Nivedita Gaur: From Space to Silicon - A Trailblazing Journey of Ambition, Family, and Empowerment

Floating Questions welcomes Nivedita Gaur, whose extraordinary journey spans from India's Space Applications Centre to shaping the future of augmented reality (AR) as a Silicon Architect at Meta, where she contributed to the cutting-edge Orion AR glasses.In this episode, we delve into not only her remarkable achievements but also her passion for empowering women to forge their own paths. Nivedita also shares moving stories of her family's support, the generational friction she navigated, and the pivotal encouragement of male allies - from her father’s fight against tradition, to a stranger’s nudge toward space college, and her partner’s unwavering support of her dreams.Through her lens, we explore the delicate dance of separating from family, standing firmly on our own, and reconnecting stronger than ever.Tune in for a rich conversation about ambition, resilience, and the quiet power of empathy that binds it all together.