMI Live at Media City Qatar — QBS Radio 97.5 Midday Show
SHEQONOMI Featured on LinkedIn — Anu Bhardwaj
April 2026
LinkedIn — Anu Bhardwaj
SHEQONOMI Featured on LinkedIn — Anu Bhardwaj
Could This Be the Most Important App of Our Time? — Instagram Feature
April 2026
Instagram — IWGrow Podcast
Could This Be the Most Important App of Our Time? — Instagram Feature
Can Audio Solve the Global Education Crisis? | Anu Bhardwaj
April 10, 2026
I Wanna Grow Podcast — YouTube
Can Audio Solve the Global Education Crisis? | Anu Bhardwaj
Could This Be the Most Important App of Our Time? — Anu Bhardwaj, SHEQONOMI
April 2026
IWGrow / Business Start Up Qatar
Could This Be the Most Important App of Our Time? — Anu Bhardwaj, SHEQONOMI
SHE-QONOMI: Committed to Inclusivity, Accessibility & Sustainability, Podcasts & Data Powered By HER
March 20, 2026
The National Law Review
SHE-QONOMI: Committed to Inclusivity, Accessibility & Sustainability, Podcasts & Data Powered By HER
Web Summit Qatar 2025 — Doha Exhibition & Convention Center
SHEQONOMI Meetup at Web Summit Qatar 2025 — Night Summit, Doha
SHEQONOMI hosted an official Meetup at Web Summit Qatar 2025 — the Night Summit on February 25, 2025 at the Doha Exhibition & Convention Center, West Bay, Doha, Qatar. Anu Bhardwaj represented SHEQONOMI alongside co-organizers podcastHERS, The State of Women Institute, and Women Investing in Women Digital. The event brought together women founders, tech leaders, and podcast creators from across the Middle East, South Asia, and beyond. SHEQONOMI was featured at the iHeart House podcast studio, the Ooredoo booth, and the Startup Qatar / Invest Qatar pavilion.
📸 Photo Gallery — 10 Photos
Speaker: Anu Bhardwaj — Middle East Enterprise AI & Analytics Summit, Qatar
2025
Middle East Enterprise AI & Analytics Summit
Speaker: Anu Bhardwaj — Middle East Enterprise AI & Analytics Summit, Qatar
Web Summit Qatar 2025 — Doha Exhibition & Convention Center
SHEQONOMI Meetup at Web Summit Qatar 2025 — Night Summit, Doha
SHEQONOMI hosted an official Meetup at Web Summit Qatar 2025 — the Night Summit on February 25, 2025 at the Doha Exhibition & Convention Center, West Bay, Doha, Qatar. Anu Bhardwaj represented SHEQONOMI alongside co-organizers podcastHERS, The State of Women Institute, and Women Investing in Women Digital. The event brought together women founders, tech leaders, and podcast creators from across the Middle East, South Asia, and beyond. SHEQONOMI was featured at the iHeart House podcast studio, the Ooredoo booth, and the Startup Qatar / Invest Qatar pavilion.
📸 Photo Gallery — 10 Photos
Speaker: Anu Bhardwaj — Middle East Enterprise AI & Analytics Summit, Qatar
2025
Middle East Enterprise AI & Analytics Summit
Speaker: Anu Bhardwaj — Middle East Enterprise AI & Analytics Summit, Qatar
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Founding Era — Building Our IP
Before SHEQONOMI launched in February 2021, Anu Bhardwaj spent years building the intellectual property, community, and blockchain expertise that would power the platform — through SHEQ, Qrypto Queens, Women INVESTING in Women DIGITAL, Blockchain on the Beach, and international conference appearances alongside daughter Arya Sitara Bhardwaj. After attending Blockchain for Impact in St. Kitts & Nevis and meeting Roger Ver, Arya suggested creating Krypto 4 Kids — and went on to found K4K herself, launching her own wallet, unicorn-branded merchandise, and a children's blockchain conference at Laguna Beach.
Georgetown University Women's Forum 2021 — Speaker: Anu Bhardwaj (C'98, MA'03)
2021
Georgetown University Women's Forum
Georgetown University Women's Forum 2021 — Speaker: Anu Bhardwaj (C'98, MA'03)
The State of Women — YouTube
The State of Women — Full Documentary Film (27 min)
The State of Women is a film about the global empowerment of women. Filmed in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) and Hyderabad (India) during major worldwide entrepreneurship events, the documentary shows how trailblazing women from all continents are changing culture and making sure women are acknowledged in the business world. Executive Produced by Anu Bhardwaj. Directed by Fernanda Friedrich. Original music by Lauren Turk.
"In Moms We Trust" Global Virtual Summit — Global Wire Distribution
May 4, 2021
Bloomberg · Dow Jones Factiva · Benzinga · ShareInvestor · 70+ Outlets
"In Moms We Trust" Global Virtual Summit — Global Wire Distribution
International Women's Day Summit 2021: Amplifying Her Voice — Global Wire Distribution
March 3, 2021
Bloomberg · Dow Jones Factiva · Thomson Reuters · LinkedIn · MENAFN · 60+ Outlets
International Women's Day Summit 2021: Amplifying Her Voice — Global Wire Distribution
Georgetown University Women's Forum 2021 — Speaker: Anu Bhardwaj (C'98, MA'03)
2021
Georgetown University Women's Forum
Georgetown University Women's Forum 2021 — Speaker: Anu Bhardwaj (C'98, MA'03)
The State of Women — YouTube
The State of Women — Full Documentary Film (27 min)
The State of Women is a film about the global empowerment of women. Filmed in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) and Hyderabad (India) during major worldwide entrepreneurship events, the documentary shows how trailblazing women from all continents are changing culture and making sure women are acknowledged in the business world. Executive Produced by Anu Bhardwaj. Directed by Fernanda Friedrich. Original music by Lauren Turk.
"In Moms We Trust" Global Virtual Summit — Global Wire Distribution
May 4, 2021
Bloomberg · Dow Jones Factiva · Benzinga · ShareInvestor · 70+ Outlets
"In Moms We Trust" Global Virtual Summit — Global Wire Distribution
International Women's Day Summit 2021: Amplifying Her Voice — Global Wire Distribution
March 3, 2021
Bloomberg · Dow Jones Factiva · Thomson Reuters · LinkedIn · MENAFN · 60+ Outlets
International Women's Day Summit 2021: Amplifying Her Voice — Global Wire Distribution
FinTech.TV — Digital Asset Report
Blockchain for Impact: Co-Chair Anu Bhardwaj — FinTech.TV Interview
Templum's Vince Molinari interviews Anu Bhardwaj on FinTech.TV's Digital Asset Report about women in blockchain and the upcoming Blockchain for Impact Summit at the United Nations — an 11-minute deep-dive on the intersection of blockchain, gender equity, and sustainable development.
Inc. Magazine Names Anu Bhardwaj in the Top 100 Women Entrepreneurs of 2020
October 2020
Inc. Magazine — 2020 Female Founders 100
Inc. Magazine Names Anu Bhardwaj in the Top 100 Women Entrepreneurs of 2020
Ep. 57: About Investing in Women — Anu Bhardwaj on Voice Body Connection
October 1, 2020
Voice Body Connection — Ep. 57
Ep. 57: About Investing in Women — Anu Bhardwaj on Voice Body Connection
FinTech.TV — Digital Asset Report
Blockchain for Impact: Co-Chair Anu Bhardwaj — FinTech.TV Interview
Templum's Vince Molinari interviews Anu Bhardwaj on FinTech.TV's Digital Asset Report about women in blockchain and the upcoming Blockchain for Impact Summit at the United Nations — an 11-minute deep-dive on the intersection of blockchain, gender equity, and sustainable development.
Inc. Magazine Names Anu Bhardwaj in the Top 100 Women Entrepreneurs of 2020
October 2020
Inc. Magazine — 2020 Female Founders 100
Inc. Magazine Names Anu Bhardwaj in the Top 100 Women Entrepreneurs of 2020
Ep. 57: About Investing in Women — Anu Bhardwaj on Voice Body Connection
October 1, 2020
Voice Body Connection — Ep. 57
Ep. 57: About Investing in Women — Anu Bhardwaj on Voice Body Connection
CryptoChicks Toronto 2019 — Hack Like a Girl
Hack Like a Girl — Krypto 4 Kids at CryptoChicks Toronto 2019
Arya Bhardwaj takes the stage at the CryptoChicks Toronto 2019 Hackathon alongside Dr. Natalia Ameline (Co-Founder, CryptoChicks) as one of the youngest participants, showcasing Krypto 4 Kids — her blockchain education initiative for children. A defining moment in the journey to make blockchain accessible to the next generation of girls and young innovators.
Toronto, Canada
HackerNoon
Women in Blockchain | Education Breeds Confidence — Anu Bhardwaj Featured
HackerNoon's 'Women in Blockchain' series features Anu Bhardwaj — serial entrepreneur, Deep Tech Adviser & EIR at Marc Bell Capital, and Founder of Women INVESTING in Women DIGITAL, Crypto Queens, Krypto 4 Kids, and the developing SHEQ Wallet. In this in-depth Q&A, Anu shares her journey from a Fulbright Scholar at IIT Mumbai to moderating 6 panels at the World Economic Forum in Davos, and her vision for banking the unbanked through blockchain education. Co-featured with her daughter Arya Sitara Bhardwaj, Co-Founder of Krypto 4 Kids.
The Coin Chat — Art Tech Media Group (Ep. 104)
Ep. 104: Anu Bhardwaj — Founder of SHEQ+, Krypto 4 Kids, Qrypto Queens & Women INVESTING in Women DIGITAL
Blockchain, kids, queens, and capital — Anu Bhardwaj joins Yuri Cataldo on The Coin Chat to unpack how SHEQ+, Krypto 4 Kids, and Qrypto Queens are putting digital assets in the hands of women and the next generation.
Qrypto Queens Minimizes the Gap to Blockchain — Interview with Anu Bhardwaj
June 20, 2019
BitIRA — Qrypto Queens Innovators in Crypto
Qrypto Queens Minimizes the Gap to Blockchain — Interview with Anu Bhardwaj
Women in Blockchain: Education Breeds Confidence — Anu Bhardwaj Featured
June 2, 2019
HackerNoon — Women in Blockchain
Women in Blockchain: Education Breeds Confidence — Anu Bhardwaj Featured
CryptoChicks Toronto 2019 — Hack Like a Girl
Hack Like a Girl — Krypto 4 Kids at CryptoChicks Toronto 2019
Arya Bhardwaj takes the stage at the CryptoChicks Toronto 2019 Hackathon alongside Dr. Natalia Ameline (Co-Founder, CryptoChicks) as one of the youngest participants, showcasing Krypto 4 Kids — her blockchain education initiative for children. A defining moment in the journey to make blockchain accessible to the next generation of girls and young innovators.
Toronto, Canada
HackerNoon
Women in Blockchain | Education Breeds Confidence — Anu Bhardwaj Featured
HackerNoon's 'Women in Blockchain' series features Anu Bhardwaj — serial entrepreneur, Deep Tech Adviser & EIR at Marc Bell Capital, and Founder of Women INVESTING in Women DIGITAL, Crypto Queens, Krypto 4 Kids, and the developing SHEQ Wallet. In this in-depth Q&A, Anu shares her journey from a Fulbright Scholar at IIT Mumbai to moderating 6 panels at the World Economic Forum in Davos, and her vision for banking the unbanked through blockchain education. Co-featured with her daughter Arya Sitara Bhardwaj, Co-Founder of Krypto 4 Kids.
The Coin Chat — Art Tech Media Group (Ep. 104)
Ep. 104: Anu Bhardwaj — Founder of SHEQ+, Krypto 4 Kids, Qrypto Queens & Women INVESTING in Women DIGITAL
Blockchain, kids, queens, and capital — Anu Bhardwaj joins Yuri Cataldo on The Coin Chat to unpack how SHEQ+, Krypto 4 Kids, and Qrypto Queens are putting digital assets in the hands of women and the next generation.
Qrypto Queens Minimizes the Gap to Blockchain — Interview with Anu Bhardwaj
June 20, 2019
BitIRA — Qrypto Queens Innovators in Crypto
Qrypto Queens Minimizes the Gap to Blockchain — Interview with Anu Bhardwaj
Women in Blockchain: Education Breeds Confidence — Anu Bhardwaj Featured
June 2, 2019
HackerNoon — Women in Blockchain
Women in Blockchain: Education Breeds Confidence — Anu Bhardwaj Featured
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As Seen In
Featured Articles & Interviews
Selected press coverage, written profiles, and editorial features highlighting SHEQONOMI's mission and impact.
SHEQONOMI Was Built By HER, For HER as Emerging Markets Become the Fastest-Growing Podcast Markets for Women & Girls
Weekly Voice covers SHEQONOMI's mission to amplify women's voices across emerging markets — spotlighting Arya Sitara Bhardwaj's blockchain rewards model now live in 195 countries, 65+ languages, and 5,000+ women-led podcasts.
32 New Economy Leaders Pushing the Blockchain Revolution
Anu Bhardwaj named one of 32 New Economy Leaders pushing the blockchain revolution — recognizing her work with Women INVESTING in Women DIGITAL and Qrypto Queens.
Women in Blockchain: Education Breeds Confidence
HackerNoon features Anu Bhardwaj in a deep-dive on women in blockchain, highlighting Qrypto Queens as a model for education-driven confidence in crypto.
Inc. Magazine Female Founders 100 — Anu Bhardwaj
Inc. Magazine's third annual Female Founders 100 celebrates Anu Bhardwaj as one of the top 100 game-changing women entrepreneurs of 2020.
Qrypto Queens Minimizes the Gap to Blockchain
BitIRA interviews Anu Bhardwaj on how Qrypto Queens is closing the gender gap in blockchain and crypto investing — empowering women worldwide.
VVGF Fellow Spotlight — Anu Bhardwaj, SHEQONOMI
Vital Voices Global Fellowship spotlights Anu Bhardwaj and SHEQONOMI for making a positive impact by curating content on women's health, entrepreneurship, and leadership.
SHE-QONOMI: Committed to Inclusivity, Accessibility & Sustainability
The National Law Review features SHEQONOMI's legal and regulatory commitment to inclusive, accessible, and sustainable digital media for women globally.
Creating a Digital Empire for Good — Anu Bhardwaj
Bernstein's Women & Wealth podcast features Anu Bhardwaj on building SHEQONOMI — a digital empire designed to empower women through audio, AI, and accessible technology.
Press & Media Contact
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Founder & CEO, SHEQONOMI
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Arya Bhardwaj
Chief Inspiration Officer & Co-Founder, SHEQONOMI
At age 7 (November 2018), she co-founded Krypto 4 Kids, a global blockchain literacy program; a year later donated her $30,000 college fund to build SHEQONOMI. Academic Partnerships, Research Collaborations, Policy Inquiries.
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Interview Requests
Book Anu Bhardwaj for podcast interviews, TV segments, or written Q&As on AI, blockchain, and women's empowerment.
Awards & Recognition
Inc. Female Founders 100, Vital Voices Global Fellow, Blockchain Futurist, and 50+ global recognitions.
Company Facts
885M women & girls reached · 195 countries · 65+ languages · 5,000+ podcasts · EIN: 92-2993243
MENA & Arabic Media
SHEQONOMI MENA LLC (QFC No. 03944, Doha, Qatar). Arabic press inquiries and MENA partnership opportunities.
Legal & Compliance
SHEQONOMI is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. EIN 92-2993243. Delaware incorporation. SEC-compliant digital asset framework.
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Anu & Arya Bhardwaj, White House photo
Press Release
April 21, 2026 — 157-outlet distribution
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Impact Infographic
885M women · 195 countries · 65+ languages
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Direct emails for press, partnerships, speaking
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