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Monrow, a homegrown women’s footwear brand best known for fusing fashion with comfort. At the company’s helm, Veena is responsible for overseeing the finance and marketing departments and fundraising. With a distinguished academic background, Veena holds a master's degree in fashion management from NIFT, Bengaluru. Prior to founding Monrow Shoes and Accessories, Veena has been associated with several globally renowned organizations, including Tommy Hilfiger and Versace. With over 15 years of corporate experience, she brings a vast knowledge base of the fashion and lifestyle industry to the platform. An optimist by nature, Veena has created a healthy, enriching, and agile work culture where the entire team believes in celebrating small wins. In a nutshell, Veena is a thought leader who is here to change the current status quo in the industry. Her unwavering perseverance and relentless pursuit of goals enabled her to unlock several astounding achievements, including cracking NIFT & passing with flying colors. With Veena at the help, Monrow Shoes and Accessories secured a second round of funding in just seven months, becoming the first women’s footwear brand to do so.