Chetana Deorah explores what it means to step off the career treadmill , rediscover creativity beyond metrics , and build a life rooted in connection, community, and courage —sharing why the most meaningful design often begins within .
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Episode Chapters:
00:00 – A Reading from Sri Aurobindo
04:38 – Growing Up in a Pampered Family in India
07:55 – Leaving India to Escape Cultural Expectations
17:30 – Making the Leap to the United States
25:56 – Working at Pentagram and Pivotal Labs
36:03 – Leading Global Growth Design at Netflix
44:25 – Deciding to Leave Silicon Valley
50:21 – Returning to Auroville, India
59:33 – Adapting to a Slower Pace of Life
1:09:32 – Designing BloomO! the Flower Card Game
1:19:12 – Learning the Power of Doing Nothing
1:27:52 – Reflecting on Money and Enoughness
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Who is Chetana Deorah?
Chetana Deorah is a seasoned design leader, educator, and community builder whose career bridges tech, creativity, and social impact .
She has:
Led product design at Netflix, Scribd, Yahoo, Pivotal Labs, and Pentagram
Shaped global digital experiences for hundreds of millions of users
Founded community projects in India focused on art, sustainability, and human connection
Chosen a new path outside Silicon Valley to explore soulful, human-centered design
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chetanadeorah/
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