Indian Diaspora Everywhere!

- Former President Donald Trump has chosen Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as his running mate for the 2024 election. - Vance, known for his memoir 'Hillbilly Elegy,' was a venture capitalist before his Senate career, working at Mithril Capital and Revolution. - At Revolution, Vance helped launch Rise of the Rest, investing in startups outside major tech hubs, and led deals into companies like Aatmunn and AppHarvest. - Vance later founded Narya Capital, focusing on underserved U.S. areas, with backing from notable investors like Peter Thiel and Marc Andreessen. - After winning his Senate race, Vance stepped back from Narya, which is now managed by co-founder Colin Greenspon. Source: Techcrunch

- Silicon Valley, once a liberal stronghold, sees a growing number of tech investors supporting Trump for the 2024 election. - Prominent figures like Elon Musk, Marc Andreessen, and Keith Rabois have publicly endorsed Trump, citing dissatisfaction with the Democratic Party's policies. - The shift is driven by both ideological and commercial reasons, including opposition to Biden's tax plans and regulatory measures. - Despite this trend, the majority of Big Tech leaders and donations still favor the Democratic Party. - The support for Trump reflects broader national political divides and a strategic bet on his potential victory. Source: FT

- Kamala Harris has selected Minnesota governor Tim Walz as her running mate, aiming to attract working-class voters in swing states for a Democratic win in November. - Walz, chosen over other contenders like Senator Mark Kelly and Governor Josh Shapiro, will join Harris at a campaign rally in Philadelphia before touring key battleground states. - The decision follows President Joe Biden's exit from the race, positioning Harris as the Democratic nominee with Walz expected to appeal to moderate and rural voters. - Walz, a former high school teacher and National Guard member, has gained national attention for his critiques of Trump's VP nominee JD Vance, especially on social media. - Harris's campaign has gained momentum since Biden stepped aside, narrowing the polling gap with Trump and increasing fundraising efforts ahead of the Democratic National Convention. Source: https://www.ft.com/content/a87b5e6d-89ab-44be-839b-f373e62fa8e9

I usually don't share LinkedIn content but this one was on point

Basically title, globally what would be the share of Indians working in the BigTech's/MNCs' engg teams..? In MSFT I feel like I see atleast one or more Indians in every team I come across... May be it's some bias that I only remember the teams with Indians but still feels like indians form the major part of the global tech work force.. have you felt the same..?