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Fleeing Civil War as a Child
- Archana Agrawal evacuated Liberia at age 12 during a civil war, flying out alone with her sister while parents stayed behind.
- Her brother was born just as she left, and family reunited later in Togo then moved to India permanently.
Grad School with Dad as Roommate
- Archana came to the US for grad school with her father as companion to ease parental concerns.
- Her father lived off campus with her during her entire time at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Power of Breadth Over Depth
- Archana values breadth over depth in career, enjoying flexing between roles and functions.
- Breadth offers a broader perspective on building businesses rather than deep specialization.