FOUNDER. PARENT. BUILDER. LISTENER.
FROM CALIFORNIA TO INDIA – BUILDING A STARTUP WHILE RAISING A FAMILY.
Hi, I’m Ponni. My family and I are moving across the country so I can focus on my startup. This is where I share the podcasts that inspired me, the lessons I’m learning, and the real life moments of what it’s like building a life in a new country.
WHAT I HEARD THIS WEEK
The latest podcasts and episodes that made the biggest impact.
THE MOVE: CALIFORNIA TO INDIA
We’re relocating my family to a new country to build my startup. Read more below.
FEATURED THIS WEEK
LIFE LATELY: COFFEE & CUES
From coffee favorites to family and parenting tips, these are personal cues and insights from Ponni’s day-to-day life.


We finally did it! On January 1st, 2026, we left the comfort of our lives in California and moved across the seas to India. This was a huge step for my family and me.