What happens when a 16-year-old girl declares she’s going to be a CEO—and then actually does it? On this episode of The Silicon Dreams, co-host Preethy Padmanabhan sits down with Shellye Archambeau—one of tech’s most respected leaders—to explore the bold moves, quiet battles, and defining decisions behind her rise. Shellye opens up about her corporate climb at IBM, her fearless pivot to startup leadership, and the story behind her bestselling book Unapologetically Ambitious. She shares why goal-setting isn’t just strategic—it’s survival, especially for women of color navigating boardrooms where they’ve often been the “first” or “only.”From building companies with culture-first mindsets to guiding founders on brand and leadership, this is a masterclass in ambition without apology.

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