Episode Summary:
In this episode of Entrepreneurs, Business, and Finance, host Henry Harrison sits down with Neeti Khaitan, an accomplished entrepreneur and CEO of Accelerate Consulting Inc.

Episode: https://henryharrison.com/neeti-khaitan/

Accelerate Consulting: https://www.accelerateconsult.com/

Connect W/Neeti: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neeti-khaitan-411a251

Neeti shares her incredible journey from growing up in India to becoming a successful business leader in the United States. Surviving polio, Neeti talks about overcoming challenges, her deep love for America, and how she uses her experiences to fuel her business success.

Neeti reflects on her childhood in India, the support of her family, and how moving to the U.S. for education and work provided her the freedom to live her life fully despite her physical limitations. She also discusses her approach to life, emphasizing the power of a positive mindset and turning adversity into opportunities.

Throughout the episode, Neeti touches on her leadership experience, from running a call center to growing a business with 66,000 employees worldwide. She explains how she uses her certifications as a minority and disabled business owner to create value through her consulting company.

Neeti’s passion for giving back to the community is evident as she discusses her involvement with organizations such as the U.S.-India Chamber of Commerce, the Salvation Army, and other philanthropic initiatives focused on women, children, and education.

Neeti leaves listeners with a profound reminder to appreciate the present and make the most of each day.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Growing up in India and Moving to the U.S.:

◦ Neeti shares her early life in India, her family's influence, and her decision to come to the U.S. for university. She recounts the challenges and opportunities of navigating life with a disability and why she chose to stay in America.

2. Overcoming Challenges with Polio:

◦ Neeti opens up about being diagnosed with polio as a child and how her mother’s unwavering support helped her focus on her abilities rather than limitations. She explains her philosophy of “making lemonade out of lemons.”

3. Career Journey and Business Growth:

◦ Starting in a mid-level managerial position at a call center, Neeti quickly learned the ropes of business. Working with her family's business, Essar Group led by her cousin brother in the US, Anshuman Ruia, they scaled the company to a global level. More recently, her entrepreneurial spirit led her to launch Accelerate Consulting Inc., where she leveraged her status as a minority and disabled business owner.

4. Philanthropy and Community Involvement:

◦ Neeti’s dedication to giving back is central to her life. She talks about her work with various organizations, including the U.S.-India Chamber of Commerce and the Salvation Army, and the importance of helping others.

5. Life Lessons and Mindset:

◦ Neeti shares her belief in the power of mindset, focusing on how to turn challenges into opportunities and enjoy the present. Her message to the audience is to live fully, appreciate the moment, and embrace the curveballs that life throws your way.