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