This year, after a rigorous buildup that took 8 months of training, I took on the challenge of trekking the Himalayas for twelve days to the Everest Base Camp, which is at an elevation of 17958 feet. This life-changing experience challenged my mental toughness way more than my physical limits. As I reflect on my experience, I found many parallels with my journey as a tech entrepreneur, which I want to share with you.
Read More“I always enjoyed comments from others about being a “nonconformist.” Today’s woman dreamer, Henna Karna, an executive at Google Cloud focusing on the insurance and risk space, shares her leadership journey, and upcoming trends to know about in the insurance industry. From her top tips to building the best teams to how her childhood experiences as one of the few Indian-American kids encouraged her to embrace diversity and nonconformity, Henna shares how she became the leader she is today. She writes, “when it comes to my leadership style it's the individuality of each person that I really focus on. I don’t try to change anyone, but rather optimize what they bring to the table.” Enjoy her powerful story below!
Read MoreSapna Shetty’s carefree married life came to a halt when her husband unexpectedly passed away. With grit, resilience, and the support of her family and the community, she led her husband’s software company, educating herself on business and computer science so she could carry on her husband’s legacy. She shares the challenges of being a single parent, and how she is learning to live life to the fullest with her children amidst hardships. Her gratitude and strength leaves us all inspired.
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