Women in Tech: Preethika Kalyanasundaram on Leading with Empathy in Tech
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Preethika Kalyanasundaram is a product leader passionate about using technology to positively impact lives. She shares her career journey, advice on advancing as a woman in tech, and emphasizes empathy-driven innovation. Kalyanasundaram faced subtle biases but broke barriers by focusing on outcomes. She encourages aspiring girls to believe in themselves, collaborate, and help shape the future. Her patent for an AI model that transforms customer engagement is a proud achievement. Kalyanasundaram advocates for inclusive policies and representation to reduce the gender gap. She names Microsoft's Satya Nadella as a tech idol for his empathy-based leadership.