"I didn't know I was sending my GRE scores to CMU in California. So that's how I ended up in Silicon Valley. It was a complete accident." What started as a simple mistake in GRE applications became the foundation for a profound philosophy about living intentionally in the world's tech capital.
In this deeply authentic conversation, Tushar shares their unexpected journey from India to Silicon Valley and how proximity to prestigious institutions completely changed their worldview. What began as an accidental arrival evolved into intentional living guided by values-driven technology and genuine human connection. From childhood observations about inequality to removing tech giants from pedestals, this episode explores how we can express our deepest values through the products we build and the communities we create. Tushar's insights about collaborative problem-solving, cultural openness, and the persistent question of world peace offer a refreshing perspective on what it means to live authentically in Silicon Valley.
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Memorable Quotes
"I didn't know I was applying to a university in America. So that's how I ended up in Silicon Valley. It was a complete accident."
— Tushar (02:19)
"I removed a lot of people from pedestals. I used to think that people who work at Google or Facebook are like gods or something. But they're just normal people trying to solve problems."
— Tushar (04:05)
"What kept me here is that there is a path to express your values through a product, in the Bay Area."
— Tushar (05:25)
"Why does our house feel like it can survive a rainstorm and this other person's house feel like it won't?"
— Tushar (09:04)
"I look at everything from the lens of people, and I look at technology as this enabler of doing things which can help people."
— Tushar (10:27)
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