PETALING JAYA, December 4 — In a resplendent ceremony at Sheraton Hotel, Harsha Ravindran, the 21-year-old Chief Executive Officer of Ascendance, was bestowed with the prestigious “Youth Entrepreneur” Award at The SEBA Awards 2023: Unity | Celebrating Entrepreneurs gala dinner. The event, marking its 10th anniversary, is an annual tribute to exceptional small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), enterprises, and entrepreneurs across Southeast Asia. Harsha, recognized for her entrepreneurial acumen, leadership, and cultural contributions, stands out as the youngest award recipient, symbolizing the promising future of youth entrepreneurship.
Founded by Mr. Nitesh Malani, the SEBA Awards is hosted by Yayasan Usahawan Malaysia, also known as MyPreneurship, with a mission to celebrate innovative and agile businesses. The “Youth Entrepreneur” award, presented to Harsha, acknowledges individuals under 40 who have exhibited remarkable qualities and made substantial contributions to their fields. Harsha Ravindran’s impressive achievements include being a 3-time TEDx speaker, a recipient of the Diana Award for Young Changemakers, and the CEO of Ascendance, an international youth organization that has positively impacted over 50,000 students in 26 countries.
Expressing her gratitude, Harsha stated, “I’m so honoured to receive this award among many other prestigious entrepreneurs! I’m proud to represent Ascendance and the many other young entrepreneurs we have developed, ensuring that the voice of Gen Z is heard in prestigious events such as this.” Beyond her role as Ascendance’s CEO, Harsha is the author of ‘The Makings of A Teenage Entrepreneur’ and serves as the Vice President of Finance at the Wharton Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Club while pursuing her undergraduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania. The SEBA Awards 2023 also recognized other exemplary winners, including Ink Marketing Sdn Bhd, Happy Family Well-Being Sdn Bhd, and Suria Hani Affandi from Meraque Services Sdn Bhd, among others.
