SUMATHY ANANTHARAM, Co- Founder, Manasum Senior Living. From a service engineer in Mumbai facing gender bias at 20, to co-founding one of India’s most admired senior living communities, Sumathy Anantharam with over 30 years of work experience, has rewritten the rulebook with passion, patience, and perseverance. In 2015, Sumathy Anantharam co-founded Manasum Senior Living. Today, with 600+ operational units and a goal of 2,500+ by 2025, she steers the ship with full control over finances, strategy, and growth. For Anantharam, empowering women is the way of life. Her story is a proof that with heart, hustle, and humanity, you don’t just build communities, you transform lives.