Arasi Arul is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and changemaker deeply committed to empowering women, caring for senior citizens, and preserving India's cultural heritage.
She began her entrepreneurial journey with Zha Café – the world’s first Tamil-themed coffee shop – and has since founded multiple purpose-driven ventures. A serial entrepreneur now turned an investor and mentor focusing on women-founded startups.
Arasi Arul is a member of the National Human Rights Commission (Core Group for Elders), Government of India.
She was featured in the bestselling book Sheroes Amongst Us: Real Women, Real Stories by Falguni Desai and Dr. Amit Nagpal, a compilation that celebrates 23 impactful women from across India.
Arasi Arul is a prolific public speaker who has spoken at major events including UN WOMEN CARE FORUM, Gitex 2023 , UMAGINE 2024, Tamil Nadu Global Startup Summit 2025, Saint Gobain Research India , StartupTN, and National Human Rights Commission.
She has spoken at universities across the India including Anna University, IIM B, VIT , Boyd School of Business Management, Stella Maris, MCC, CIT, St Joseph's, Trichy, SIET , B.S Abdur Rahman Crescent University and several other campuses.
She is available for speaking engagements on Women Entrepreneurship, Human Rights, Elder Care and Startup and fundraising , everything in between.
