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Raji Rajagopalan    

Vice President at Microsoft, Author of “Daring to be Different" & Women in Tech Advocate

Raji Rajagopalan is a Vice President of Product at Microsoft, a UN speaker on women’s issues, and the author of the book, “Daring to be Different: Stories and Tips from a Woman Leader in Tech”. In the last two decades in the tech industry, Rajagopalan has built and launched products that are used by more than a billion customers worldwide. She has helped over fifty entrepreneurs start their own social enterprises that make a positive impact in their communities. As a leader, Rajagopalan’s mission is to create diverse and inclusive teams that do outstanding work and have fun along the way.

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Diversity and Inclusion The Misfit Advantage: Skills to Thrive as an Outlier

Do you want to break barriers as women and minorities in tech? Do you want to learn from someone who went from being a misfit to a global leader? Do you want to hear some real talk on how you can do it? Then join Raji Rajagopalan for her talk where she will share the top skills that helped her survive and thrive in a 20-year career in tech. I will also tell you my story and share the insights from my book ""Daring to be Different"".

In this talk: Rajagopana shares her story of going from an introverted immigrant and a woman of color in the technology industry to a global leader in Fortune 50 company.

  • Explain how you can use your unique story as a source of power and inspiration each how to cultivate the eight skills that are essential for leadership in tech.
  • Provide practical tips and tools to navigate the changing times in the tech industry.

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