Ajay Pimpalshende is a global technology leader, social entrepreneur, and author who is living proof that your starting point does not determine your destination. His journey from a small village in rural India to a senior leadership role at JLL in Singapore, Capgemini, Paris France taught him that the greatest transformations happen when you dare to step outside the world you know.While successful on paper, he recognized the "golden handcuffs" that trap so many professionals. To reconnect with a deeper sense of purpose, he committed to the ultimate challenge: an 18-day, 18,400-foot trek to Everest Base Camp. The Inner Ascent is the result of that journey. It is a raw and practical guide that translates the brutal lessons of the mountain into a powerful framework for personal transformation.Beyond his corporate work, Ajay has dedicated nearly two decades to his role as founder of the PEACE Multipurpose Society, an award-winning non-profit empowering women and girls in India. He lives in Singapore with his family and is on a mission to help others conquer the summits that lie within.