From failing IIT twice to best-selling author: Indian-origin tech leader Priyanka Vergadia’s unconventional path to success

Priyanka Vergadia’s journey highlights that early setbacks, like failing the IIT entrance exam twice, are not definitive. Despite financial strain and self-doubt, she built a successful career at Microsoft and Google, earning an MBA and becoming a TED speaker. Her story emphasizes persistence and self-belief over early elite labels.