Coding the algorithm for achieving your goals | Priya Serai | TEDxGeorgeMasonUg
What if your life came preloaded with a script you didn't write? In this bold and inspiring TEDx talk, award-winning CIO and AI leader Priya Serai shares how she broke free from the algorithm she was handed as a girl growing up in India—and rewrote a new one rooted in purpose. Blending real-life stories from coding failures to karate lessons, Priya unpacks the three core elements that power a meaningful life: discipline as the framework, passion as the compass, and purpose as the output. With heart, humor, and hard-earned insight, she invites you to question the outdated rules you've been following and gives you permission to debug, pivot, and redefine your path. Because slipping out of hands? That's not rebellion. That's growth. If you've ever felt stuck in someone else's story—this talk is for you. If you're chasing dreams or facing detours—this is your playbook. And if you're ready to rewrite your own algorithm—start here. Priya Serai is an award-winning techno-business leader with over two decades of experience in data, enterprise applications, and artificial intelligence. As the Chief Information Officer at Zeus Fire and Security, she spearheads cutting-edge innovations in AI, blending technology and business strategy to solve complex problems. A Wharton MBA graduate with an engineering background from Mumbai University, Priya has consistently broken barriers as a woman, an immigrant, and a leader in the tech industry. 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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