Anu Gopalakrishnan

Activist, Agnostic, Artist, Brainstormer, Business mentor, Change Agent, Concerned citizen, Connector, Designer, Entrepreneur, Explorer, Global soul, Idea generator, Marketer, Policy maker, Producer, Public servant, Social entrepreneur, Writer/Editor

Anu Gopalakrishnan has years of experience building brands and business tech communities. She is a designer, entrepreneur, and community builder. She leads engagement with the right people, tools, experiences, and resources. Anu has years of experience from Ford Motor Co., Sirius XM, AAA, and (The Auto Club Group). Anu has been involved with digital transformation and tech innovation projects in these roles. Anu is a small business entrepreneur with a Product Management Consulting firm MintDfuel, based out of Plymouth in Michigan. Anu also donates her time on the boards of Cleary University (Howell, MI) and Mai Family Services (providing support to survivors of Domestic Violence/IPV/GBV). She is one of the executive producers and Tech Labs Curator for TEDx Detroit. Anu also currently hosts her radio show Rockin' Raaga where she shares South Asian music and stories with the mainstream community. Anu is the Commissioner, appointed by the State of Michigan as part of the Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission.

Being an Unapologetic Joy Seeker! I'm on a relentless quest to uncover joy in every facet of life, building my path: 1. Embracing happiness on my terms - raw, authentic, and unyielding. 2. Cultivating inner harmony through deep self-reflection. 3. Shape-shifting seamlessly between roles: family member, friend, leader, and teammate. I stand unshakable in the face of scrutiny, brushing off judgment like dust from my shoulders. Comments may come, but they'll never leave a mark on my spirit. This is my superpower: finding light in the darkest corners, turning ordinary moments into extraordinary memories, all while remaining true to myself.

Unleash your purpose! Your calling awaits, a force beyond age or circumstance. It can ignite in youth's fire or wisdom's depths, often emerging from the crucible of crisis. When it strikes, nothing can hold you back. Transcend the illusions of gender, color, and race. These are mere shadows on the path to your true potential. Your only real competition? The person you were yesterday. Embrace the relentless pursuit of your best self. The journey of your soul needs no company. In your uniqueness lies your power.

Out of crisis was born my inner soul - filled with strength, pride, respect, and being.