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Rewriting the playbook! 🇮🇳 … 10 powerful insights into India's rise as a global tech magnet! 🧲 Following the positive response to my last #IndiaShining blog, I delved deeper to uncover the compelling reasons why India's ascent is capturing global attention and what makes its tech story so captivating: HERE YOU GO: 1. 🌐 Massive Digital Market With 759 million internet users and 650 million smartphone users combined with cheap data rates, India boasts a massive market for tech innovations. 2. 📊 Economic Giant in the making India is on track to be the world's third-largest economy by 2030, with a projected GDP of $7.3 trillion. Its economic trajectory is attracting global tech giants. 3. 💳 Leading in Digital Payments Unified Payment Interface (UPI) facilitates 2 billion transactions a day, fostering a digital-savvy populace. (On my last India trip, I witnessed my 78-year-old mum 👵🏻 comfortably using a digital wallet!) 4. 🎓 Young, skilled workforce 65% of India's population is under 35. India also produces c 1.5 million engineers annually, providing a vast pool of skilled professionals. This young workforce is driving innovation. 5. 💡 Thriving Startup Ecosystem Home to 100 unicorns, India's startup count is expected to hit 180,000 by 2030. The recent abolishment of the Angel tax will boost startup investment. 6. 🌱 Tech for Social Good Over 12% of Indian startups focus on social impact, with health tech alone raising $2.2 billion in 2022. This highlights a strong "moral quotient" in India's tech sector. 7. 🏙️ Expanding Innovation Nearly 50% of startups are now emerging from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, spreading innovation beyond traditional tech hubs and bringing fresh perspectives. 8. 🖥️ Semiconductor Ambitions India aims to capture 20% of the global market share by 2030, and significant players like Micron are investing $2.75 billion in chip manufacturing facilities. 9. 🗳️ Vibrant Democracy India's thriving democracy fosters a conducive atmosphere for tech investments. It has been a critical factor in attracting over $141 billion in capital investment (2014 - H1 2023). 10. 🌍 Geopolitical influence India's growing clout in global forums like G20 enhances its strategic value. India's favourable geopolitical stance makes it an attractive alternative for companies looking to diversify their supply chains. … ⭐️ India presents unprecedented opportunities for global tech firms, from vast markets and talent to supportive policies and an innovative spirit. 🙌🏻 I consider it a privilege to have the opportunity to amplify #India #Tech voice on the global stage via Tech India Advocates — with Af Malhotra and our esteemed advisory council. 📣🌏 What aspect of India's tech growth do you find most promising? Ani #India #Tech #IndiaShining #LivingBridge 📸 Nov 22 - GTA India Summit, Bengaluru. 40 global tech leaders exploring and learning about New India's tech ascent. Fantastic event! P.S. All sources - check my comment.

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Another great year at our TCA Venture Group. The transition from our former name, Tech Coast Angels, hasn't interrupted the flow of great investors backing great companies. May we see more [profitable*] adventures ahead. * 5.8x returns and IRR of 23.7% across the TCA VG portfolio. https://lnkd.in/gAFnB_EU

🚀 🍰 A massive opportunity to join the Cake team! This role is perfect for a full-stack AE who has genuine excitement about scaling a PLG platform, passionate about startups and has proven experience selling to B2B decision-makers. People who join Cake learn about the product passion, startup velocity, and “get it done” attitude behind the scenes. This is no traditional sales role, we experiment, we use data, and most of all we obsess over customer problems & solutions, to unlock the value of equity to power the exponential. ❓ Note: Industry research shows that women and those in traditionally underrepresented groups generally don’t apply to jobs unless they check all the boxes for the role. If you feel strongly that you have what it takes for this role but don’t check 100% of the boxes—that’s okay—we encourage you to apply anyway and highlight what you can bring to the table. Elise Peate