Rajashree Varma Recognized as ‘Star’ by WBENC

Rajashree Varma, Founder and CEO of Arth Systems and VP of Alliances at Xoriant, has been recognized as a Women’s Business Enterprise Star by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, for her achievements as a diverse leader and advocate in the field of enterprise information technology. The WBE Star Award is the nation’s premier recognition for excellence among women-owned businesses, and honors fourteen women leading in American business communities across their respective fields.

Varma found her passion for diversity unmet by the world of enterprise IT, until she first joined forces with Xoriant early in her career. There, she was able to nurture her passion for technology without sacrificing her advocacy for diverse technologists and leaders. After many years of close collaboration with her, Xoriant acquired Arth Systems’ enterprise business in 2019, in a move Varma calls one of her ‘proudest moments in business’.

In growing Arth Systems from an early stage to acquisition stage startup, Varma embraced her commitment to female representation in technology. “When I first started my business, the first 10 employees were women. It is hard for women to continue to work, especially after having a baby, so being able to empower them was rewarding,” said Varma.

As a result, Arth System developed an outstanding record as a system integration services provider, earning them a prestigious partnership with Microsoft as an ‘Approved and Preferred Technology Vendor’ and a ‘Microsoft Silver Partner’. Xoriant’s acquisition of Arth Systems further cemented their alliance with Microsoft, as well as their shared vision of an equal-opportunity, open, and collaborative work culture.

The founder and CEO credits her entrepreneurial success to her involvement in WBENC’s robust network of female business leaders and entrepreneurs.

“I strongly believe in the power of networks,” said Varma. “Through the WBENC there are intelligent and savvy female entrepreneurs that I have the privilege to learn from. It’s also incredibly rewarding to provide support to emerging WBEs (Woman-Owned Business Enterprise) that are just beginning their journeys.”

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