The Power of Yes: How Women Can Break Limits and Rise | Sonali Nanda | TEDxAIIMSBhubaneswar
Why do so many capable women hesitate when opportunity knocks? In this powerful talk, SaaS leader and US patent holder Sonali Nanda explores the invisible mindset barriers that often keep women from stepping forward—whether it’s applying for a new role, leading a team, or entering a new field. Drawing from her own journey of building global tech products, and leading teams. Sonali makes a compelling case for why women must stop holding themselves back. Sonali, a seasoned product leader with nearly 15 years of experience in software development and SaaS product leadership. Holder of 4 US patents, she excels in building products, organizations, and fostering data-driven decisions through First Principles thinking. Sonali pioneered a campus-to-corporate program and played a key role in bringing a leading SaaS company to Bhubaneswar. Beyond her professional achievements, she’s an avid learner with a passion for singing and art, seamlessly blending creativity with leadership. 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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