From ‘squiggly career’ to COO with Purnima Sen

In a recent interview with THINK Digital Partners, Sparta Global Chief Operating Officer Purnima Sen argues that non-linear, “squiggly” careers are actually tech’s greatest superpower

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Author Purnima Sen
Careers, Women in Tech

For decades, the tech industry has treated the linear career path as the gold standard. But in a fast-paced digital economy driven by relentless disruption, rigidity is no longer an asset. 

In a recent interview with THINK Digital Partners, Sparta Global Chief Operating Officer Purnima Sen argues that non-linear, “squiggly” careers are actually tech’s greatest superpower. 

Drawing on her own extraordinary journey – from selling ice from a bicycle in India to leading a world-class technology services business – Purnima highlights how resilience, adaptability, and cognitive diversity are crucial for breaking down systemic barriers and driving genuine technical innovation.

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From ‘squiggly career’ to COO: Purnima Sen on why non-linear paths power tech innovation