In this episode of the Fearless Career Moves Podcast, Richa Bansal interviews Arthi Vasudevan, a technology leader with over 16 years of experience in cybersecurity and product management.

Arthi shares her journey from engineering to cybersecurity, her experiences in male-dominated industries, and the importance of vulnerability in leadership. She discusses her passion for educating children about online safety through her book series, Cyberama, and her journey to delivering a TEDx talk.

Arthi emphasizes the need for intentional action, understanding one's value, and the importance of asking for help in pursuing one's mission.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Technical Challenges
00:49 Arthi's Early Career Journey
06:37 Navigating Male-Dominated Industries
12:20 Transitioning to Leadership Roles
16:39 Concerns of Online Safety for Children
18:50 Navigating Cybersecurity Concerns for Families
20:05 Empowering Children Through Intentional Conversations
24:03 Creating Cybersecurity Awareness Through Storytelling
27:09 The Investment Behind Writing Children's Books
32:38 The Journey to TEDx: Persistence and Preparation
38:43 Advice for Pursuing Your Mission
43:25 Outro

More about Arthi

Arthi is a technology leader with 16 years of experience in product and portfolio management, engineering, and business development, specializing in IoT software, cybersecurity, and technology strategy for energy, manufacturing, and tech industries. She is a recognized speaker at industry events, offering thought leadership on digital transformation, product innovation, and cybersecurity.

Arthi holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in electrical engineering, and an MBA from Rice University. She is the recipient of prestigious awards such as the Houston Business Journal’s “Women Who Mean Business” award, and ALLY Energy’s GRIT award. She is also the author of the children’s book series on cyber safety called “Cyberama” and a TEDx speaker. She has educated over 3,500 students, parents, and educators on internet safety and social media awareness, through her books, their accompanying online game, and related interactive workshops.

https://cyberama.org/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/arthi-vasudevan-71a70a6/

The views and opinions shared by our guest, are their own and do not reflect those of any organizations, employers, or associations they are affiliated with. All insights are shared in a personal capacity.