Navigating a Career in Tech: Advice for Women, Animal Healthcare, and Personal Growth

In this exciting episode, join me for a conversation with my Cornell MBA classmate, Swathi Tadepalli. We discuss Swathi's upbringing in New Delhi, India, her studies in computer science and information technology, and her personal life, including her family and experiences in India. We explore how Swathi found her way into the technology field, especially as a woman. She shares her experiences in an all-girls engineering college and how it shaped her confidence and ability to express herself. Swathi opens up about some of the challenges she faced, including struggling with speaking up in the beginning of our executive MBA program. She shares her journey of finding her voice and the importance of not fearing failure. We also discuss Swathi's approach to fostering collaboration and effective communication within diverse teams. As a product manager, she shares insights into the challenges and rewards of leading without direct influence.