Ex: What is one truth you believe in that most people disagree with you on?
Devita: It is a wonderful world.
Ex: What is the one subject you think aspiring leaders should learn?
Devita: Public speaking
Ex: One thing you believe is absolutely necessary for sustained growth?
Devita: Reinvention
Ex: One book you keep coming back to?
Devita: The Prince – Niccolo Machiavelli
Ex: Leadership quotes that you live by (Can be multiple)
Devita: “The height of intelligence is the ability to conceal it.” – Francois de la Rochefoucauld
Ex: How difficult is it to maintain a work-life balance?
Devita: For bosses, work is life
Ex: What has been your biggest learning in the pandemic?
Devita: Looking internally at the state of affairs
Ex: Some productivity apps and technologies you use in your daily life?
Devita: Our latest, video conferencing product, Meeting by Vu
Ex: What is your technology detox like?
Devita: Connecting with people
Ex: What’s coming next from VU?
Devita: A range of products focusing on consumers’ workstyles
Ex: How has the ban on imports affected VU? Are you planning to start manufacturing India in a full-fledged manner?
Devita: Yes it has affected us, and yes, we plan to manufacture locally
Ex: What inspired you to enter the conference special segment?
Devita: When we make new products, we don’t just look at the hardware or the competition. We look at the consumers and see how we can make their lifestyle better. We realized there is a huge demand for a new category that we call “work style.” So we began work a year ago, focussed on making televisions and screens a major part of productivity. After the lockdown happened, it was evident that people had to run their businesses without going anywhere. So we researched some more, came up with our own proprietary hardware, and launched a new company called “Meeting by VU.” That’s how we landed in this segment.