Avani Modi Sarkar is the co-founder of Modi Toys, a line of award-winning plush Hindu deities that have become a fan favorite for South Asians in the US and globally. Since founding the company with her brother, Viral Modi, in 2018, she has received recognition for her entrepreneurial spirit as a member of the Forbes Next 1000 list, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year New Jersey Finalist, and a Tory Burch fellow, with her position on Inc’s 2021 Female Founders 100 being the latest accolade.
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Show Notes:
- What is Modi Toys?
- Why did you start this business? Why toys?
- Do you know how to sew? Design toys?
- The process of designing a doll.
- The singing.
- Celebrating the connection to your heritage.
- What’s next for Modi Toys?
