Mrs. Sona Ghose Managing partner Entrepreneurs Business AddA
Sona Ghose
Business Architect • Author • Founder Business AddA & Nourísta
Profile
Sona Ghose is a multicultural business leader, award-winning author, and community architect with more
than three decades of experience across India, China, Hong Kong, the Netherlands, and Malaysia. She
builds culture-led businesses and women-centered ecosystems with sustainable commercial and social
impact, combining strategic marketing, product innovation, and hands-on operational leadership.
Business AddA connects women across various professions and industries so that they can offer support
and enablers to one another.
Nourich Nutritech established in 2024 by chef Bharat Batra and Sona Ghose, is an innovative
convenience food venture from the house of Spice Garden.
Leadership and Ventures
Business AddA — Founder and Managing Partner
Sona founded Business AddA, a high-trust hub that empowers womenpreneurs through curated
collaborations, mentorship and market access. Under her leadership the platform has grown into a 400+
member ecosystem that runs regular workshops, launches, trainings, awards and business matchmaking.
Strategic priorities for AddA include enabling 100+ homepreneurs into licensed enterprises, cross-border
collaborations and positioning it as a national repository and catalyst for women-led startups.
Nourísta — Co-Founder
Sona co-founded Nourísta to translate culinary heritage into modern, clean-label convenience foods. She
leads brand strategy, product positioning and market expansion for a portfolio that spans instant meals,
sauces, snacks, and beverages. Nourísta emphasizes farm-to-table sourcing, advanced processing
technologies, ESG, Halal and HACCP compliance to deliver gourmet nutrition with long shelf life and
accessible price points. -
Professional Experience and Capabilities
Brand and Growth Strategy: Hands-on experience in product launches, retail and B2C
distribution, and cross-border market entry. - - - -
Community Building: Architect of recurring programs that convert networking into measurable
business outcomes—mentorship matching, investor introductions, and supplier integration.
Food Innovation and Operations: Oversight of product development, R&D collaboration with
chefs and technologists, and compliance with food safety and ESG standards.
Content and Storytelling: Award-winning author across screenplays, fiction, business
management, wellness, and literature; uses narrative to shape brand identity and engagement.
Event Design and Public Platforms: Curates festivals, summits, and magazine launches that blend
culture, commerce, and diplomacy.
Signature Initiatives and Impact -
Atmanirbhar Bharati Awards and Entrepreneurs Summit: Biennial programs that recognize
womenpreneurs across sectors and create pathways for scaling and investor engagement.
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Magazine and Cultural Platforms: Publisher and curator of initiatives that spotlight India
Malaysia cultural and business ties, using editorial storytelling to amplify women-led brands.
Mentorship and Co-Elevation Programs: Structured handholding for early-stage founders
including shadowing, training, legal and financial setup, and 1:1 business matchmaking.
Boards, Affiliations, and Public Roles - - -
Vice President, WICCI Malaysia — active in policy dialogue and industry liaison for
womenpreneurs.
Board and advisory roles across startups and social enterprises focused on wellness, and
sustainability.
Regular speaker and panelist at industry forums on entrepreneurship, food innovation and
women’s economic empowerment.
Values and Vision
Sona leads with a conviction that culture, commerce, and community must advance together. Her work
prioritizes inclusivity, sustainability, and practical outcomes: enabling women to formalize businesses,
access markets, and build resilient livelihoods while preserving cultural heritage and promoting
responsible consumption.
Core Strengths - - - - -
Strategic brand architecture and go-to-market execution
Cross-cultural leadership and international networks
Product innovation with a focus on nutrition and sustainability
Community design that turns relationships into revenue and resilience
Compelling storytelling across media and formats
Contact and Availability
Sona is available for keynote speaking, advisory engagements, and strategic partnerships that align with
women-led growth, food innovation, and cultural diplomacy.
Email: 1sona.ghose@gmail.com
Website: www.klbusinessadda.com, www.nourista.co
Cell : +60 11 3360 2775
20 August 2026
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Empowering organizations to drive long-term growth by balancing environmental responsibility, social impact, and ethical governance.
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