A successful serial entrepreneur, Swapna More is a realtor, restaurateur and educator. She is a co-founder and joint managing director of many companies, such as Commanders Estate Developers and Commander Infraways, Kagaay Technosolv and Aghamarshana Hospitality. Ms More – the Chairperson of the Maharashtra chapter of the Confederation of Indian Micro Small and Medium Enterprise – has been instrumental in nurturing large teams to success. Her Kagaay app is considered the country’s first, technology-driven, gamified, realty sales enablement platform. In a friendly chat with Sharmila Chand, Ms More provides insights into her personal life.

How do you define yourself?

Passionate, hardworking and sincere

What is your philosophy of life?

I strongly believe in self-love. Once you love yourself, love for everyone and everything follows. And you can make the world around you a happier place.

What is your passion in life?

Work, travelling and reading

What is your management mantra?

Be a doer

What would you like to say about your work?

When it comes to work, my philosophy is to give my best every single day. This has helped me work my way through many challenges in the workplace.

A business leader you admire the most...

Indra Nooyi – she is the embodiment of a genuine, heart-centred leader.

Your source of inspiration...

I would have to say that the persons who have most greatly inspired me have been my parents. The passion and contagious energy that my husband possesses also inspire me.

Your strength...

Patience, positivity and support of my family are my strength.

Your kind of music...

It depends on my mood. But I generally enjoy old Hindi and Marathi songs and soft English music.

Your favourite holiday destination...

Shillong

Golf or Bridge or…

Golf

You are a tough, serious boss or…

Serious but lenient kind of a boss who is always available to her team

What do you enjoy the most in life, generally?

Spending time with my family and pets, travelling, going for long walks in nature

How do you de-stress?

Mindful meditation helps me to de-stress.

What is your fitness regime in life?

I follow Yoga, Pranayam and meditation regularly. I follow small-meals-at-regular-intervals pattern of diet.

Your mantra for success...

Working hard and working smart and working with patience definitely take you on road to success.

Your dream...

Exploring the world

Ten years from now, where do we see you?

Being a leader in SAAS-based technologies in real estate and serial start-up