Happy accidents and bold moves: Vidya More [93]

What does it take to lead with courage—when you’re the only one in the room who looks or sounds like you? You advocate for yourself, open the door for others, and build the future one brick at a time. From growing up in a 300-square-foot apartment in India to becoming a global tech executive, Vidya More has built a remarkable career at the forefront of AI and innovation. In this episode, she shares the winding journey that took her from soldering broken radios to leading data and AI strategy at Capgemini—and the quiet resilience it took to get there. Vidya opens up about the power of happy accidents, the barriers she had to unlearn, and the mentors who helped her find her voice. We talk about building psychological safety on teams, the underestimated art of self-advocacy, and why inclusion isn’t just good ethics—it’s good engineering. And yes, we even get into Legos, Bob Ross, and Spider-Man. Tune in for a grounded, heartening conversation about curiosity, courage, and what it means to lead humanely in the age of AI. linkedin.com/in/vidyamore/ 99 Humans is a multimedia platform centered on humanizing leadership. Hosts Jeff Lakusta and Nadia Carta interview a group of cross-industry leaders, seeking stories about the human side of leadership. Join us and share your story: www.99Humans.com | linkedin.com/company/99-humans