Kiran Mazumdar- Shaw
Chairman and Managing Director, Biocon
Principles in Life
• Do not make judgment on things, people, and issues with half information
• Listen to the little drummer in you who keeps saying break free, become large, build something memorable.
“It is about bottoming out, Subroto. Every time I had the feeling that I was at the bottom, I have risen to fulfil a larger design. I remember the first time I felt that way. I was a little girl in school. I knew that my father was a ‘brewer.’ I knew somewhere deep down that my father worked for the liquor industry. It brought me deep embarrassment. I felt he belonged to a tainted profession.
(This story appears in the 11 September, 2009 issue of Forbes India. To visit our Archives, click here.)
Truly inspirational!!
on Apr 16, 2015One can change the lives we live by getting inspired by people like Kiran! Amzing.....Great respect and passion!
on May 31, 2013Dear Subroto, Thank you bring out the women behind Biocon. Many people don't realize the kind of pain leaders go through to build great institutions of importance like Biocon. These kinds of thought provoking interviews need to reach more people to make everybody aware. Inspirations of these kind will surely help build a better world. Regards, Vijay
on Oct 23, 2009Rightly said "Powerwoman". Get Powered by failures to achieve highest dimensions known to her professional life and success, but the article made us aware of her inner persona and the unbridled exhilaration she possesses. Hats off to her.
on Sep 26, 2009The Magic number here is 10000/- In India many people have traveled the world and returned just to start their multi million dollar business with 10k outta their garage. I don't see the irony here.
on Sep 15, 2009Dear Subroto, Kiran is so right, psycho-oncology does not prevail in our country. In fact, some oncologists also need soft training in "how to deal with their patients". Some of them are unwilling to explain the pros and cons of a particular treatment - they begin to treat the patient like someone who has lost his intellect and who has no right to ask questions. More power to Kiran, John and Biocon in their new venture.
on Sep 10, 2009What guts it takes to dare to dream and take on the world when you are (a) female (b) without financial backing (c) working against the corrupt Indian licence raj
on Sep 10, 2009Article is a great moral booster for all of us as it shows us that there is indeed very little difference between 'aam admi' and really successful people.They get and welcome positive triggers early in their lives to follow it up with vision and dedication.
on Sep 6, 2009