Kanika Tekriwal: From Cancer Survivor to Aviation Trailblazer

At the age of 22, Kanika Tekriwal received a devastating diagnosis: cancer. It proved a huge shock to her, which tested her btoh physically and emotionally. Instead of going down the drain, she found strength in the ordeal. Battling cancer was not only a matter of survival but a deeply reflective time where she intensified her will to live life on her terms and never be afraid to chase after her dreams.
This fight with cancer made her stronger and more motivated to get into an extremely competitive field where she would have the most impact. After battling this life-altering obstacle, she came out with a newfound purpose. Kanika’s experience of fighting cancer became a precipitating factor, which encouraged her to enter the man-dominated world of aircraft and mark her expertise.
In 2013, the entrepreneur Kanika Tekriwal, started JetSetGo. This company was the country’s first private jet aggregator with minimal investments. She made chartered flights more accessible and hassle-free, much like ‘app-based taxi services’.
Though there were many monetary constraints and societal pressures at its inception, Kanika worked her way through, designing an innovative platform where charter flights could be easily booked.
JetSetGo was one of the fastest-growing companies in the market, providing services to corporations, celebrities, and politicians within a short period. Kanika’s aggregator model revolutionized managing private aviation. She sustained and developed the business by reinvesting client advances and credit from vendors, reflecting a sharp entrepreneurial acumen and zeal.