Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Wisdom of Women show, where we amplify the voices and wisdom of trailblazing women in business.

This week, Coco Sellman sits down with Dr. D. Sangeeta, the dynamic founder and CEO of Gotara!

Dr. Sangeeta shares her incredible journey from scientist to corporate leader and now a visionary entrepreneur. Gotara is revolutionizing the way we close the talent gap in technical fields, especially for women in STEM.

Tune in to discover how intentional actions and innovative programs can drive massive growth and impact for your enterprise.

Key Topics Discussed:

1.Amplifying Women's Voices in Business:

• Introduction of Dr. D. Sangeeta, a powerhouse in addressing the gender gap.
• Dr. Sangeeta’s commitment to reading books by women and the impact of "Girl Boss" by Sophie Amoroso.
• Challenges and successes in building and scaling Gotara.

2.Dr. D Sangeeta's Career Journey:

• From material science to unexpected marketing roles at GE, Nielsen, and Amazon.
• Leadership development and passion for coaching and mentoring.
• The birth of Gotara, a platform focused on talent and leadership development.

3.Gender Gap and Talent Retention:

• Addressing the massive talent gap in technology.
• Uncovering why women leave their roles and the impact of micro-conversations.

4.Nano Learning and Addressing Microaggressions:

• Gotara’s innovative self-paced nano learning program.
• Real-time application and its transformative impact on recognition and success.

5.Business Model and Growth Strategy:

• B2B and B2C components of Gotara’s business model.
• Intentional strategies to tackle gender gap and attrition issues.
• Altruistic initiatives and rapid, impactful growth.

6.Business Pivots and Product Flexibility:

• Successful pivots from B2C to B2B and from gender gap to talent gap.
• Building a flexible, future-ready product with a strong MVP.

7.Sales Strategy and Future Vision:

• Dr. Sangeeta’s role as Chief Revenue Officer and her hands-on approach to sales.
• Vision for addressing the gender gap and maximizing technical talent.
• The critical role of technology in transforming society.

8.Advice for Women Founders:

• The importance of product market fit and product sales fit.
• The necessity of paying customers as a measure of product market fit.
• Encouragement to be bold and take risks in entrepreneurship.

Resources Mentioned:

"Girl Boss" by Sophie Amoroso

Gotara website: Gotara.com

Connect with Dr. D. Sangeeta:

LinkedIn: Dr. D. Sangeeta

Gotara: Gotara.com

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