Anjali Sud: The Builder CEO Who Took the Long Way Up

Before she became a two-time tech CEO, Anjali Sud was a teenager from Flint, Michigan, trying not to fail out of boarding school. Her parents had immigrated from India and made education their highest priority, even when money was tight.

At just 14, she earned admission to Phillips Andover Academy, one of the top private schools in the country. But once she arrived, she struggled to keep up. The coursework was rigorous, and for the first time, she began failing her classes.