Code & Curry: How India Became Silicon Valley's Talent Factory

Why do Indian-born workers make up 23% of Silicon Valley's tech workforce? In this episode, we break down the geopolitics, economics, and history behind India's dominance in American tech—from H1B visa trends to educational pipelines. Plus, practical tips for connecting with your Indian coworkers and understanding the culture shaping today's tech industry. 00:00:00 - Introduction & Why This Matters 02:15:00 - The Stunning Statistics (71% H1B Visas, 23% of SV Tech Workers) 05:45:00 - Historical Context: Education & Independence 09:30:00 - The Economics of Tech Outsourcing & Talent Flow 13:00:00 - Connecting Across Cultures: Communication & Accent Tips 15:30:00 - Closing Thoughts This podcast episode was fully generated by AI — research, script, voices, and production. Built with Claude, Piper TTS, and automated pipeline tooling.