S. K. Gupta

Author & Freelance Writer

United States

S. K. Gupta is the founder and former Managing Director of Ascend Pinnacle, the network of Asian American corporate board directors. He retired as a Vice President at Lockheed Martin and has served on numerous boards, including Sandia National Laboratories, Bay Area Council, and the San Jose Museum of Art. He has been honored with the Ellis Island Medal of Honor and recognition from the California State Assembly and other organizations. Today, he writes regularly for The Orinda News and shares reflections on leadership, identity, and community on Medium and other online magazines.

Portfolio
Medium
05/10/2023
Can Asian Americans Be Alpha Males?

Can Asian Americans Be Alpha Males? Negative Feedback Can Drive Positive Change "You will never be a vice president in this Corporation," asserted my boss. One of the few Corporate Officers in ...

Medium
12/06/2022
Are You Afraid of Retirement?

Are You Afraid of Retirement? Life after retirement can be rewarding and fulfilling. "I married you for breakfast and dinner, not for lunch!" said my bride of 33 years. I had just turned 60 and ...

Medium
08/22/2023
Secrets of the Sophisticated Spice Saffron

Secrets of the Sophisticated Spice Saffron Growing Saffron in California We have all tasted it. Many have smelled it and a few have also cooked with it. However most of us know very little about it ...