I happen to be lucky enough to grow up in Silicon Valley--the central hub of technology and business, a place buzzing with venture capitalists, CEOs, and budding entrepreneurs. Within a ten minute drive, I can look up at the towering offices of Yahoo!, marvel at the Google self-driving cars, and see the "like" billboard which guards the entrance to Facebook.
I love it here. To put it simply, living in the Silicon Valley is inspiring. It makes me feel that I am important, that I can make changes. It makes me feel that, when I grow up, I can, too, be an active member of the constantly evolving technological world. And after my experience competing in the Technovation Challenge, I feel as though I am one step closer to doing so.
To read the original article: Amrita Venkatraman: Innovation: Pass It On
