Me

Vertica Dvivedi is one of the top Architecture & Design Journalists and Publishers in India who is also the founder of Asia’s largest platform for Women in Design called WADE ASIA. Vertica is an award-winning Entrepreneur, Speaker, and ASIA BOOK OF RECORD holder, passionate about Water-awareness and helping startups & female-owned businesses to rise. From wandering in the streets of Delhi to becoming a respected entrepreneur and steering a significant social initiative, Vertica Dvivedi has come quite a long way…! Making it possible in the unknown city of Delhi is what she dreamt of while working with failures, disappointments, and struggles.

Her latest venture is “The Vertica Dvivedi Show”. Dr Kiran Bedi, Lt. Governor of Puducherry who is also India’s 1st Woman IPS officer was the guest in her inaugural show.

One of her favorite moments so far was to meet and speak with the President of India.

CHECK OUT the 2 minutes of video about Vertica Dvivedi.

She lives in New Delhi. Her last education was Senior Management study from IIM Calcutta. As a motivational speaker, she talks about her journey from a ‘victim to victory’ and how young entrepreneurs can remove key barriers for astounding success.
Vertica Dvivedi’s work is appreciated and awarded by several organizations including ASSOCHAM, BMW SimplyUnstoppable, Women Economic Forum, and more. The most recent award she received was from Bollywood sensation Bipasha Basu. She enjoys leading  SURFACES REPORTER design & architecture magazine as the Editor-in-Chief.

Vertica Dvivedi is known for her speaking & moderation abilities. She has met and had sessions with some of the best architects, designers, artists of the world, and India. She has been a guest speaker at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (Delhi) and  Sri Jai Narain Mishra PG College Lucknow.

Scaling-up businesses is one of the subjects she enjoys discussing. “People are fearful about Scaling-up while I find it most fascinating. My story is about scaling-up from scratch, both professionally and personally. I reached Delhi with a backpack and a big dream, from a very small town. At work, I started with Rs.3000/- only without any mentor or support. I knew no one but was not scared to begin.”

Personally, after losing her parents as a school-going kid, she had to shoulder most of the responsibilities of the other 4 younger siblings. Life was very tough but she continued to move ahead with both – the dream to become an entrepreneur and the responsibility of the younger ones.

A story of her early life struggles & inspiration was selected by Chicken Soup for the Indian Soul at Work and published by Westland Publishing. Through her various initiatives, Vertica loves to give back to society and enjoy hand-holding startups for mentoring.

QUOTES ABOUT VERTICA DVIVEDI AND HER WORK:

The Economic Times (2016): “WADE’s creator Vertica Dvivedi believes mad unwavering passion is what makes things happen.”

Millenium Post (October 2019): “Women for Water”

Dainik Jagran (27 January 2018):- जीवन के थपेड़े अक्सर हौंसलों को कमज़ोर कर देते हैं। इन थपेड़ों में बिखर गए तो कुछ हाथ नहीं आता लेकिन अगर इन थपेड़ों में टिक कर रह गए तो जीवन भर कोइ डिगा नहीं सकता। वर्तिका द्विवेदी की जीवन संघर्ष गाथा और सफलता कुछ ऐसी ही है। [The tough grind of life weakens the strongest of determination. Few who are able to withstand become unstoppable. Such is the story of Vertica Dvivedi’s struggles and successes.]

The Morning Standard, 24 October 2019: “Besides creating a world record in The Asia Book of Records with over 500 women water warriors, WADE Foundation also recognized the work of those striving to
counter the water crisis.”

Outlook (October 2019): Over 500 women form the world’s biggest W for Water!

QUOTES BY VERTICA DVIVEDI

“Feeling miserable with continuous struggles, I desperately wanted Delhi to accept me. Since there was no sign of it, I adopted Delhi as my hometown. There I found, acceptance is not only about getting but also giving!” – Vertica Dvivedi, during a speech in 2016

“India will have more women architects in the future.” – Vertica Dvivedi, Sunday
Guardian, September 2019

“Power is no more in the Big, the Great, or the Mighty. Power is in Action and the capability to bring about positive change.”
-Vertica Dvivedi

EDUCATION

“Most of my learning happened on the ground, in the market, and at work. I feel fortunate for all the experiences that taught me resilience, determination and zeal. Probably institutions couldn’t have given me that rigorous training,” quips Vertica Dvivedi.

Living without parents and with the responsibilities of four siblings, she somehow managed to complete graduation in the Science stream while working to manage a living. In 2013, she did the Senior Management Program from IIM Calcutta.