From watching soap operas to unlocking $1B in tech – meet Chaitra Vedullapalli, co-founder of Women in Cloud and a force in AI, cloud, and inclusive leadership! In this episode of Boardsi Leadership Talks, host Martin Rowinski dives deep into Chaitra's journey from electrical engineer to tech visionary, her work with Microsoft/Oracle, and how she’s reshaping boardrooms with diversity and AI.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
✅ How Windows 95 sparked her tech revolution
✅ Why cloud + AI = The future of business growth
✅ The $500M+ economic impact of Women in Cloud
✅ “Iconic Leadership” – Her framework for boardroom success
✅ Actionable steps to build inclusive companies
📌 Connect with Chitra:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaitrav
Women in Cloud: https://www.womenincloud.com
Chapters/Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro: Chaitra Unconventional Tech Journey
02:09 - From Housewife to Microsoft/Oracle Executive
05:27 - Founding Women in Cloud ($1B Mission)
08:51 - AI & Cloud: Boardroom Strategies
12:26 - Scaling Globally with Go-To-Market Innovation
15:46 - Why Diversity = Profit (McKinsey Data)
19:22 - Iconic Leadership Framework
21:43 - How to Connect & Her New Book
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