#39 Immigrant to Innovator with Rathi Perumal

In this episode of the Small Town Entrepreneur Podcast, host Claire Bouvier welcomes Rathi Perumal, an engineer turned entrepreneur, to discuss the challenges and triumphs of starting a business as an immigrant in Canada. Rathi shares her journey from working in various roles across multiple firms to realizing that entrepreneurship was the only path she hadn't explored. Facing obstacles such as cultural adjustments, language barriers, and the struggle to be seen and valued in the workplace, Rathi's decision to start her own company was fueled by a desire for challenges and meaningful work. She emphasizes the importance of learning, flexibility, and finding a supportive community as key to navigating the complexities of building a business in a new country. Rathi’s story is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and the pursuit of personal and professional fulfillment in the face of adversity.