Raj Rao, IBMs GM for Blockchain Ventures

Published: March 20, 2022, 4 a.m.

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\\u201cThe first job of any leader is to coach people that can do a better job than them, and lead better than them \\u2014 to unlock people's fullest potential.\\u201c

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Raj Rao is IBM\\u2019s General Manager of Blockchain Ventures where he oversees programs in blockchain, AI and cloud architecture. Raj was previously the CEO of Ford Mobility, leading the automotive company\\u2019s Palo Alto based mobility business investments, as well as Chief Digital Officer of 3M. Raj got his career start at P&G marketing - working across Europe, the Middle East, and Canada. A native of India, Raj earned an honors degree in economics from the University of Delhi, and a Master\\u2019s Degree in Management from Boston University\\u2019s Business School. You\\u2019ll enjoy this candid conversation about the factors that influence our careers \\u2014 and why it\\u2019s important to bend the culture as a leader.

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