The evening was special as we got to listen to
amazing woman entrepreneur panel and got to know other women in technology over
dinner. Shouvick VP - Yahoo! gave the keynote & like him we all
too had a question as to why is the head of Yahoo still a male. Why few women
in leadership roles? In my company
to be very frank I am never comfortable sitting across the round table along with
only male leaders…but with time I have realized the problem is in me. I let the
thought of being a female cross me each time & that what makes me uncomfortable.
Bala the director at Yahoo! who was intimated to see only girls around him came over to moderate the panel discussion on “Starting & Succeeding as a woman entrepreneur”.
The panellists comprised eminent names from the Industry:
- * Apala Lahiri Chavan - Chief
Oracle and Innovator, Human Factors International
- * Jaya Jha Founder, Pothi.com
- * Valerie Rozycki Wagoner Founder & CEO, ZipDial
- * Jessie Paul CEO, Paul Writer.
Few highlight & my take away from the panel
discussion:
- There is a
difference in knowing that you always wanted to be an entrepreneur & being one
- It’s not
always gonna happen that you will find answers to all question, but it’s always
better to take calculated risk before getting into any business
- Behind every
successful entrepreneur there is a salaried spouse
Have the
conviction to do it & let it never be ruled over by emotions
- Learn to
milk your way, take advantage of being a pretty, cute & sensate women that
you are
- Round the
business table let the thought of you being a women never cross your mind…does
it matter…may it never
- Have clarity
in your confusion, it’s always better to be sorted out
- Good to have
big companies name in your resume
- Life is too
short to be in a wrong job
- You don’t need
a great idea, finance or atmosphere but you need right ppl around to kick off
the start-up
- A strong
financial backup for a year as you might see a down fall in income as u get
started
- Specially in
India being an Entrepreneur is not a
highly looked upon career option, so do it for ourselves & not for
other
- Passion +
Perfection + Profit in a bit is always need in a start-up
- Don’t fear
failures or downfalls, it is needed to know if you are doing it right
- Network well,
build a brand of yourself & few assets before getting’ into a venture
- Many around
would say don’t do it, but be with people who will tell, “you are totally worthit”
Many thoughts & inspiring
discussions happened. Want I have to say is… why just talk about it, go ahead
into the field and do it. In all it was a total fun event. I got to interact
with many other tech ladies and it was nice to get some compliments &
admiration for a change this time from the ladies which I totally adore.
Cheers to the girl power
& will be nice to hear some inspiring stories & start-ups created by…
2 comments:
Its really awesome to have event like this and being part of it can only make one feel good about whatever we as women are doing. Though I am off the IT carrer for 3 years now I am looking forward to start of again shortly hope I do find right people who can help me to leap back in the field.
I am regular reader of you blog Bhavya, you posts inspires me and makes my will stronger to come back in techincal field. Thank you
Hi Shri,
These events are simply amazing :) They leave u inspired enough.
Look around & you will always find ppl who will be willing to help you in achieving all ur dreams. Good Luck!
Glad that you find my post inspiring :) I m very much touched & inspired to write more...
azing :)
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