My Next Thought

What do Hamdi Ulukaya, Sundar Pichai, Satya Nadella, Mike Krieger, Noubar Afeyan, Sergey Brin, and Girish Ballolla have in common? They all came to the U.S. as students, armed with big ideas and bigger dreams, and in return, they built companies and innovations that transformed industries (well, maybe not me), created millions of jobs, and…

India is poised for something extraordinary. Its population of 1.4+ billion, half of whom are under the age of 30, offers an unparalleled advantage in a world where developed economies face labor shortages due to aging populations. India isn’t a new entrant or an up-and-coming star. It already commands center stage on many fronts. With…

There are days when everything feels surreal, like life has taken on this dreamlike quality that’s both exhilarating and disorienting. Traveling around India, especially in Bangalore, amplifies that feeling. The sights and sounds are familiar, but they’re layered with a sense of unfamiliarity, like looking at your childhood through a warped mirror. It’s home, but…

Welcome to the first edition of My Next Thought—this weekly newsletter is a space to cut through the noise, explore emerging trends, and provide actionable insights for international education professionals. In 2025, international education is at a crossroads. From evolving student mobility patterns to AI-powered admissions and sustainability-driven recruitment practices, the industry is brimming with…