By Ritu Jha-
A delegation of 16 Indian tech startups recently visited Silicon Valley, aiming to expand their footprint in the U.S. and explore new opportunities for collaboration. The delegation, led by the National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM), participated in a workshop organized by TiE Silicon Valley in partnership with the Consul General of India.
The event offered these Indian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) a chance to engage with prominent U.S. tech leaders, including Anurag Wadehra and Hotmail co-founder Sabeer Bhatia, to learn about the U.S. market’s dynamics and key business practices.
Mayank Gautam, Director of Global Trade at NASSCOM, spoke about the delegation’s mission on the sidelines of the December 6 event. Gautam oversees NASSCOM’s operations in the Americas, Canada, the Middle East, Japan, and Taiwan. He explained that the tech companies represented at the event had been in business for 4 to 20 years, with employee sizes ranging from 25 to over 2,000 and annual revenues between $5 million and $50 million. Gautam highlighted the evolution of Indian tech firms, noting a shift from a focus on providing services to offering innovative product engineering solutions.
“Indian tech companies are increasingly aiming not just to secure business from the U.S., but to establish a physical presence through local offices and resources on the ground,” Gautam said, adding that the demand…
