Shivalatha Sivasundaram has been recognised as the South Asian Startup Founder of the Year 2026 at the South Asian Women Leadership Awards 2026, held on July 17 at Cinnamon Life – City of Dreams, Colombo.
The award honours inspiring women leaders who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, overcome professional challenges, driven meaningful change and made significant contributions to their organisations, industries and communities across South Asia.
The recognition celebrates Sivasundaram’s vision, dedication and impact as an entrepreneur, highlighting her contribution to the startup ecosystem and her role in creating innovative solutions with regional significance.
The South Asian Women Leadership Awards 2026, organised by South Asian Partnership Summit & Business Excellence Awards (Pvt) Ltd., recognises outstanding women leaders who continue to influence and inspire progress across diverse sectors in the region.
