A chemist turned technology executive, inspired by Gandhi, pens a memoir

Shankar HegdeAmerican Ajja is a memoir that takes readers on the journey of a lifetime— from the tiny village of Kotegudde in rural Karnataka state, India, to university in Bangalore, and then to the American heartland.

A chemist turned technology executive, Shankar Hegde built a successful career in the U.S. software industry beginning in the late 1970s. Today, he mentors entrepreneurs on “how to” aspects of entrepreneurship. Hegde has published scholarly research papers and holds a patent. He received his Ph.D. from Purdue University and Executive Management Training from MIT Sloan School of Management.

In an interview with CCC’s Chris Kenneally, Shankar Hegde recalls the great changes in technology and businesses processes that he has witnessed, as well as those areas of technology and business processes that most interest him now. He also explains how his favorite quote – “You want to be the change you want to see in others” by Gandhi – has inspired him throughout his life.

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