Mudit Dholakia gives a talk about “Language as a Bridge not a Barrier” at TEDxJSPMRSCOE

Mudit Dholakia, AGMPBL11, an Associate Director at UBS, recently took the stage at TEDxJSPMRSCOE to deliver a compelling talk titled “Language as a Bridge, Not a Barrier.” With over eight years of experience in data and analytics, Mudit Dholakia’s presentation seamlessly intertwined his personal experiences with a broader discussion on overcoming educational and linguistic biases. Raised in a Gujarati-medium education system, Mudit Dholakia has risen to lead advanced technology implementations, deploying sophisticated analytics platforms like Tableau, QlikView, and PowerBI. During his talk, Mudit Dholakia shared moving stories from his educational journey, highlighting the initial hardships he faced due to language barriers. He effectively debunked the common bias that the medium of school education determines one’s future potential and success. Instead, he emphasized how foundational values like resilience and adaptability, which he developed in a regional language setting, have been pivotal in his success on a global stage. Moreover, Mudit Dholakia provided actionable insights and strategies for leveraging linguistic diversity as a strength, which was particularly inspiring for students, educators, and organizational leaders in attendance. He underscored the importance of creating inclusive educational and professional environments that foster and celebrate diverse linguistic backgrounds.