People believe that art and science are two distinct realms. It is far from the truth because, if you look at science from a microscope or from a different lens, you can see the beauty in science. It is very artistic. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Read Quote
As a traditionally risk-averse nation, India has rarely been at the forefront of innovation. Indian companies have mostly imitated others and became very good at it. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Read Quote
My philanthropy is largely focused on healthcare, and I really want to make a difference to people’s lives. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Read Quote
I think, in terms of corporate philosophy, I’ve always believed that you’ve got to treat people in a very very egalitarian manner in the sense I like to treat people on a one-to-one basis. And I like people to take on a lot of responsibilities because I think with a sense of responsibility also comes a sense of purpose. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Read Quote
It was a chance encounter with a biotech entrepreneur from Ireland that got me started as an entrepreneur in India, because I partnered this Irish company in setting up India’s first biotech company. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Read Quote
I think there’s a certain paranoia about science because there is a certain risk related to science which people are very wary about, and therefore, there is an inherent risk aversion to science and technology or, at least, science and technology of unknown. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Read Quote
I want to be remembered as someone who put India on the scientific map of the world in terms of large innovation. I want to be remembered for making a difference to global healthcare. And I want to be remembered as someone who did make a difference to social economic development in India. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Read Quote
My passion for innovation and my interest in the ‘business of science’ has seen Biocon commercialize many innovative platforms and products. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Read Quote
Inherently, I have a social conscience which my late father inculcated in me. He was not exactly a very wealthy man, but he was very concerned about the underprivileged, about the people who didn’t have equal opportunities. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Read Quote
