Written by Lalit K. Jha
Indians in Santa Clara are among the biggest leaders in innovation in Silicon Valley, and America's high-tech industry cannot survive without them, said the CEO of the Silicon Valley Central Chamber of Commerce.
“We don't have the new numbers, but the important thing is that we are such an influential contributor,” Harbir K. Bhatia told PTI in an interview.
“India is one of the biggest leaders in innovation in Silicon Valley. At one point, data was collected that 40% of CEOs or founders in Silicon Valley were from South Asia or India. That's huge. ” she said.
Located in Santa Clara, the heart of Silicon Valley, the Chamber is comprised of a group of visionary business leaders from multiple cities who help shape Silicon Valley's growth and future.
“Here you have the opportunity to bring your whole self to work and be creative without worrying about the color of your skin, your skin, your religious beliefs, your performers, your culture, etc.'' she said.
Bhatia said Indians are at the top of major companies such as Google, YouTube, Google Foundation and Microsoft.
“They're either at the CXO level or the CEO. That's no coincidence,” she said.
Bhatia said Indians bring the best values of hard work and productivity to work.
“I can tell you this: If you get a 98 in school, mom and dad will always say, why didn't you get a 100? That's our culture. That's who we are. That's never enough. ”And that craving and that desire is what separates us,” Bhatia said.
“I'm not saying other ethnicities don't believe this way, but as one of the most populous ethnic groups on the planet, this is part of our nature…” she said. said.
Praising India's jugaad for its frugal and flexible approach to problem-solving, she said: “If you have a problem, put Digi on it and you will find a solution.
When asked about the relationship between Silicon Valley and India, he said that India has played an important role in the success of Silicon Valley.
“Well, there are a lot of connections. Let's talk about the basics. Fundamentally, most of the outsourcing still happens in India. High-tech industries can thrive in the United States because of American employees. We can do a 3:1 model where one person is equivalent to three employees in India,” Bhatia said.
“I mean, let's be real about it. Who's running all the operations? Who's keeping the lights on all the time? It's our troops, it's our communities. They can't live without us,” she said.
America is bringing in the brightest minds from India, she said.
“There's a reason they keep trying to put a cap on visas, because they know we're very healthy. They just have to put a limit on it. Otherwise “If we do, we could lose all our jobs,” she said.
She said Indians can succeed in any profession, including technology, agriculture and medicine.
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