I grew up as a small town girl in Madurai with a very ambitious mindset.
I acquired this confidence through avid reading habits and schooling in Vikasa, Madurai. Another major contributor to my growth was the diverse exposure I received during my childhood in the form of my driven & focused parents who introduced me to concepts such as business and purpose at a very tender age. Through them, I also had the privilege of interacting with their business associates and friends, sparking conversations that were way beyond my years. This gave me insight into various perspectives, mindsets and industries.
I was blessed with very encouraging parents who enabled me to discover & create myself. This source of strength and support continued through my husband, Nagu Chidambaram, who’s been my childhood sweetheart since high-school. When your home supports you and showers you with unconditional love, the sky is the limit.
“ All things are difficult before they are easy.. ”
Failures and challenges are the best teachers of life and I am who I am due to all the lessons I’ve gained in this lifetime. Whether it was being forced to change schools a few months before my 12th board examinations or starting several businesses that ended in failure between the ages of 21 and 25, every single uncomfortable moment taught me something. Starting my own business at 29 in the software development field with zero experience, setting up office at Houston USA, incurring huge losses, and venturing into IT Training to survive led me to become a key player in the IT Education and Skill Training field in Chennai and Bangalore. This gave me immense exposure and wisdom.
Winning Elcot Government tenders for state-level skill development programs and recovering all losses through my successful business taught me perseverance and grit.
VNCT Global
When I was 45 years old, I co-founded our property development company, St. Angelos VNCT Ventures, with my business partners, Agnelorajesh Athaide and Nagu Chidambaram. This company is now known as VNCT Global. My aim is to build over 1 lakh affordable villas before 2025 and make every person’s dream home a reality. Its this purpose which drives me 24/7 with absolute focus and passion.
On a more personal note, I lead very holistic life. I got married to my high-school sweetheart, Nagu Chidambaram, who’s always been my best friend, lifeline and business partner. We are driven by love, respect, vision and harmony. I believe that we are a power couple for several aspirants. I am blessed with 2 lovely kids, Surya Chidambaram and Isha Nagappan. My son is a budding entrepreneur and a leading iPhonegrapher while my daughter is a young author and a business undergraduate from California. My daughter (in-law), Meenu Chidambaram, is a Management Trainee and an artist. Parenting is my favorite subject.
I am the recipient of “Woman Entrepreneur of the Year 2019” by UN Foundation Global Entrepreneur Council along with several awards and trophies by reputed councils and bodies.
My attitude and my faith is my power. Compassion in thinking and nurturing others around me is my nature. “I Can, You Can, We Can” is my mantra.