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From 14 Rejections to Microsoft: The Mindset Behind an Extraordinary Visa

What does it take to go from 14 rejections to building AI systems at Microsoft and earning the U.S. EB-1 extraordinary ability visa meant for the top 1% in any field? In this episode, od smart dumb Ph.D podcast Supreet Kaur, Data & AI Solutions Architect at Microsoft and two-time LinkedIn Top Voice, shares the real story behind her journey from being an “average student” in Delhi to leading enterprise AI adoption in the U.S. We talk about: • How rejection built her resilience and shaped her mindset. • What “extraordinary ability” really means when your path is anything but linear. • How Microsoft and other companies are using AI in practical, human-centered ways. • The future of jobs in an AI-driven world—will we lose work, or just redefine it? It’s not just a tech story it’s a story of grit, clarity, and purpose in a changing world. 00:00 Intro – Who is Supreet Kaur and what makes her journey unique 01:15 From Delhi to the U.S. – early career moves & mindset shift 06:03 The Cultural Shift & how Supreet navigated it 08:20 3 Ingredients for success in a foreign country 12:00 Is the voice of failure louder in a woman’s head ? 18:00 The Journey through 14 rejections before being in Microsoft 22:10 How to Make your digital brand- Linkedin- work for you ? 27:45 The Future of Work – AI, automation & new career paths 33:55 How does a day look like for a AI Solutions Architect 38:20 What does work life balance mean for you ? 41:00 why having public speaking skills is a essential skill ? 45:00 How do you upskill regularly to stay updated ? 46:00 3 advise to crack into FANG companies 47:00 Supreet’s one Fear 49:06 Podcast ends For free resources on LinkedIn, Negotiation and Job search clarity visit my website www.rimadey.com #smartdumbphd #phdcareertransitions #projectmanagement #phdinterview #phdprograms #phdcareertransitions #careercoach #scientist