From IBM to Entrepreneurship: A Journey of Resilience

This chapter reflects on the author's early career at IBM, highlighting the challenges faced as a woman in a male-dominated field and the journey towards entrepreneurship. It emphasizes the significance of mentorship, commitment, and socio-economic factors in making the leap from stability to startup life. The narrative also shares insights into the early days of building TaskRabbit, including the innovative approaches taken during the 2008 market crash.