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| nationality | | born = 5 February | ||
| occupation | | birth_place = Bangalore, Karnataka, India | ||
| | | nationality = Indian | ||
| | | occupation = Software Entrepreneur, Political Leader, Janatha Dal Secular Leader, Social Activist | ||
| knownfor | | profession = Software Entrepreneur and Political Leader | ||
| education = Computer Graduated | |||
| knownfor = Software Entrepreneurship, Political Leadership, Social Service | |||
| party = Janatha Dal Secular | |||
| position = President, JD(S) Women’s Wing – Byatarayanapura, Bengaluru | |||
| awards = Bengaluru Women Achiever Award, Karnataka Management Federation Award, Women Icon Award | |||
| currentcity = Bengaluru, Karnataka | |||
| childrens = One Daughter | |||
| spouse = Married | |||
| yearsactive = 20+ years | |||
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Ambika Mani is an Indian software entrepreneur, Janatha Dal Secular political leader, social activist, MLA Aspirant, and voice of youth based in Bengaluru, Karnataka. She is widely recognised for her contributions to software entrepreneurship, ethical political leadership, women empowerment, and grassroots social service. With more than two decades of professional experience, Ambika Mani has emerged as a respected public figure known for resilience, courage, and people-centric leadership. | |||
She serves as the President of the JD(S) Women’s Wing in Byatarayanapura, Bengaluru, where she actively advocates for clean politics, women’s participation in governance, youth empowerment, and development-focused leadership. Her political philosophy strongly promotes integrity and transparency, encouraging citizens to “Vote for development, not for note.” | |||
Ambika Mani entered public life with a mission to address social inequality, empower communities, and create practical solutions for everyday challenges faced by common citizens. Despite facing challenges in male-dominated political and business environments, she continued to grow through determination, consistency, and fearless leadership. | |||
==Early Life== | |||
Ambika Mani was born in Bangalore, Karnataka. From an early age, she displayed strong leadership qualities, discipline, and competitive spirit through active participation in sports. She was a state-level athlete and state-level Kho-Kho player, experiences that played a major role in shaping her resilience, confidence, and leadership mindset. | |||
Her upbringing instilled values of independence, courage, and social responsibility, which later became the foundation of her entrepreneurial and political journey. | |||
Ambika Mani | ==Education== | ||
Ambika Mani completed her graduation in Computer Science in Bengaluru. During her college days, she was also very much active in sports and extracurricular activities. She represented at the state level in athletics and Kho-Kho, which helped her build confidence, discipline, teamwork, and a strong mindset from an early age. | |||
Her | Her educational journey gave her the technical knowledge and practical understanding that later helped her enter the software industry and build her career as a software entrepreneur. The combination of education, sports, and real-life experiences played an important role in shaping her leadership qualities and independent personality. | ||
== | ==Career== | ||
Ambika Mani | Ambika Mani built a successful career as a software entrepreneur and professional trainer, sustaining and expanding her entrepreneurial journey for over 20 years. Her passion for innovation, employment generation, and leadership motivated her to establish a meaningful presence in the technology sector. | ||
Her | She strongly believes in continuous learning, adaptability, and future-ready leadership. Her approach combines technology, smart work, people-centric management, and ethical values to create sustainable business growth. | ||
Alongside her entrepreneurial career, Ambika Mani became actively involved in politics and social activism. She emerged as a powerful political youth icon in Bengaluru and contested as a BBMP Candidate from Vidyaranyapura in 2015. | |||
As President of the JD(S) Women’s Wing – Byatarayanapura, Bengaluru, she has played an important role in strengthening women’s political participation and increasing organisational visibility for Janata Dal (Secular) at the constituency level. | |||
Her leadership focuses on: | |||
* Ethical governance | |||
* Grassroots empowerment | |||
* Women leadership | |||
* Youth empowerment | |||
* Social welfare initiatives | |||
* Development-oriented politics | |||
Ambika Mani is also recognised as a strong spokesperson and social activist who consistently raises awareness about responsible leadership and public accountability. | |||
Ambika Mani | |||
==Achievements== | |||
* Bengaluru Women Achiever Award | * Bengaluru Women Achiever Award from Bclip | B-clap for outstanding contribution to social service | ||
* Karnataka Management Federation Award | * Karnataka Management Federation Award | ||
* Femmtimes Top 15 Influential Women from South India | * Femmtimes Top 15 Influential Women from South India | ||
* Honoured with the Super Woman from India title for technology and social service | |||
* Recipient of the prestigious Women Icon Award for influence and impact in technology | |||
* Recognised as the Youth Icon of 2025 for leadership and inspirational public presence | |||
* Corona Warrior Award recipient for serving more than 5000 people for five months during the pandemic in 2021 | |||
* Successfully sustained and expanded a software entrepreneurship and professional training career for over 20 years | |||
* President, JD(S) Women’s Wing – Byatarayanapura, Bengaluru | |||
* Played a significant role in strengthening the visibility and organisational presence of JD(S) | |||
* Known for advocating clean politics, ethical governance, and people-first leadership | |||
* Recognised as an inspiring voice encouraging citizens to prioritise development over money politics | |||
* Emerging MLA Aspirant and influential youth voice in Karnataka politics | |||
==Leadership and Vision== | |||
Ambika Mani believes that leadership is built on compassion, empathy, discipline, and continuous growth. She strongly advocates balancing technological advancement with human values and ethical leadership. | |||
Ambika Mani | |||
She advocates balancing | |||
Her | Her entrepreneurial philosophy emphasises: | ||
* Innovation through continuous learning | |||
* Empowerment through opportunity creation | |||
* Growth through discipline and adaptability | |||
* Leadership through compassion and accountability | |||
She continues to inspire aspiring entrepreneurs, women leaders, and young changemakers through her journey across technology, politics, and public service. | |||
She | ==Personal Life== | ||
Ambika Mani resides in Bengaluru, Karnataka. She is married and has one daughter. Along with her professional and political commitments, she remains actively involved in social service and women empowerment initiatives. | |||
== | ==Recognition== | ||
Femme Times proudly congratulated Ambika Mani – Software Entrepreneur | Political Icon | Spokesperson | Social Activist from Bengaluru, Karnataka, as part of the National Excellence Women Awards 2026 – 100 Women Honor held on the occasion of Republic Day of India on 26 January 2026. | |||
The recognition celebrated her multifaceted leadership in technology, politics, and social activism, acknowledging her commitment to excellence, empowerment, and nation-building. | |||
==External Links== | |||
* [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DT98Zfyk_yu Instagram - National Excellence Women Awards 2026] | |||