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Childhood Inspiration
- Sirish Samba's mother inspired his civil engineering career during a picnic by a statue of Sir Arthur Cotton.
- Cotton, a British engineer, built a dam in India, impacting the community positively, which resonated with Samba.
Early Career and Company Culture Shift
- Sirish Samba joined a family-centric engineering firm where he was the only person of color.
- The company's culture changed after being sold to private investors, impacting Samba's experience.
Recession and Nomination for CEO
- During the 2008 recession, Sirish Samba's company faced financial difficulties, leading to layoffs.
- Samba was nominated for CEO amidst the company's struggles.