“All the powers in the universe are already ours. It is we who have put our hands before our eyes and cry that it is dark.”
-Swami Vivekananda
Day 39 of Mentor on Road, USA started with
a drive from Los Angeles to San Francisco. The drive was quite pleasant and we
crossed through beautiful and picturesque views along our journey.
San Francisco officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the cultural, commercial, and financial center of Northern California. It is the fourth-most populous city in California, and the 13th-most populous in the United States, with a 2016 census-estimated population of 870,887.
San Francisco has several nicknames, including "The City by the Bay", "Golden Gate City", "Frisco", "SF", "San Fran", "Fog City", and as well as older ones like "The City that Knows How", "Baghdad by the Bay", "The Paris of the West", or simply "The City". As of 2017, San Francisco is ranked high on world liveability rankings.
San Francisco has a diversified service economy, with employment spread across a wide range of professional services, including financial services, tourism, and (increasingly) high technology.
The legacy of the California Gold Rush turned San Francisco into the principal banking and finance center of the West Coast in the early twentieth century. Montgomery Street in the Financial District became known as the "Wall Street of the West", home to the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, the Wells Fargo corporate headquarters, and the site of the now-defunct Pacific Coast Stock Exchange. Bank of America, a pioneer in making banking services accessible to the middle class, was founded in San Francisco and in the 1960s, built the landmark modern skyscraper at 555 California Street for its corporate headquarters.
Many large financial institutions, multinational banks, and venture capital firms are based in or have regional headquarters in the city. With over 30 international financial institutions, six Fortune 500 companies, and a large support infrastructure of professional services—including law, public relations, architecture and design—San Francisco is designated as an Alpha(-) World City. The 2017 Global Financial Centres Index ranked San Francisco as the sixth most competitive financial center in the world.
The top employer in the city is the city government itself, employing 5.3% (25,000+ people) of the city's population, followed by UCSF (University of California, San Francisco) with over 22,000 employees. Third—at 1.8% (8,500+ people)—is California Pacific Medical Center, the largest private-sector employer.
The city's largest manufacturing employer is Anchor Brewing Company, and the largest by revenue is Timbuk2.
It was a foggy yet beautiful day in San Francisco. After reaching to the city, Mentor on Road headed to an event with Indian American community in San Francisco where we shared details about the developments in New India 3.0 and also presented about the smart village program and how Indian diaspora can contribute to it. Many good suggestions came up which Mentor on Road will incorporate soon in their approach.
We were glad to note that several participants agreed to adopt their villages. Working on so many projects simultaneously is going to be a challenging task but Mentor on Road is always ready to accept them. We would soon start working on the same and keep our readers updated.
San Francisco officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the cultural, commercial, and financial center of Northern California. It is the fourth-most populous city in California, and the 13th-most populous in the United States, with a 2016 census-estimated population of 870,887.
San Francisco has several nicknames, including "The City by the Bay", "Golden Gate City", "Frisco", "SF", "San Fran", "Fog City", and as well as older ones like "The City that Knows How", "Baghdad by the Bay", "The Paris of the West", or simply "The City". As of 2017, San Francisco is ranked high on world liveability rankings.
San Francisco has a diversified service economy, with employment spread across a wide range of professional services, including financial services, tourism, and (increasingly) high technology.
The legacy of the California Gold Rush turned San Francisco into the principal banking and finance center of the West Coast in the early twentieth century. Montgomery Street in the Financial District became known as the "Wall Street of the West", home to the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, the Wells Fargo corporate headquarters, and the site of the now-defunct Pacific Coast Stock Exchange. Bank of America, a pioneer in making banking services accessible to the middle class, was founded in San Francisco and in the 1960s, built the landmark modern skyscraper at 555 California Street for its corporate headquarters.
Many large financial institutions, multinational banks, and venture capital firms are based in or have regional headquarters in the city. With over 30 international financial institutions, six Fortune 500 companies, and a large support infrastructure of professional services—including law, public relations, architecture and design—San Francisco is designated as an Alpha(-) World City. The 2017 Global Financial Centres Index ranked San Francisco as the sixth most competitive financial center in the world.
The top employer in the city is the city government itself, employing 5.3% (25,000+ people) of the city's population, followed by UCSF (University of California, San Francisco) with over 22,000 employees. Third—at 1.8% (8,500+ people)—is California Pacific Medical Center, the largest private-sector employer.
The city's largest manufacturing employer is Anchor Brewing Company, and the largest by revenue is Timbuk2.
It was a foggy yet beautiful day in San Francisco. After reaching to the city, Mentor on Road headed to an event with Indian American community in San Francisco where we shared details about the developments in New India 3.0 and also presented about the smart village program and how Indian diaspora can contribute to it. Many good suggestions came up which Mentor on Road will incorporate soon in their approach.
We were glad to note that several participants agreed to adopt their villages. Working on so many projects simultaneously is going to be a challenging task but Mentor on Road is always ready to accept them. We would soon start working on the same and keep our readers updated.
Heartfelt thanks to Silicon Valley Indian Professionals Association – SIPA and
TechCode for arranging such a wonderful interaction with a house full of
enthusiastic participants. We have received great support for which we would
forever be thankful.
Silicon Valley Indian Professionals Association (SIPA) is dedicated to creating value for its members through programs that foster professional growth and personal enrichment. It brings together over 5,000 of Silicon Valley corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, as well as technology and business professionals, representing almost every major company in the area. SIPA reaches over 30,000 professionals indirectly through strategic alliances with organizations and corporations.
Silicon Valley Indian Professionals Association (SIPA) is dedicated to creating value for its members through programs that foster professional growth and personal enrichment. It brings together over 5,000 of Silicon Valley corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, as well as technology and business professionals, representing almost every major company in the area. SIPA reaches over 30,000 professionals indirectly through strategic alliances with organizations and corporations.
SIPA was founded in 1987 as a non-profit organization for Indian professionals. Since then, SIPA’s membership has expanded significantly, and it now welcomes all professionals seeking to connect, learn and grow.
TechCode is committed to breaking down geographic barriers and eliminating potential inequalities of international cooperation. It has established incubation systems in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Gu'an, Silicon Valley, Seoul, Tel Aviv, and Berlin to provide innovators with a global support network aimed at efficient sharing of resources and access to essential value-added services.
At each stage of development, TechCode’s networked incubation system integrates key innovative elements from around the world. By combining global vision with local insight, TechCode enables entrepreneurs to develop together with governments, economic organizations and R&D institutions for a win-win situation.
Mentor on Road feels blessed to have come so far successfully. It is because of the tremendous support and love people from different cities shower on us that give us the strength to work on all the projects dynamically.
Looking forward to a constructive day tomorrow.
Jai Ho! (Let victory be yours)
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