Kanchan Verandani: Winner of the 2025 Great Companies International Women Entrepreneur Award
- Great Companies
- Apr 22
- 1 min read
Name: Kanchan Verandani
Business Name: Axentra Bio
Location: Scottsdale , USA
Category: Clinical Research
Company Detail:
Axentra Bio is a Phoenix-based clinical research company dedicated to advancing patient-centered trials in cardiology, endocrinology, and chronic care. As Director of Clinical Operations, Kanchan Verandani co-founded the organization’s multi-site framework and built its Phase II–III pipeline from the ground up. The company provides high-quality, audit-ready clinical trial services for sponsors and CROs, with a mission rooted in equity, compliance, and innovation.
Unique Selling Proposition or Competitive Advantage:
Their competitive edge lies in building high-performing research systems quickly and ethically. They achieved 100% audit readiness and over $1.08M in pipeline within 90 days of launch. Kanchan has combined clinical insight with strategic execution, offering transparent feasibility, fast start-up, and scalable SOPs—earning trust from major sponsors while uplifting diverse, local patient populations.
Challenges Faced During the Journey:
Breaking into the U.S. healthcare system as a woman of color and foreign-trained physician came with cultural and professional barriers. Kanchan had to retrain, earn certifications (PMP, CCRP), and prove her leadership in a new ecosystem. COVID-19 made it harder—but she used that time to mentor, launch relief efforts in rural areas, and rebuild her career with purpose.
Advice for Women Entrepreneurs:
Believe that you belong—even in rooms that were never built for you. Success isn’t about having the loudest voice, it’s about showing up with clarity, courage, and consistency. Build with heart, lead with service, and create opportunities for the next woman behind you.
