Who starts a new family startup with a mortgage and kids in college? Entrepreneur Kalpana Waikar of Inspired Indian Cooking founded her Indian cooking spice kit company with the goal of making Indian cooking accessible while maintaining her family-centered life. She defies the expectations of her immigrant parents and the typical narrative of startups.
Listen to the Waikar’s story of familial support systems, pursuing passions, and making strategic career goals that fit their expectations for life outside of work. In this episode, the Waikar’s story highlights how family is at the heart of the Family IN Entrepreneurship model and brings to light a new kind of narrative for startups.
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