Defying Odds: Deb's Journey from Solo Founder to Y Combinator Triumph

Meet Deb, a trailblazing female founder whose personal branding expertise not only fast-tracked her green card process from 15 years to 14 days but also catapulted her into Y Combinator and secured millions in funding. This episode delves into how Deb's personal branding journey inspired the creation of her startup, Criya, designed to empower others to harness the same tools for success. We explore the pivotal role of personal branding in Deb's achievements and how Criya makes it accessible to everyone. Tune in for actionable insights on building a standout personal brand, navigating entrepreneurship, and turning the odds in your favor.

Guest Info:

LinkedIn: Deboshree Dutta
Instagram: @debduttaofficial

Criya Info:

Website: Criya.co

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Chapters

• 0:00 Saman and Deb - Criya
• 11:14 What is a Personal Brand and Why is it Important?
• 24:07 Finding a Company next to your Corporate Job
• 27:56 When to Quit your Job
• 29:13 Navigating as a Solo Founder
• 48:17 Advice for Students: Corporate Job or Startups
• 1:06:05 Ancient Meditation Practices for mental Health
• 1:08:44 Mental Health within the Founder Community
• 1:10:26 Compartmentalization - A toolkit for mental health
• 1:14:07 Non Technical Background Solutions
• 1:17:56 How to Start as a Non Technical Founder
• 1:20:28 Tools to design your Tech Mock Up
• 1:21:30 What is Deb's Why
• 1:22:41 The Culture at Criya