This week on She Leads Biotech, we’re joined by the inspiring Tanya Sharma, a successful entrepreneur and co-founder of Assurea, a pioneering digital compliance firm in the biotech sector.
Tanya's journey is a testament to resilience and vision, from being a first generation immigrant to becoming a leader in the world of digital innovation. In this conversation, Tanya opens up about the challenges she's faced as ayoung leader, including overcoming age-related biases and self-doubt, as well as the pivotal moments that fueled her entrepreneurial spirit.
She also shares her passion for empowering women and underrepresented groups through the Rooting for You campaign, a movement she believes will create a lasting impact for women in STEM.
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, someone passionate about healthcare innovation, or simply interested in the journey of a woman breaking barriers, this conversation is sure to inspireChapters
00:00 Introduction and Personal Journey
02:45 Founding Assurea and Its Services
05:44 Empowering Women in STEM
08:37 Goal Setting and Community Initiatives
10:49 Challenges of Leadership and Growth
13:11 Expansion Plans and Market Opportunities
21:16 Exploring the U.S. and Networking Opportunities
21:38 Work-Life Balance and the Importance of Plan A
22:50 Overcoming Rejections and Age Bias in Business
25:35 Competing with Established Companies: Transparency as a Key
26:35 Future Plans: Expanding into Preventative Healthcare
28:47 The Role of AI in Healthcare and Risk Assessment
35:30 Advice for Aspiring Professionals: Self-Belief and
