The road that came by chance. The road travelled. The road ahead. For Manjula Subhash, every road has always been her own. A childhood marked by challenges could have broken her spirit, yet it became the very foundation of resilience. Instead of embracing negativity, she chose to find light within the shadows—transforming obstacles into stepping stones. From ruling the corporate world to becoming an entrepreneur, her journey reflects courage, determination, and the will to redefine success. Today, her mission is to empower the next generation—guiding them to discover their own road to success through the power of entrepreneurship and innovation. But this is just the beginning… Her story carries lessons that go far beyond survival and success. Are you ready to walk that road with her? With 25+ years in marketing and communications, Manjula has led global functions at firms like Hewlett Packard, Amdocs, Satyam Computers, and Publicis Sapient. She was pivotal in steering Satyam’s reputation during its 2009–10 crisis, aiding its recovery and Mahindra’s acquisition. In 2015, she turned entrepreneur, founding Global CMO Partners, Global News Terminal, Creative Bharat, Startup to Standout, and Good Company Good Culture. Recognized as a Startup Guru by The Times of India, she has mentored 1,000+ startups, 10,000+ entrepreneurs, and impacted 1 million students. An academic collaborator and upcoming author, she continues to shape India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx