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Reflecting on her own career, the speaker emphasizes that foundational experiences shape professional trajectories. Her decision to pursue technology was driven not by a pre-existing passion but by the curiosity to explore distant places—particularly moving from her hometown Chennai to the institute at Pilani, which instilled a sense of independence, resilience, and a broad perspective. Further exposure came from working in France during her student years, which broadened her worldview, especially through interactions with diverse nationalities and cultures.