
TED Talks Daily To challenge the status quo, find a “co-conspirator” | Ipsita Dasgupta
Jan 2, 2020
Ipsita Dasgupta, a trailblazing business executive, introduces the groundbreaking concept of 'co-conspirators'—allies who help challenge the status quo. She discusses how collaboration fosters innovative thinking and drives societal change, highlighting a corporate initiative that empowers mothers-in-law to support working women. The talk illustrates the importance of having supportive partners to navigate challenges and transform dynamics in both personal and professional realms, proving that powerful alliances can ignite meaningful progress.
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Co-conspirators
- To achieve great things, everyone needs support.
- Unconventional people need "co-conspirators" who challenge norms.
Mothers-in-Law as Co-conspirators
- In India, Dasgupta's company tackled the lack of women in the workforce.
- They invited mothers-in-law to see their daughters'-in-law's impactful work, changing family dynamics.
Mentorship and Unconventional Thinking
- Dasgupta and her peers were asked to present a business strategy to the CEO.
- A senior colleague prepped them, leading to their success and highlighting the importance of mentorship.

