Industry Focus & Design Philosophy - The speaker emphasizes the rich Indian traditional textile culture and its potential for exposure through designing garments for deities [1] - The speaker initially sought recognition by designing for Bollywood celebrities, cricketers, and sports personalities [2] - The speaker highlights a shift in focus towards cultural preservation and employment generation within the handloom and Khadi sectors [3] - The speaker advocates for the use of handloom and Khadi in the deity's garments [5] Career Trajectory & Purpose - The speaker initially aimed for financial success, aspiring to build a business worth billions of rupees (100 crore, 500 crore, 1000 crore, 5000 crore) [3] - A turning point occurred during a flight conversation, prompting a reflection on life's purpose beyond monetary gains [2][3] - The speaker's purpose evolved into contributing to culture, handlooms, and Khadi [3] - The speaker started an initiative "शहर से गाँव तक" (From City to Village) during the COVID-19 pandemic to create employment opportunities in rural areas [5] Social Impact & Future Goals - During COVID, the speaker provided employment to approximately 7,000 women in around 85 villages across 5 states by producing masks [5] - The speaker is currently working on "ध्वज प्रोजेक्ट" (Dhwaj Project), aiming to create sustainable employment for 100,000 (1 lakh) rural women [5]

to me like I have certain values in the culture. You have to have a culture. Mine is meaningful work and meaningful relationships through radical truthfulness and radical transparency.If you worry, you don't need to worry. And if you don't worry, you need to worry because if you worry, then you'll take care of what you're worrying about. And if you don't worry, it's going to hit you probably. It's not where you are. It's the action.It's the evolution that gets you excited to be better and better. Why is he ...

to me like I have certain values in the culture. You have to have a culture. Mine is meaningful work and meaningful relationships through radical truthfulness and radical transparency.If you worry, you don't need to worry. And if you don't worry, you need to worry because if you worry, then you'll take care of what you're worrying about. And if you don't worry, it's going to hit you probably. It's not where you are. It's the action.It's the evolution that gets you excited to be better and better. Why is he ...

What was the culture of Microsoft back then? Like for better and for worse, I want I want to know. There were some odd characters, including one developer who drumed his way with drumsticks around his office. And I thought, well, there were some odd characters in computer science at Duke, and that's okay. There weren't very many women, and in particular, there weren't that many technical women. It was like a boy's debate club. You'd go into the meetings and you had to, you know, have your points and know wh ...

Close your eyes just a moment and picture your favorite childhood dish. The one made by your parents or grandparents. Can you remember the smell, the taste.How does it make you feel. What memories come flooding back. Now open your eyes.Is your favorite dish the same as the person next to you. Probably not. And even if it is, the taste itself will be different.However, the memories that meals evoke will be similar. For me, that dish is cot. Eating a bowl of cido instantly transferred me back to my childhood, ...

It sounds a bit odd, but most of the time I feel really special about myself that I can stand at a stage performing piano or even be confident enough to stand here talking. Even so, sometimes I can still feel that I'm a weirdo standing in front of people. The reason for that might be because they don't look like potatoes as I thought before to not be scared or was it because of what I'm wearing.So into this topic to me opening a closet is exactly similar to opening a book without an end and I don't know whe ...

Would [Music] [Music] you all indulge indulge me for a second and close your eyes. Think of New York City. You can probably see the yellow taxis in Manhattan.hear the honking, maybe even feel the energy of Time Square. You can open your eyes now. Now, let me ask you, have any of you actually been there.Chances are, many of you haven't, but you know it. Why. Because movies and television have framed it for you.If you still can't visualize it, it's okay because most of us need the help to see it and then to b ...

Core Argument - Humanity's strength lies in its diversity and ability to adapt and make meaning through culture, which includes symbols, structures, practices, stories, rituals, values, art, music, and jokes [2][3][4] - The arts and humanities are essential for life, providing tools for survival in a chaotic world by helping to name the chaos and create space for sensemaking [4][28][29] - Despair and hope are intertwined, and facing crises requires connection and collective sensemaking, not control or certainty [13][14][17] Societal Challenges & Responses - Society faces challenges such as war, division, political issues, and misinformation, leading to feelings of despair and helplessness [7][8][9] - Retreating from the world through social media and disengagement leads to passivity and conformity, hindering progress [19][20] - The solution lies in scaling deep by fostering human relationships, practicing presence, vulnerability, and connection over control [21][22][23] Call to Action - Individuals should create "bubbles of hope" by immersing themselves in culture, engaging in self-reflection, and connecting with others, even those with differing views [30][31] - It is important to value conversations where people feel heard, workplaces where difference is not feared, and rituals that embrace the mess [31] - Recognize that progress is possible because humanity has overcome challenges before and can do so again [25][26][32]