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! colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size:larger;" |'''Kanika Tekriwal'''<br />
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|'''Born'''||7 June 1992<br>Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India<br />
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|'''Nationality'''||Indian<br />
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|'''Occupation'''||Entrepreneur<br />
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|'''Known for'''||Founder and CEO of JetSetGo<br />
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|'''Education'''||The Lawrence School, Lovedale<br>Jawaharlal Nehru Senior Secondary School, Bhopal<br>Coventry University<br />
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|'''Organization'''||JetSetGo Aviation Services<br />
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|'''Net worth'''||₹420 crore (approx.)<br />
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|'''Years active'''||2014–present<br />
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'''Kanika Tekriwal''' (born 7 June 1992) is an Indian entrepreneur and businesswoman known as the founder and Chief Executive Officer of '''JetSetGo Aviation Services''', a private aviation platform in India. She is often referred to as the '''“Sky Queen”''' for her role in transforming private aviation services through technology-driven solutions.<br />
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Tekriwal gained national recognition for building JetSetGo into a leading private jet management and booking platform. She has also been listed among the youngest wealthy women entrepreneurs in India.<br />
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== Early Life and Education ==<br />
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Kanika Tekriwal was born on '''7 June 1992''' in '''Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India''' into a Marwari business family. Her father had a strong interest in finance, which influenced her understanding of business from a young age.<br />
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She completed her schooling at '''The Lawrence School, Lovedale''' and later studied at '''Jawaharlal Nehru Senior Secondary School''' in Bhopal.<ref>https://www.india.com/business/meet-kanika-tekriwal-who-started-her-aviation-business-with-only-rs-5600-today-her-net-worth-is-rs-420-now-she-has-success-story-shark-tank-india-jetsetgo-hurun-rich-list-money-8256710/</ref><br />
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Tekriwal later pursued higher education at '''Coventry University''' in the United Kingdom.<ref>https://www.financialexpress.com/life/lifestyle-meet-kanika-tekriwal-the-founder-of-jetsetgo-know-about-her-lifestyle-education-net-worth-3083779/</ref><br />
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In her early twenties, she was diagnosed with '''Stage-2 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma'''. Despite the health challenges, she recovered and later continued pursuing her entrepreneurial ambitions.<br />
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== Career ==<br />
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=== Founding JetSetGo ===<br />
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Kanika Tekriwal founded '''JetSetGo Aviation Services''' in '''2014'''. The company focuses on private jet booking, aircraft management, and aviation services.<ref>https://www.theweekendleader.com/Success/2993/flying-high.html</ref><br />
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JetSetGo uses a digital platform that allows customers to book private aircraft with transparent pricing and real-time availability. The company is often described as the '''“Uber for private jets”''' because of its technology-driven approach to aviation services.<br />
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The platform allows aircraft owners to list their planes while JetSetGo manages operations, logistics, and bookings.<ref>https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/trends/story/meet-kanika-tekriwal-owner-of-10-private-jets-who-battled-cancer-and-developed-indias-first-aircraft-leasing-company-425719-2024-04-16</ref><br />
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Under Tekriwal’s leadership, the company has grown significantly and has served thousands of passengers across India.<br />
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=== Aviation Industry Impact ===<br />
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JetSetGo introduced several innovations to the private aviation sector:<br />
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* Technology-enabled booking platform <br />
* Fractional ownership options for aircraft <br />
* Personalized aviation services <br />
* Asset-light operational model <br />
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The company’s services cater to business executives, celebrities, and individuals seeking private travel experiences.<ref>https://www.jagran.com/business/biz-kanika-tekriwal-5600-to-420-cr-aviation-empire-success-40097793.html</ref><br />
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== Shark Tank India ==<br />
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In '''2026''', Kanika Tekriwal joined the panel of investors on '''Shark Tank India Season 5'''. She became one of the youngest judges on the show.<br />
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Through the platform, she mentors and invests in startups while sharing her entrepreneurial experiences with aspiring founders.<br />
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== Challenges ==<br />
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Building a company in the aviation sector posed several challenges for Tekriwal, including gaining the trust of aircraft owners and customers in a highly capital-intensive industry.<br />
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Operational complexities, regulatory requirements, and high costs were additional obstacles. Despite these challenges, JetSetGo expanded steadily and gained recognition in the aviation industry.<ref>https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/business/who-is-kanika-tekriwal-shark-tank-india-judge-aviation-business-with-only-rupee-5600-net-worth-420-crore/3065823</ref><br />
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== Awards and Recognition ==<br />
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Kanika Tekriwal has received numerous national and international awards for her entrepreneurial achievements:<br />
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* '''BBC 100 Women'''<br />
* '''Forbes Asia 30 Under 30'''<br />
* '''Fortune India Young Entrepreneur recognition'''<br />
* '''Women Transforming India Award by the United Nations'''<br />
* '''National Entrepreneurship Award by the Government of India'''<br />
* '''Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum'''<br />
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She has also been recognized by the Ministry of Civil Aviation for her contributions to the aviation industry.<br />
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== Personal Life ==<br />
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Kanika Tekriwal maintains a relatively private personal life. She is known for her strong interest in entrepreneurship, aviation, and technology.<br />
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Her journey—from battling cancer at a young age to building a successful aviation startup—has inspired many aspiring entrepreneurs.<br />
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== Legacy ==<br />
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Kanika Tekriwal is considered one of the prominent young entrepreneurs in India. Through JetSetGo, she introduced technology-driven solutions to the private aviation sector and helped make luxury aviation services more accessible.<br />
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Her success story reflects resilience, innovation, and leadership in a traditionally male-dominated industry.<br />
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