What motivates a successful tech entrepreneur to shift focus towards giving back and creating lasting change in global health and education?

Sunny Singh is a tech entrepreneur, philanthropist, wellbeing seeker and founder of the Roundglass Foundation. His journey to success in America is one of integrity and perseverance, guided by the lessons instilled from his parents back in India and touched by the recognition that we must give back in this life. He charts the unknown in search of passion and purpose.

In this episode, Sunny shares his invaluable insights on;

• (01:38) Growing up in Delhi
• (07:05) Immigrating to America without a plan
• (09:30) Nalini Iyer’s historical segment: the history of Indians immigrating to the Pacific Northwest
• (17:30) Why the corporate world isn’t for everybody
• (20:17) How to build a unicorn tech company
• (23:30) The power of proactive philanthropy
• (27:23) And the importance of creating a legacy that outlives the individual

Desi Roots and Routes: Pathways to Success of Indians in America is brought to you by the Roundglass India Center at Seattle University. Join our host, Sital Kilantry, Professor of Law and Director of the Roundglass India Center as she delves into the incredible stories of Indian Americans exploring their roots in India and the routes they took to become inspiring leaders in America.

Subscribe to Desi Roots and Routes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you tune in. And stay up to date on our latest episodes and insights by visiting our website and following us on LinkedIn and YouTube!

And if you want more information on the Roundglass India Center, subscribe to our newsletter here! Thanks for tuning in and remember to keep building bridges and creating connections.

Additional Resources:

• Book: Nalini Iyer & Amy Bhatt - Roots & Reflections
• Book: Karen Leonard - Making Ethnic Choices
• Book: Chitra Divakaruni - Leaving Yuba City
• Book: Amy Bhatt - High Tech Housewives
• Roundglass India Center Website

Join us as we explore the determination, brilliance, and luck that have shaped the journeys of Indian-American leaders who have achieved remarkable success. Desi Roots & Routes brings you the inspiring stories of people with roots in India whose paths have led them to break barriers and create lasting legacies in America. Hosted by Sital Kalantry, this podcast offers a window into their world—where cultures intersect, and new opportunities are forged.

But this is just the beginning. What are the challenges their industries currently face, and how have they overcome them? How do these leaders balance their identities while giving back to the communities that shaped them? Tune in to Desi Roots & Routes and uncover the stories that connect us all.