Stanford India Policy and Economics Club

We’re thrilled to announce that @anandc — Venture Advisor and Former Partner at General Catalyst (VC Fund) and Co-Founder of Crescendo (AI-powered customer service start-up) — will be giving a talk at Stanford, and you’re invited! 📅 Date: May 30, 2024 🕒 Time: 6 PM 📍 Location: Nairobi Room, 2nd floor, Graduate Community Center, 750 Escondido Rd, Stanford, CA 94305 ✏️ RSVP here! forms.gle/SyAiewUdEenDAa…

With sustainability at its core, the seventh session of the #LeadersOfTomorrow conference was a panel discussion featuring Arun Majumdar (Dean, @stanforddoerr, Stanford University) and Anil Kumar Chalamalasetty (Chairman, @GreenkoOfficial Group), moderated by Venkata Saicharan Thatipamula. The session provided insights into India's journey towards sustainable development and environmental resilience. Watch the entire session here: youtube.com/watch?v=O39FzN… #SustainableFutures #EnvironmentalResilience #StanfordIndiaDialogue

The fifth session of the #LeadersOfTomorrow conference featured a fireside chat between US Congressman @ShriThanedar and student moderator Ashok Viswanathan, discussing the evolving dynamics of the US-India partnership. The conversation emphasized the significance of the Indian community's involvement in American public life, fostering a deeper understanding of bilateral relations. Watch the entire session here: youtube.com/watch?v=JPldjy… #USIndiaPartnership #PublicLife #StanfordIndiaDialogue

The closing ceremony of the #LeadersOfTomorrow conference featured one of our esteemed guests and table topic leaders: @drvishalrao of Bangalore, India. Our conference’s central theme is the power of technology in India’s and the US-India partnership’s growth. Throughout the day, we heard how new technologies were being leveraged in healthcare, media, sustainability, and so many other fields to improve the lives of everyday people. Dr. Rao’s story: building extremely low-cost voice modulation devices, was emblematic of the spirit of SIPEC and of the Leaders of Tomorrow conference. The ceremony also featured our faculty mentor, Dr. Anurag @mairal, PhD, being awarded Presidential recognition by Mr. @ajainb (Democratic National Finance Chair, Democratic National Convention) for his work in advancing US-India relations on the ground here in the Bay Area. Watch the entire session here: youtube.com/watch?v=hAUAVY… #USIndiaPartnership #StanfordIndiaDialogue

In the ninth session of the #LeadersOfTomorrow conference, Devi Shetty (Founder and Chairman, Narayana Health), in a fireside chat with @ArmanS78198, discussed the unique aspects of India’s healthcare model, offering lessons that the world can learn from India's approach to healthcare delivery and innovation. Watch the entire session here: youtube.com/watch?v=RtpEwF… #HealthcareInnovation #StanfordIndiaDialogue #GlobalHealth

The eighth session of the #LeadersOfTomorrow conference was a fireside chat between @sanjeevsanyal, a member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (@EACtoPM), and the student moderator Prakhar Goel. The discussion traversed the intricate weave of India's civilizational strength and its economic aspirations, with a special emphasis on the nation's rich maritime history. Watch the entire session here: youtube.com/watch?v=gW_Duv… #StanfordIndiaDialogue #LeadersOfTomorrow #CivilizationalInsights #EconomicRealities #SanjeevSanyal #SIPEC #Innovation #GlobalLeadership #MaritimeHistory #EconomicGrowth

Exploring the influential power of the Indian diaspora, the sixth session of our #LeadersOfTomorrow conference was a panel discussion with @ashajadeja (Founder, Motwani Jadeja Foundation) and @harshul (President, Technology and Media Business, Tech Mahindra), moderated by Pragati Rastogi. The session highlighted the diaspora's role in global innovation, culture, and entrepreneurship. Watch the entire session here: youtube.com/watch?v=qX0APr… #DiasporaPower #GlobalInfluence #StanfordIndiaDialogue

The tenth session of the #LeadersOfTomorrow conference was a panel discussion featuring @pranjalsharma (Economic Analyst and Author) and @panavi (CEO, ABP Network), moderated by Sia Sehgal, delved into the critical role of media in shaping narratives and influencing public opinion in India, underscoring the importance of responsible journalism in the world's largest democracy. Watch the entire session here: youtu.be/xRs9sIOdckg?si… #MediaInfluence #Democracy #StanfordIndiaDialogue @ABPNews

The lunch-table topic sessions at the #LeadersOfTomorrow conference presented an exciting and unique opportunity for carefully selected small group interactions between speakers and attendees. Highlighting the theme of student engagement, these sessions were hugely successful in giving time for productive two-way discussions where speakers and students got to learn from each other in an intimate setting. Rishika Gundi was the coordinator for all table topic sessions.

The third session of the #LeadersOfTomorrow conference brought together the venture capitalists @dkhare (Partner, @LightspeedIndia), @b_jishnu (Managing Director, @NexusVP), and Manthan Shah (Principal, @WestBridge_Cap) in a panel discussion moderated by @Devansh2807. The focus was on the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship and innovation in India, sharing insights into the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for aspiring entrepreneurs. Watch the entire session here: youtube.com/watch?v=2QSLbD… #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #AI #StanfordIndiaDialogue

In the second session of our #LeadersOfTomorrow conference, noted author and thought leader @gurcharandas, along with student moderator Prakhar Goel, explored the nuanced challenges faced by Indian liberals today. This session shed light on the balancing act of upholding liberal values in the Indian context, sparking a thoughtful dialogue on freedom, democracy, and identity. Watch the entire session here: youtube.com/watch?v=SfYE31… #IndianLiberal #StanfordIndiaDialogue #IntellectualDialogue

The first session of the #LeadersOfTomorrow conference delved into the critical theme of civilizational narratives, featuring a profound discussion between Supreme Court Advocate @jsaideepak and student moderator Arman Sharma. This fireside chat uncovered the layers of India's civilizational ethos, offering unique perspectives on its global significance. Watch the entire session here: youtube.com/watch?v=XA9Ckb… #CivilizationalNarratives #StanfordIndiaDialogue #ThoughtLeadership