How my career in tech prepared me for life | Rajneesh Kumar | TEDxIIMAhmedabad
In this inspiring TEDx talk, Rajneesh, Head of Google TV, recounts how a single idea as a product manager helped lakhs of small businesses access credit and scale. Drawing from his journey from rural Punjab to global tech leadership, he explores how technology can be a force for good. Rajneesh challenges us to dream beyond job titles, leverage our privileges, and build solutions that uplift lives and redefine possibilities. Rajneesh Agrawal is the Head of Google TV and a pioneering tech leader whose journey from a small town in Punjab to Silicon Valley is nothing short of inspiring. With a deep-rooted passion for technology, he began his career at Flipkart, where he led product innovations that empowered small and medium businesses across India. Today, at Google, he shapes how millions engage with entertainment worldwide. Rajneesh’s story is a powerful testament to resilience, purpose-driven work, and the transformative potential of technology to uplift lives and create lasting impact. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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