What's Your Story?
What Makes a Superhero?
Every story has a power. Every journey holds a secret. What if your life experiences could unlock a superpower to change the world?
Welcome to “What’s Your Story?”, where your host, Matt Story, dives deep into the lives of leaders who've turned their personal journeys as people of color into powerful beacons for change, inspiration and success. With a passion for storytelling and a heart for community, Matt uncovers how each guest's unique background has shaped their extraordinary contributions to fostering a better world for all of us.
This Podcast is For You If:
- You're Seeking Inspiration: Discover how to channel your unique experiences into strength.
- You Support Inclusion and Equity: Learn how you can contribute to making a difference.
- You Love Stories: Get ready to be moved by the power of real-life journeys.
Join Us Every Sunday for new stories that celebrate the magic of diversity and the strength of legacy. Whether you're looking to find your own superpower or simply to be inspired by the richness of human experience, “What’s Your Story?” promises a journey into the heart of what makes us truly remarkable.
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What's Your Story?
When Entrepreneurship Finds You with Deb Dutta
Deb Dutta, CEO of Criya, shares her journey as a female immigrant founder and the challenges she faced in the tech industry. She discusses her upbringing, the skills she developed, and her transition from a technical engineering role to product management. Deb also talks about the birth of Criya and how it helps individuals make stellar first impressions through AI technology. She emphasizes the importance of personal branding and the need to take control of how others perceive you. Deb shares her experience with Y Combinator and fundraising, highlighting the value of strategic partnerships and the supportive startup community. Deb discusses her journey of building a portfolio career and the importance of embracing multiple roles and interests. She shares how she managed to balance her full-time job with her side hustles and eventually transitioned into entrepreneurship. Deb also highlights the influence of her husband on her career growth and the value of having a supportive partner. She emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and staying curious, both personally and professionally. Deb reflects on the challenges of scaling a business and the need to constantly strive for growth.
You will learn:
- When you get comfortable, you may be getting complacent which stops forward progress.
- Look for projects outside your day job that help you build new skills and grow your visibility.
- There is power in having a partner that is supportive for those days when you may not think you can reach your dreams.
You can follow Deb's story at:
Deb.Criya.ai
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