Mission First: Building Tech with Purpose

Episode Description:What if service isn’t something you do at the end of your career - but the strategy that builds it? In this episode, Lindsay sits down with Dr. Komal Kapoor, founder and CEO of SpeakerPost, a platform connecting industry professionals with classrooms around the world. We talk about what it really means to lead with purpose, trust your inner voice, and build something meaningful without waiting for permission or a perfect plan.If you’ve ever felt torn between stability and calling, this conversation will meet you right where you are.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why service can be a powerful strategy - not just an act of giving backHow to trust your inner voice, even when external expectations are loudA simple way to start living your purpose(without needing everything figured out)Episode Outline: 00:35 Meet Dr Kapoor02:06 Between Two Worlds04:29 Service As Growth08:13 Spotting The Classroom Gap12:40 Managing Fear And Risk14:44 Learning By Doing15:42 Meaning Over Happiness16:21 How SpeakerPost Works22:29 Human Edge Over AI26:13 Community, Trust, Growth28:37 One Hour To Serve30:35 Advice To Younger Self35:22 Defining Courage Purpose About Dr. Komal Shah KapoorDr. Komal Shah Kapoor is a social impact serial entrepreneur, researcher, writer, and founder whose work sits at the intersection of culture, wellness, and human connection.Her journey into wellness began not in a studio, but through research and lived experience. At SpaFinder, she co-authored the first Global Spa Economy Report with SRI International - foundational work that helped shape what is now the Global Wellness Institute. She also published the India Spa Trends Report, blending data with cultural insight and earning recognition in global publications including Forbes Traveler.Driven by a deep curiosity about identity and belonging, she founded Cook Aunty in New York City - well ahead of its time.Inspired by her doctoral research, the platform celebrated a powerful truth: for many immigrants, food is the last thread of cultural identity to go.Today, she is the founder of SpeakerPost, a platform that connects industry professionals with classrooms around the world, expanding access, representation, and possibility for students everywhere.She is also the voice behind Green Sea Shells, a digital publication rooted in the belief that the most sacred forms of wellness are the quietest ones - found in culture, storytelling, rituals, and connection.Dr. Kapoor’s work is grounded in a simple philosophy: wellness is not something we chase - it’s something we remember.Connect with Dr. KapoorLinkedInSpeakerPost WebsiteConnect with Courage Class on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube:@[email protected]/podcastSign up for Courage Class Notes, aweekly newsletter:https://dr-lindsay-kwock-hu.kit.com/980fac101aMusic Credit: DayNigthMorning from Pixabay invitation-no-copyright-music-388387