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…
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.
ReplyDeleteI 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,
ReplyDeleteThese 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 :)