Azim Premji inherited a family business in vegetable oils but saw opportunities in technology. In the 1980s, he boldly pivoted Wipro into IT services, even when critics thought India was too far behind in tech. Premji faced skepticism and had to build talent from scratch, investing heavily in learning and quality. When multinational clients began outsourcing to India, Wipro became a trusted partner. His journey teaches us that strategic reinvention and belief in your team can turn a traditional company into a global tech powerhouse.
