IITians in Silicon Valley: How Indian Tech Graduates Are Shaping Global Innovation

When we talk about IITians in Silicon Valley, Indian engineers who graduated from India’s top technical institutes and now work in the heart of global tech innovation. Also known as IIT graduates in the U.S. tech sector, they’re not just employees—they’re founders, engineers, and leaders behind some of the biggest names in tech. This isn’t luck. It’s the result of intense preparation, problem-solving grit, and a system that trains them to crush impossible exams like IIT JEE—something you’ll see referenced in posts about exam pressure and self-study success.

What connects an IITian in San Francisco to a student in rural Uttar Pradesh studying for JEE? It’s the same mindset: learn by doing, solve real problems, and don’t wait for permission. Many of them started with nothing but a laptop, free online resources, and the drive to build something. That’s why posts about teaching yourself to code, learning Python at 50, or cracking JEE without coaching all tie back to the same truth—your background doesn’t define your potential. Silicon Valley doesn’t care where you went to school. It cares what you can build. And IITians? They’ve spent years building that skill under extreme pressure.

It’s not just about engineering. Many IITians in Silicon Valley now lead teams in AI, fintech, and cloud infrastructure. Others started their own companies after working at Google or Apple. Their journey often begins with a single question: Can I do this on my own? And the answer, time and again, is yes. You’ll find stories in this collection about self-taught coders, career changes after 50, and how coding skills open doors in unexpected fields—from healthcare to education. The path from a village school in India to a tech office in California isn’t linear. But it’s real. And it’s happening every day.

Below, you’ll find real stories, practical advice, and hard truths about what it takes to go from classroom to codebase, from JEE prep to product launch. Whether you’re dreaming of Silicon Valley or just trying to learn how to code on your own, these posts show you the way.