Vinita Gupta

Silicon Valley Entrepreneur | Author | Journalist | National Bridge Champion

Vinita is a technology entrepreneur who has lived in Silicon Valley for over 40 years. She was the first Indian-American woman to take a company public in the United States, and continues to be an advocate for women in the start-up, tech, and Silicon Valley spaces.

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The Woman In Deed: Road to IPO, Bridge Tables, and Beyond

What Deeds Are Made Of

Being the first is never easy. Taking a company public on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange is even more of a challenge. But being the first woman of Indian origin to take a company public in the United States? That takes a whole new level of grit.

This is Vinita Gupta’s story.

From her childhood years in India to the high-stakes tables of international bridge competitions, Vinita has pushed boundaries and defied expectations. In this book, she takes readers through her personal and insightful journey of being woman CEO in Silicon Valley, fearlessly navigating male-dominated realms and leading with authenticity and resilience. Through business challenges, family crises, and the rebirth of a competitive card game, Vinita shows what it means to follow your dreams and turn them into deeds worth sharing.

International Speaker

As the first Indian-American woman to take a company public in the United States, Vinita is a well sought after keynote speaker. She has spoken at events across the globe, bringing her unique perspective and 40 years of expertise to diverse audiences.

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Accomplished
Author & Writer

Vinita has been published in many respected publications, including the Huffington Post. Vinita regularly publishes personal essays on her website covering topics as diverse as what is new in Silicon Valley, to how training as a Bridge Champion has help her curate new skills, even after retiring from a career in health technology and entrepreneurship.

National Bridge Champion

Vinita travels internationally, participating in numerous bridge competitions a year. She has earned three national championship titles and continues to train and compete a higher and higher levels.

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