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From Data Science to Bridalwear: Devanshi Kotak's Journey

7/28/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Devanshi Kotak, a Senior Product Manager at Cisco and Duke's Fuqua MBA alum, has made a remarkable shift from data science and entrepreneurship to product management. Her journey includes co-founding a fashion-tech startup that fills gaps in the bridalwear market, leveraging Fuqua's strong community and STEM emphasis to create impactful, scalable products that truly resonate with customers.

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Historical Context

Since the early 2000s, social media platforms like LinkedIn have transformed professional networking, with 70% of young adults using them by 2019. This shift reflects a broader trend towards digital mentorship, as seen with figures like Nav Karmacharya, indicating a redefinition of career pathways that prioritize community and authenticity over traditional methods of career development.

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Story summary

Devanshi Kotak, a Senior Product Manager at Cisco and Duke's Fuqua MBA alum, has made a remarkable shift from data science and entrepreneurship to product management. Her journey includes co-founding a fashion-tech startup that fills gaps in the bridalwear market, leveraging Fuqua's strong community and STEM emphasis to create impactful, scalable products that truly resonate with customers.

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