Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset with Shama (Keskar) Butala

Shama Keskar is a CTO, Founder, and mentor with experience leading engineering teams at Amazon, Google, and LinkedIn. Her background in nuclear physics and education gives her a unique perspective and a keen interest in exploring the power and potential of big data and analytics.

In this episode we discuss:

• Shama's principles of leadership 

• How to turn a "work/life balance" break into a benefit for your career

• Lessons learned during her journey as a cofounder

• Determining which side hustles are worth pursuing

• Learning from a failed startup experience

• Strategies for scaling

Additional Resources:

• Rewired: The McKinsey Guide to Outcompeting in the Age of Digital and AI - McKinsey & Company

• Measure What Matters: How Google, Bono, and the Gates Foundation Rock the World with OKRs - John Doerr

• The Manager's Path: A Guide for Tech Leaders Navigating Growth and Change - Camille Fournier

• Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future - Peter Thiel

Oneday - EIR program

Where to find Shama Keskar:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shamakeskar

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Where to find Heidi Williams:

LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidiwilliams1⁠⁠⁠⁠

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LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenko26