Nooyi: I Pretended to Be Prime Minister as a Kid

The speaker reflects on her journey from a young girl in India to becoming the CEO of Pepsi. She discusses her family's influence, particularly her mother's encouragement to dream big despite cultural expectations of early marriage. Her parents surprisingly supported her decision to study at Yale, which was a pivotal moment in her life.

What does the speaker find incredulous about her journey?

• Her ability to travel frequently

• Her position as CEO in the United States

• Her childhood experiences in India

• Her educational background

How did the speaker's mother influence her and her siblings?

• By discouraging them from pursuing higher education

• By enrolling them in prestigious schools

• By critiquing their speeches and encouraging them to dream big

• By providing them with financial support

What was the speaker's mother's stance on marriage?

• She wanted her daughters to marry only after achieving their dreams

• She was indifferent to the idea of marriage

• She believed in early marriage for her daughters

• She encouraged her daughters to remain single

What was surprising about the speaker's decision to study at Yale?

• Her siblings' opposition

• Her mother's unexpected support

• Her parents' refusal to support her

• Her father's disapproval

How did the speaker's family ensure her well-being in the United States?

• By visiting her frequently

• By discouraging her from making friends

• By sending her financial aid regularly

• By arranging a support system around her