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Kiran was born
She was born in Bangalore, India. -
She graduated from Bangalore University
She graduated with a degree in zoology. -
She graduated from the University of Ballarat
This time she graduated with a degree in brewing. -
Biocon India was launched
Kiran met a man named Leslie (who was the owner of Biocon Ireland. Leslie was impressed by Kiran's ambition and chose her to partner in launching Biocon India, which produced enzymes for alcohol, paper, and much more. -
Biocon had success and struggles
Within the first yer Kiran's company was the first Indian company to export enzymes to the U.S. and Europe. But that progress did not last for long since Kiran had a hard time finding people who were willing to work for a woman. -
Biocon's struggles continue
Kiran also couldn't find many investors because they refused to do any business with her unless she hired a male manager. -
Kiran's husband bought shares in Biocon
Kiran's husband (John Shaw) was able to purchase shares in Biocon and ended up joining the management team at Biocon. -
Biocon and FDA approval
Biocon is the first Indian company with approval from the FDA to manufacture a cholesterol lowering molecule. -
Best entrepreneur in health care
Kiran was named best entrepreneur in health and life sciences. -
Business Woman of the year
Economic Times named Kiran business woman of the year. -
Richest Woman in India
After Biocon got an IPO, she became the richest woman in India. -
Padma Bhushan Award
Kiran was given this award in 2005, and this award is one of the civilian's highest honors in India. Kiran has also said this award means the most to her. -
Biocon Foundation&Cancer Center
Kiran's goal was to help different parts of society through health care, environmental help, and gender equality and she has done amazing work through the Biocon foundation that she started. Kiran in 2007 also started a cancer care center in Bangalore. -
Forbes Top 100 Powerful Women
Kiran was voted number 80 on the Forbes top 100 powerful women in the world. -
Kiran Recently
Her net worth is $2.4 billion, and she is still chairman of Biocon.