Happy accidents and bold moves: Vidya More [93]

About this episode

Vidya More shares her inspiring journey from a small apartment in India to becoming a global tech executive in AI and innovation.

What does it take to lead with courage—when you’re the only one in the room who looks or sounds like you? You advocate for yourself, open the door for others, and build the future one brick at a time. From growing up in a 300-square-foot apartment in India to becoming a global tech executive, Vidya More has built a remarkable career at the forefront of AI and innovation. In this episode, she shares the winding journey that took her from soldering broken radios to leading data and AI strategy...

People in this episode

Hosts: Jeff Lakusta, Nadia Carta

Guest: Vidya More

Topics covered

• leadership
• courage
• technology
• AI
• innovation
• career journey

Keywords

• leadership
• AI
• innovation
• career
• technology
• courage
• self-advocacy

Mentioned in this episode

Places: India

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