From Dentist to Entrepreneur: Breaking Boundaries to Redefine Success | Neema Bisht | TEDxEMWS
Dr. Neema Bisht, a dentist-turned-entrepreneur, shares her inspiring journey of breaking societal and self-imposed boundaries to build a successful career beyond traditional expectations. From overcoming language barriers and career setbacks to stepping into the corporate world and founding CareerInPharma, she highlights the power of courage, adaptability, and perseverance. Through personal anecdotes and real-life transformations, she encourages the audience to challenge their fears, embrace change, and carve their own paths—because beyond fear lies true success. Dr. Neema Bisht is the Founder and Director of CareerInPharma, an entrepreneur, and a former dentist with a passion for helping healthcare and life sciences professionals make careers in the pharmaceutical industry. After years of clinical experience, she moved to a corporate role in a leading pharmaceutical MNC in Bengaluru. Looking at the need in the industry, in 2019, Dr. Neema Bisht founded CareerInPharma, India’s first ISO-certified online training institute in healthcare training and was awarded multiple times as the "Best Pharma Training Institute of the Year". Since then, it has trained over 5,000 students globally, helping people get jobs in pharma companies. Her mantra in life is to always be ready. 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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