From Doctor to Entrepreneur | Dr. Manasa Mantravadi
- Author
- Camille Walker
- Published
- Tue 18 May 2021
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Manasa never really set out with the desire to own a company. She really just desired to help solve a problem with a clear solution. It was that passion that drove her to be so successful. She quickly went from doctor to entrepreneur in a short period of time as she developed Ahimsa Home, stainless steel dinnerware for kids.
From this Episode, You Will Learn
- The road to becoming a pediatrician
- Standing up for yourself as a female physician
- Finding a need and tending to it
- Going from doctor to entrepreneur
The road to becoming a pediatrician
Manasa shares her journey to becoming a physician. She followed the example of her dad and had the strongest desire to help children. She never considered anything else, not even being an entrepreneur until later down the road.
Standing up for yourself as a female physician
As a mother, Manasa was a full-time physician, pumping for twins and training. She shares her tips on how she stood up for herself amidst the discrimination and pushed forward. She was eventually able to do all of those things, and get more done than her colleagues.
Finding a need and tending to it
Manasa was able to find a need within the community after her mother introduced her kids to all stainless steel dinnerware to protect them from harmful chemicals. Her love for children and their health inspired her to do something about this need and help spread the word.
Going from doctor to entrepreneur
After noticing this need for less plastic and more stainless steel, Manasa knew she needed to do something. She had so much support from her friends and fellow moms. When she learned that plastic chemicals were harmful to children's health, she knew she needed to do something for not only her own kids but also others. She had mom friends asking to get some of the stainless steel that she was using, and that is when she learned only plastic was on the market. Manasa never really set out with the desire to own a company. She really just desired to help solve a problem with a clear solution. It was that passion that drove her to be so successful.
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