Alok is a first generation entrepreneur, currently CEO and Co-founder of
Indifi, a platform for small business lending.
Alok is a board member at
TiE Delhi, and a founding member of
Indian Angel Network.
Prior to Indifi, Alok ran India venture operations for
Canaan Partners in India, with focus on internet, technology and BPO space. Earlier, Alok cofounded JobsAhead.com, a leading job portal which was acquired by
Monster.com. Alok is a computer science graduate from IIT Delhi and, postgraduate from UC, Berkeley.
The views expressed on this site are personal views of Alok, and do not constitute an offical opinion of any company or organization.
Pravs,
I think India has already passed the minimum threshold required for becoming a great (developed) country.
Economic Growth: Privatisation of Indian economy has led to great benefits to millions of Indians over a period of last 10-15 years and now we know how to make money and compete on global scale!
Social Mix: Today Indians are breaking the caste system; people are getting married inter-caste and inter-religion due to many factors such as:- Education, Economic neccessity (no money for dowry or not suitable match in same community), Western influences, Increased movement of indians with in country.
Technology: Decades of emphasis on Education (english, science, maths and technology) is bearing the fruits: New innovations, technologies, higher productivity has given an edge to Indians.
Labour: Relatively young population is definitely a BIG plus for India if it has to achieve the dream of becoming developed nation in next 50 years.
Good One..
Thanks Alok. This is truly inspiring. The world watches India as it rises, India is destined to make a difference, a big difference to global economy.
As the video says, lots need to be done on the infrastructure front. And I feel on the social front too. Thanks again for the url.