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"San Francisco is about the same size as my hometown, Chandigarh," Pritika Mehta tells Hindustan Times.
"But this small city has changed the world....
The kind of conversations that happen here, the innovation in the air, the investments in bold ideas and unknown foundersno other city offers it."
That's why Mehta, who holds a Master's in Artificial Intelligence from the State University of New York, is so impressed with the Bay Area's startup scene.
"The level of ambition and talent here is unparalleled," she says.
"If you drive down Sand Hill Road, you'll find the offices of VC firms.
A small office with three employees would be managing $1B+.
You'll meet random doctors here who invested $10k in unknown founders and made $100 million from that investment."
"America is the biggest software market in the world and the smartest Bangalore founders know it well (and leverage it)," says Mehta, who moved to the Bay Area in 2012 and now runs AI startup Butternut.AI.
Among her tips for Indian startups: "build a strong team and ship things fast."
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A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
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Present Music presents several contemporary takes on Baroque innovation and instrumentation.The harpsichord's journey forms a through line for the concert.The cancellation forced Present Music to...more
Rikki Amani will begin doctoral studies in Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies at UC Berkeley this fall.Amani: "I will research the objects of my inheritance through the lense of Performance...more
The Creative Impact Fund is one of the largest unrestricted grant funds available to Cuyahoga County artists.The program is designed to promote the growth of an artist's creative practice and advance...more
The I Madonnari Street Painting Festival is a beloved tradition in Santa Barbara.The festival will take place at the Old Mission Santa Barbara Saturday-Monday, May 24-26, from 10 a.m.to noon.Proceeds...more
Foundation: Maine Community Foundation
The initiative aims to fill a gap identified by a 2023 needs assessment completed by the foundation.The foundation aims to strengthen Maine communities by ensuring strong, local news coverage in all...more
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra Looks Ahead to 2025-2026 Season.Tickets are on sale now for the new season that begins in September.It will be Music DirectorA James Ross' final season with the...more
Spelman College Glee Club to perform at Return to Community: A Sunday Gospel Jazz Service June 29.The 2025 Syracuse International Jazz Fest finale at Hendricks Chapel will once again offer a dynamic...more
Rowan University's new Ph.D.in creativity program began May 9.The program pairs students with leaders in their field of study for a high intensity, low-residency experience.The required dissertation...more
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When it Comes to Social Enterprises, Failure is the Best Platform for Innovation
In the world of social enterprises, failure is a cringe-worthy moment nobody wants to talk about. But, social entrepreneurs can benefit from their failures.
