Built to Scale: The Inspiring True Story of Neha Narkhede, Kafka Co-Creator and Confluent Founder: Learn how a young immigrant turned vision into inno

This compelling biography dives deep into the life, mindset, and mission of Neha Narkhede, the brilliant co-creator of Apache Kafka and co-founder of Confluent. More than just a story of technical innovation, this book is a blueprint for builders, entrepreneurs, and leaders who want to create systems that last, lead with intention, and scale with clarity. Written with precision and packed with insights, it reveals how Neha navigated the complex worlds of startups, open-source ecosystems, and enterprise infrastructure-and how she's shaping the future through bold bets and values-driven leadership.

Whether you're an aspiring founder, a product builder, a developer with big dreams, or an investor looking to understand the next generation of impactful companies, this book will leave you with more than inspiration-it will equip you with a clear framework for action. It's not about chasing hype. It's about solving what matters. Neha's journey shows you how to think like an engineer, lead like a founder, and build what you wish existed.

In this book, you'll learn how to:

• Build lasting impact by solving real, foundational problems-not just interesting ones

• Navigate hypergrowth without losing focus, culture, or clarity

• Design technical systems and teams that scale with trust, transparency, and resilience

• Lead through complexity and pressure with systems thinking and emotional intelligence

• Invest in the future by identifying quiet but powerful trends before they go mainstream

• Turn setbacks into strategic retreats, and clarity into long-term advantage

• Create a living legacy that empowers others to build beyond you

This is more than a biography. It's a playbook for builders ready to shape the next decade-with purpose, precision, and power.