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IIM-B Grad Sylendran Arunagiri Redefines Success, Joins NVIDIA After Overcoming Childhood Taunts

  • Sylendran Arunagiri, an IIM-B and Carnegie Mellon alumnus, shared a viral video detailing his journey from childhood taunts to an AI role at NVIDIA.
  • His transformation video highlights overcoming early judgments like "You look dark and ugly" and "You are short and fat."
  • The clip showcases academic achievements from NITK Surathkal, IIM Bangalore, and Carnegie Mellon University, alongside significant physical transformation through discipline.
  • Arunagiri's journey includes extensive travel, eventually leading him to Silicon Valley and securing a coveted AI position at NVIDIA.
  • The video concludes with the inspiring message of taking "the penguin way," symbolizing self-belief and forging one's own path, resonating widely online.

Why It Matters: Sylendran Arunagiri's journey from childhood taunts to NVIDIA exemplifies resilience, self-belief, and redefining success.

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