Have you ever felt invisible in meetings?
Are you struggling to prove your worth in a male-dominated industry?
Or wondered how to stand out as a new grad in tech?
You’re not alone.
In this episode, I sit down with Akanksha Gupta, Engineering Manager at DoorDash, who has navigated these challenges firsthand and is here to share the real strategies that helped her rise as a leader in tech.
From building Netflix.com to leading high-stakes engineering teams at DoorDash, Akanksha has learned what it takes to break barriers, gain confidence, and make an impact.
🚀 In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ The #1 mistake holding new grads back—and how to avoid it
✅ Why soft skills matter just as much as technical expertise
✅ How to make your voice heard and advocate for yourself
✅ The self-imposed glass ceilings that keep women from advancing—and how to shatter them
✅ How to confidently negotiate opportunities and step into leadership
💡 If you’re ready to take control of your career, this conversation will empower you to stand out, speak up, and get ahead in tech.
🎧 Hit play now and take the first step toward owning your success!
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About Akanksha Gupta:
Akanksha Gupta is an Engineering Manager at DoorDash, where she leads a critical platform team and is recognized as one of the company’s fastest-growing leaders. Before joining DoorDash, she spent nearly a decade at Netflix, where she helped build Netflix.com and played a key role in improving UI engineering processes and inclusion initiatives. Passionate about equity in tech, Akanksha is dedicated to mentoring, hiring, and helping women and new grads break barriers and thrive in engineering.
👩💻 Connect with Akanksha:
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akanksha-gupta-97b7b533/
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