Friends That Invest How She Built Wealth With a 9 to 5 Job | Shilpa Maniar
Oct 6, 2025
In this conversation with Shilpa Maniar, a former Google executive with 15 years of experience in tech, listeners learn that financial freedom can be achieved through a traditional career. Shilpa shares childhood lessons from her immigrant parents on the value of money and how intentional goal-setting allowed her to thrive in corporate roles. She emphasizes the importance of visibility in the workplace, negotiation tips, and prioritizing fulfillment over high early salaries. Shilpa also demystifies big tech compensation structures and advocates for leveraging executive coaching.
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Lessons From A Money-Savvy Childhood
- Shilpa Maniar describes growing up in an immigrant household where her parents taught the value of a dollar through allowances and travel tasks.
- She learned saving, currency exchange timing, and price-awareness from hands-on family responsibilities.
Cash Teaches Value In A Way Cards Don't
- Physical cash spending teaches value more clearly than digital payments, which can obscure true cost.
- Modern digital transactions can reduce children's tactile understanding of money.
Set Clear Goals And Tell Your Story
- Set clear goals and align them with your manager so you can measure progress and justify promotions.
- Communicate outcomes and impact so decision-makers know your contribution.
