Author: vinitagupta

Vinita Gupta is a Silicon Valley Entrepreneur and was the first Indian-American woman to take her company public. Since retiring, she has propelled herself through her journalism, helping women entrepreneurs and playing competitive bridge at the highest levels. She has won several National titles in bridge.

A Holiday Gift — Be Kind to Yourself

We can benefit from being gentler with ourselves like we are with others. Calmer demeanor can increase our capacity to think so that new ideas can germinate.

Only in America

We have much to be thankful for as we have jointly worked hard for the greater good of humanity through our discontentments and debates.

Being a Tiger and a House-Cat at the Bridge Olympics

Emboldened by my three US National bridge titles in eight years, but rattled by my own bridge-slump earlier this year, I recently headed for the 15th World Bridge Series in Orlando — my first and maybe my last international bridge Olympiad. The tournament was a roller coaster ride all the way — filled with disappointments […]

Patriotism Without Borders

The late Senator John McCain’s plane, as a naval aviator, was shot down in the Vietnam war.  He was widely admired for his bravery as he was captured and tortured as a prisoner of war, for over five years. He was a true patriot.  He was also celebrated for his egalitarian ideals because he refused […]

Musk Is Firing on All Cylinders — Even Though Tesla Has None!

Silicon Valley is filled with pioneers but Elon Musk — the main force driving four companies with advanced technologies —  is the only one hitting on all cylinders. Musk has Tesla Motors with its hi-tech electric cars — extended mileage and auto-driving capabilities —  which also acquired Solar City, another Musk company with solar panels […]

Generational Change for Women – A Tribute to my Mom

The recent passing away of my 91-year-old mother helped me realize how well she had prepared her three daughters for the professional world.  All three of her granddaughters are also successful and ambitious professionals — unafraid of challenges and believing in the importance of relationships and family values.  Their granny was a stay-at-home mother and […]

Artificial Intelligence – The Trade Secret Of New Era Companies

Technology has unleashed Artificial Intelligence (AI) on us. Early adoption of AI by the big four — Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google — has propelled them to unprecedented market dominance.  Data science and AI has proven to be their secret sauce of long term competitive advantage. As a high-tech entrepreneur and CEO in Silicon Valley, […]

Ballot for June 5th – California Primary Election

For busy Californians, this is an attempt to help narrow down the choices. The task of coming up with my own ballot was daunting given the large number of candidates in each category.  I researched most candidates, some more extensively than the others.  My voting Philosophy:  For the past 40 years, I have voted across party […]