“Making a dent in poverty requires money. Without a strong focus on economic growth, developing countries like India will continue to be stuck in a cycle of poverty. Need of the hour is to let technology driven growth enable India to break out of the cycle of poverty. It is critical that we identify and remove legacy obstacles to growth as fast as possible.”
Asha Jadeja is a Silicon Valley-based venture capitalist who has invested in over 200 technology startups in the Bay Area. As an entrepreneur herself, her investing philosophy is designed to ignite young entrepreneurs into becoming disruptive change makers.
As the founder of the Motwani Jadeja Foundation, Asha sets the direction, tone, and priorities for the foundation. In addition to the foundation, she has invested in over 200 technology startups. As a successful entrepreneur herself, her investing philosophy is designed to further support the foundation’s work, igniting young entrepreneurs into becoming disruptive change makers.
From Asha Jadeja
Those of Indian descent are part of the American dream. Attacks on them must be taken seriously
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Left historians have distorted Indian history. Young minds must bring back nationalist spirit
Revolutionary nationalism in India, initiated by the Swadeshi movement of the 20th century, was trivialised as a mere “cult of individual violence”.
Hamas must move past scripture now & compromise with a powerful neighbour
Expansion of nationalist movements, coupled with the belief that terrorism could be a viable means to achieve political aims, sowed seeds for militant ‘jihad’ in the Middle East.
The how and why of antisemitism on American campuses
Universities are diverse environments. Support for various causes can stem from academic freedom, differing interpretations of events, or a desire to amplify marginalised voices.
Modi’s India is coming into its own. Moon landing and G20 Delhi Declaration are just the beginning
Delhi Declaration will be seen in years to come as the juncture that paved the way for a new world order marked by tension & synergy between the ‘Free World’ and the ‘Not So Free World’.
Unlike his father, Justin Trudeau must heed India’s caution against Sikh separatism
Trudeau, who does his best to indulge critics by embarrassing himself every now and then, outdid himself by vexing India, without a shred of evidence to back his claim.
