She failed the IIT entrance exam twice, but didn’t let it stop her journey. (Photo Credit: X)
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Failed IIT-JEE Twice, Now Microsoft Leader: Priyanka Vergadia's Inspiring Journey

  • Priyanka Vergadia, a Microsoft Senior Director, shared her journey of overcoming early career setbacks.
  • She failed the IIT-JEE entrance exam twice (2004, 2005) but pursued engineering elsewhere.
  • After graduating in India, she moved to the US for University of Pennsylvania, facing struggles with internships and loans.
  • Her career progressed from a quality engineer to leadership roles at Google Cloud and now Microsoft, becoming a best-selling author and TED speaker.
  • Vergadia emphasizes self-belief, consistent effort, and continuous learning, inspiring many on X.

Why It Matters: Priyanka Vergadia's journey proves that early failures don't define success; consistent effort and self-belief lead to remarkable achievements.

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