Senior American executive thanks IITian immigrant on visa for his job
Aravind Srinivas, the co-founder and CEO of Perplexity AI, stands at the center of a broader conversation on the contributions of skilled immigrants to the United States. Chennai-born Srinivas, who graduated from IIT Madras and later did his PhD from University of California, Berkeley, worked at OpenAI before launching Perplexity AI in 2022. Dmitry Shevelenko, chief business officer at Perplexity AI, pointed to Srinivas’s contributions, noting that the company’s growth under his leadership has created over 100 American jobs.
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In a social media post, American executive Dmitry Shevelenko credited Indian immigrant Aravind Srinivas, founder of Perplexity AI, for creating 100+ U.S. jobs, including his, while working on a visa.
Who is Aravind Srinivas?
Despite his success, Aravind Srinivas continues to work on a visa and recently garnered attention for advocating a green card for himself, earning the support of Elon Musk. While Srinivas has lived in the U.S. for several years, his visa status serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by immigrants in America, despite contributing to the country’s technological and economic progress. His advocacy for a green card resonates with the broader community of skilled immigrants who seek recognition for their contributions. In a recent post, Aravind Srinivas said he has been
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