From Software to STEM: The Entrepreneurial Journey of Purba Majumder EP 8

16/10/2025 46 min Temporada 1 Episodio 8
From Software to STEM: The Entrepreneurial Journey of Purba Majumder EP 8

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In this episode of The Business of Belonging, host Dr. Courtney, Vice President of Corporate Partners at NAWBO Columbus and CEO of The Higher Standard Consulting, welcomes Purba Majumder, founder and CEO of Cybervation, Trailblazer Staffing, Bistro UX, and the nonprofit Cool Tech Girls. Together, they explore Purba’s entrepreneurial journey, her passion for innovation, and how she’s empowering women and youth in technology.

Key Highlights:



Entrepreneurial Evolution: From software development to IT and healthcare staffing, Purba’s pivot-driven approach shows how innovation and diversification sustain long-term growth.




Community and NAWBO Impact: Purba credits NAWBO Columbus for helping her transition from corporate to entrepreneurial leadership and for providing authentic peer support.




Industry Insights: AI, cybersecurity, and data analytics are shaping tech staffing, while healthcare staffing remains vital amid ongoing shortages.




Advice for Entrepreneurs: Start small, stay curious, and focus on solving real problems, not just creating products.




Core Values for Success: Resilience, purposeful innovation, continuous learning, and empowering others through mentorship and community impact.




Looking Ahead: Cybervation continues expanding its healthcare staffing division, while Cool Tech Girls is growing its STEM programs through partnerships and grants.




In Short:Purba Majumder exemplifies innovation with purpose—blending technology, leadership, and community to build businesses that solve real problems and create lasting impact.

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