Saiswaroopa Iyer, Author and Academic
- Sai is an author and an academic.
- She’s the author of five best selling novels based on ancient Indian women protagonists.
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Overview
In this episode of The Brand Called You, Saiswaroopa Iyer—author, academic, and storyteller—talks about her journey from venture capital to reimagining ancient Indian women protagonists through rich narratives rooted in dharma, philosophy, and history. Discover how she blends modern insight with ancient tales to bring new light to forgotten stories and moral dilemmas.
00:54- About Saiswaroopa Iyer
- Sai is an author and an academic.
- She’s the author of five best selling novels based on ancient Indian women protagonists.
- She’s the recipient of the Stree Shakti Award for her contribution to Indian Literature. She is also trained in Carnatic Classical music and has won a gold medal from TTD for her rendition of Annamacharya Kritis.
08:24- How do you handle moral ambiguity in epic characters?
- Moral ambiguity reflects complex human decision-making beyond right or wrong.
- Choices often balance short-term personal gain vs. long-term greater good.
- Heroes sacrifice personal morals to protect others, highlighting nuanced ethics.
17:19- How did you weave ancient prosthetics and democratic governance into a compelling story?
- Ancient governance included early forms of republicanism, not monarchy.
- Women had strong representation and spoke boldly in assemblies.
- Inspirations came from Indian traditions and Greek democratic ideas.
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Learn more about Saiswaroopa Iyer: LinkedIn
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- Sai is an author and an academic.
- She’s the author of five best selling novels based on ancient Indian women protagonists.
- She’s the recipient of the Stree Shakti Award for her contribution to Indian Literature. She is also trained in Carnatic Classical music and has won a gold medal from TTD for her rendition of Annamacharya Kritis.
