Brace yourself as we prepare for the next generation of emotionally intelligent technology with Rana el Kaliouby, the Co-Founder & CEO of Affectiva who was driven by her bold vision of marrying the digital world with emotions.

After completing her Ph.D. at the University of Cambridge, Rana joined forces with her childhood hero to create the largest emotion database in the world that gained interest from companies like Toyota, Bank of America, and Proctor & Gamble.

Today, Rana is globally recognized as a role model and pioneer in the world of affective computing. She has been recognized as #Forbes ‘Top 50 Women in Tech’, Fortune '40 Under 40’, and the World Economic Forum's ‘Global Young Leaders’.

In this episode of Rising High, Rana addresses:

✔️The process of raising capital for a new idea

✔️The core skills one should be equipped with to succeed

✔️Working at a startup versus an MNC

✔️ Turning down $40 million in funding while being on the verge of bankruptcy

✔️ Allowing perseverance and determination to lead the way

I hope you enjoy this episode.

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