Startup Mindset: Piyalee Chattopadhyay on Surviving Disaster, Women in Leadership & TiE | BTL

Описание: What does it take to survive being trapped under debris for 36 hours? Piyalee Chattopadhyay shares her story.

This episode of Between The Lines (@BetweenTheLines-IN) features an inspiring conversation with Piyalee Chattopadhyay, a global executive, educator in Design Thinking and Entrepreneurship, and a long-time leader at TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs).

Pi shares her incredible journey, blending deep professional insights with powerful life philosophy:

The Power of Resilience: Surviving the devastating 2001 Ahmedabad earthquake, trapped under debris for over 36 hours. She reveals two lifelong lessons: resolve conflicts before sleep and develop an immediate reflex to locate exits for safety
The Decision to Return: Leaving a successful career in MNCs in London to return to a Tier 2 city in India, proving that "Grass is greener where you water it"
TiE & Fostering Entrepreneurship: A deep dive into TiE, the organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship, and how the modern startup ecosystem is built on collaboration, not competition
The Startup Definition: What truly separates a "startup" from a new business? The crucial elements: solving a real problem, scalability, innovation, and technology
Women in Leadership: A strong message to women: "Take it into your own hand" and don't wait for opportunities. Networking is crucial for career acceleration. "Your Network is Your Net Worth"
The Startup Dilemma: Dealing with the fear of failure?Piyalee's profound definition: Failure is not the opposite of success; it's learning

This is essential viewing for entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and anyone seeking a resilient mindset.


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What an inspiring journey shared by Piyalee Chattopadhyay!

Her resilience after the 2001 earthquake, her wisdom on women in leadership, and her insight into the startup world—especially that amazing reminder that failure is simply learning—give us so much to reflect on.

Key Takeaways:
1. Grass is Greener Where You Water It
2. Your Network is Your Net Worth
3. Failure is Not the Opposite of Success—It's Learning
4. Women: Take It Into Your Own Hand

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