E84 | Anu Acharya | World of Genomics
Anu Acharya is a serial entrepreneur, columnist, poet, and charismatic speaker. As the Founder & CEO of Mapmygenome, she introduced the concept of personal genomics in India with the launch of Genomepatri in 2013. She co-founded and pioneered her first venture Ocimum Biosolutions from 2000 to 2013 through innovative bioinformatics and LIMS solutions, global acquisitions, awards, and fundraises.
Awards and Honours: Honoured with ‘She is’: 75 Women in STEAM(fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Maths); WTI Award (Niti Aayog); Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award (Indian Express)(2022); Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award (Zee Business), Special Recognition (Leaders Category) by Indian Express; Pride of Telangana Award (2018); IIT Kharagpur Distinguished Alumnus Award; Young Leaders Forum of British High Commission; Young Global Leader of World Economic Forum Class of 2011;
She serves on governing boards of NIBMG; IIIT Hyderabad and WeHub; Advisory board at Action For India & KIIT; Board of mentors for Ivy Cap Ventures; a member of CII National Committee on Biotechnology; Committee Member of HIMSS Asia Pacific India Chapter; NASSCOM Executive Council Member.
Timestamps
- The early life and Career of Anu Acharya – 2:30
- Multiple facets of Anu – 12:40
- Definiton of success – 17:16
- Understanding Genomics – 28:07
- Power of 3 – 37:10
- Map my Genome and understand the markers – 45:45
- Making it Stick – 51:21
- IST Message – 56:10
Quotes
- Have the freedom to make your own choice
- Your environment determines who you become
- Success is the difference between what you expect and what you achieve
- Prevention is not better than cure; prevention is the cure
- A big element of any business is people and customers
- Better awareness leads to better actions
