From Engineer to Entrepreneur: The Inspiring Journey of Shanthi Rajaram, CEO of Amazech Solutions.

Feb 24, 2023, 12:00 – 2:30 AM

Comerica Bank,, 3700 TX-121,, Plano, 75025

Join Shanthi Rajaram, CEO of Amazech Solutions, as she shares her inspiring journey from Engineer to MBA, from Silicon Valley startup employee to successful entrepreneur. She will also discuss her work with various organizations and her passion for supporting female entrepreneurs and minority communities.

In-person event
Fireside Chat

About this event

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: The Story of Shanthi Rajaram, CEO of Amazech Solutions

Early Career and Entrepreneurial Journey:

  • Shanthi Rajaram, the founding CEO and President of Amazech Solutions, will share her journey from completing her Engineering degree in India to her Masters in Business Administration from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX.
  • She will discuss her experience starting her technology career with a reputed, global consulting firm based out of India, consulting as a Developer & Analyst for several years, and then going on to gain valuable experience with a startup in the Silicon Valley.
  • After more than a decade of working for others, she fulfilled her calling to start something on her own by founding Amazech Solutions, LLC in 2007, and how the company did well by building its client-base organically.

Leadership and Impact as CEO of Amazech Solutions:

  • As the CEO of Amazech, Shanthi has ably steered the organization through various stages of growth, earning a reputation as a trusted advisor/partner to clients.
  • She will discuss her role as a purposeful leader and connector, and how she advises and empowers the people she works with at a professional and personal level.

Involvement in Community and Industry Organizations:

  • Shanthi has served on advisory and leadership boards of organizations such as the Frisco Chamber of Commerce, UNT AERI, Liftfund/SBA Women Business Center, Tech Titans, and more.
  • She will discuss her continued contributions of time and expertise to such organizations even after her official term as board member or leader is completed.
  • Shanthi's passion to help female entrepreneurs and minority communities is well-known, as evidenced by her active involvement with various associations and the recognitions she has received.

Recognitions and Awards:

  • Shanthi's recognitions include 2022 – Power Women award, 2021 – Women in Tech Luminary Award, 2021 – Women who STEAM Award, 2021 – Women Entrepreneur of the year(TANA), 2020 - Dallas Business Journal Minority Business Leader Award, Inspiring Women Entrepreneur by FETNa (2018), Immigrant Journey Award (2017), Enterprising Women Award – Class of 2016, Dallas Business Journal - Women in Technology (2015).
  • Amazech Solutions has also won recognition as being in the top 100 North Texas Women Businesses (2016-2018, 2020).
  • This event will be an opportunity for attendees to gain valuable insights and inspiration from Shanthi's journey as a successful female entrepreneur in the technology industry and her dedication to support women and minority communities.

Event Date and Venue:

  • Join us Wednesday, Feb 23rd, 2023 for an In-Person event for networking, food, drinks, and a special fireside chat with Shanthi Rajaram,, CEO of Amazech Solutions.
  • Venue, Date & Time: COMERICA BANK - 3700 S.H. 121 PLANO, 75025, THU, FEB 23, 6:00 PM (CDT)


Ignite Your Entrepreneurial Fire: Join the Startup Grind Frisco Chapter:

Are you ready to experience the power of entrepreneurship and innovation? Look no further than Startup Grind, where you can immerse yourself in a vibrant community of like-minded individuals and gain valuable insights into the world of startups. And the best part? Our upcoming event is completely FREE!

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to learn, connect, and grow. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a seasoned pro, we'd love to have you join us in Frisco, TX. And if you've been before, we know you'll want to come back for more.

But we need your help to make this event a success. We're seeking passionate volunteers to assist with the chapter, and generous sponsors to keep costs low. By joining the Startup Grind community, you'll have the chance to make a real impact on the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Don't just take our word for it - ask anyone who's been to one of our events. They'll tell you that Startup Grind is a truly inspiring and engaging group to be a part of. So don't wait - spread the word and sign up today!

About Startup Grind:

Changing the world one startup at a time.

Startup Grind is a global startup community designed to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs. Startup Grind is the world’s largest community of startups, founders, innovators, and creators. We bring like-minded yet diverse individuals together to connect, learn, teach, help, build, and belong. We do this daily through our local events, flagship conferences, startup program, partnerships, and online media + content - collectively reaching over 3.5 million individuals worldwide.

We host monthly events in more than 600 cities and 125+ countries featuring 5M+ successful local founders, innovators, educators and investors who share personal stories and lessons learned on the road to building great companies. Our monthly fireside chat interviews, startup mixers and annual conferences provide ample opportunities to connect with amazing startups and the people behind them, tap into a strong support network, form meaningful connections and gain inspiration for the startup journey ahead. For more information visit Startup Grind or follow us on twitter @SGFrisco (https://twitter.com/SGFrisco).

Startup Grind is the world’s largest community of startups, founders, innovators, and creators. Our community proves that entrepreneurs are in fact, stronger together.

Check out what happened

Speaker

  • Shanthi Rajaram

    Amazech Solutions

    CEO

When

When

Friday, February 24, 2023
12:00 AM – 2:30 AM UTC

Organizers

  • Ramesh Nuti

    ACMETEK GLOBAL SOLUTIONS INC

    Founder & CEO, Angel Investor, Chapter Director

  • Jude Saadoon

    Paparazzi Confidential Multimedia Company

    Founder

  • Lulove Saadoon

    Sleek Transactions

    Founder

  • Christabel Agbonkonkon

    BlackUp Technologies

    Organizer

Global sponsor

Dell Technologies logo

Dell Technologies

Presenting

COMERIA BANK logo

COMERIA BANK

Partners

ACMETEK GLOBAL SOLUTIONS INC logo

ACMETEK GLOBAL SOLUTIONS INC

ActionEDI logo

ActionEDI

About Startup Grind

This is Startup Grind. We are the world’s largest startup community.

Our Mission

To give startups everywhere the education and opportunities they need to build, grow, and scale their companies.

Our Values

We believe in making friends, not contacts. We believe in giving first, not taking. We believe in helping others before helping yourself.

Tools & Discounts for Startups

Take advantage of resources and offers provided by organizations we know and love, designed to help you navigate the startup journey.

Global Conference

Our annual flagship event in Silicon Valley brings together thousands of startup teams, investors and organizations from all over the world.

Join the Startup Membership

This membership gives you free access to networking, events, mentorship, office hours, and other exclusive opportunities curated by Startup Grind HQ.