The speakers addressed topics such as “India’s Semimonastic Journey – Goals and Challenges” by Prof. Paulraj, “Building Global SaaS Companies Leveraging the US-India Corridor” by Mr. Shah, and “Harnessing Ecosystems to Drive Growth, Innovation, and Global Competitiveness” by Mr. Ninan. Dr. Reddy highlighted the strength of India–US collaboration, emphasizing how Indian SMEs are emerging as key drivers of innovation and global growth. The event brought together leading Bay Area tech leaders and venture capitalists with a delegation of Indian service-sector SMEs exploring international expansion, reflecting the shared entrepreneurial spirit and innovation that connect Silicon Valley and India’s tech ecosystem. This session underscored the immense potential of these partnerships in shaping the future of global business and collaboration.