My childhood memories are marked by significant changes, including my father's move to the U.S. for education, which left me separated from my family for two years, deeply impacting my emotional development.

Moving back to India before high school was a traumatic change for me, but it taught me to thrive through pivotal moments.

I moved to the United States at 17, speaking no English, and graduated from Wellesley College and Harvard Business School.

I grew up in a tough environment as an immigrant, which shaped my intense drive to succeed and win.

I believe lifelong learning is crucial because I moved to a new province at 14 and faced challenges in school, which made me lose confidence in learning.

As an immigrant, the experience of starting over in a new country can be challenging, but it also provides a unique perspective and drive to succeed.

I arrived in the U.S. in 1992 with only $700, didn't speak English, and spent all my money calling a girl in Iran, leading to my first job at a car wash.

Feeling out of place in Silicon Valley initially made me feel like I didn't belong, but that underdog mentality helped shape who we are today.

The experience of being a new kid in school can shape a comedian's desire to connect with others through humor, as they learn to make people laugh to gain acceptance.