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Three women of Indian origin have been recognized by Forbes as some of America’s wealthiest self-made women. They are praised for their exceptional achievements and successful ventures.
Jayshree Ullal, President and CEO of Arista Networks, Neerja Sethi, co-founder of Syntel, and Neha Narkhede, CTO and co-founder of Confluent, have all made it to Forbes’ “America’s Richest Self-Made Women 2019” list.
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1. Jayshree Ullal: Ranked 18th, she has a net worth of $1.4 billion. Born in London and raised in India, Ullal owns about 5% of Arista Networks’ stock.
2. Neeraj Sethi: Ranked 23rd, Sethi co-founded Syntel in 1980 with her husband Bharat Desai. Initially starting with just $2,000, her net worth is now $1 billion. Syntel was sold for $3.4 billion in 2018, earning her around $510 million.
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3. Neha Narkhede: Ranked 60th, she has a net worth of $360 million. Narkhede co-founded Confluent, a company valued at $2.5 billion, and is known for her work on Apache Kafka, a key tool for handling large data sets.
Forbes’ list is topped by Diane Hendricks, whose net worth is $7 billion. The list includes prominent figures like Oprah Winfrey, Kylie Jenner, and Rihanna.
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This year’s list features 80 women, a notable increase from previous years, reflecting the expanding influence of female entrepreneurs.
The success of Indian-origin women on Forbes’ list of America’s richest self-made women highlights their significant impact in business and technology industries.
Their accomplishments showcase how Indian women are making their mark globally, challenging stereotypes, and proving that hard work and vision can lead to extraordinary results.
They serve as inspiring role models, demonstrating that success transcends industry and background.