A NOTE FROM OUR EDITORS

Dear Readers,
We appreciate your patience and apologize for the delay in publishing this article. The original version of this article has been redacted from our digital edition. The original author of this article was uncomfortable with Siliconeer’s editorial stance.

In an effort to maintain Siliconeer’s editorial integrity without hurting the sentiments of our fellow writers, here is a revised version from our Managing Editor.

Warmly,
Siliconeer Editorial Team

 The traditional American dream can be accomplished in a few easy steps. First, be a good law-abiding citizen and get a college education. Your first investment towards your future. 

Next, get into a cushy job that pays decently. At this point, the promise of transportation can be fulfilled with a shiny new car. Your first major loan. Of course, after the credit card bills and that first investment. 

While in the job, work your way up the corporate ladder and accrue more wealth. Keep saving your money and paying your dues.

Finally, it’s time to settle down. Buy a house, raise a family, invest in future generations. Rinse and repeat until retirement. Then you get to live your life with no obligations, hopefully.

This promise was sold to the first generation of South Asian immigrants that arrived in the United States over the past three decades. Between the gray hairs of our parents and the wrinkles on their faces, the Gen-Z now realize that this promise is as archaic as landline phones.

The dynamic nature of American markets drives a newfound appetite for questioning the norms. The South Asian Gen-Z are going contrary to the traditional American dream.

Between monetizing content, embracing e-commerce, or adapting to gig-work, Gen-Z deters from the straightforward path of climbing one ladder. Instead, they are keen on swinging around branches and creating their own path.

This growing entrepreneurial force can be seen with Vansh Gupta’s article reflecting on the evolving narrative of South Asian ambitions.

Gen-Z tech entrepreneur Abhinav Gopal underscores the importance of following one’s passion and seizing opportunities.

Opportunities may also rise from different fields. Vansh Gupta deciphers the black box of MediaTech. From TV screens to content delivery to mass video communication, the technology is all over the map. Yet, we take for granted. 

But it is not all about tech. Rohan Venkat speaks to Sumitra Badrinathan on the state of misinformation and its impact on India’s elections.

As the elections come to a close, we reflect on India’s growth riding the ‘Modi Express.’ 

On a more entertaining and creative note, Chandan Hegde shares his experience at one of Hollywood’s most prestigious independent film expos. 

The list of tourist spots in London is endless. Vansh Gupta shares the contemporary setting of London within the otherwise timeless city.

Dearly mocked as the “Go-Kart on steroids,” a refresh in looks and raving reviews had Janam Gupta finding out what’s what in the 2024 Tesla Model 3.

Finally, we witness the rising representation of South Asian in America. With our parents and grandparents staying resilient for years, the Gen-Z are finally bearing fruit.

The Gen-Z are not afraid to let their dreams run wild and chase after them. Being risk-takers, they are willing to try different things; things that are disparate from the norm. 

Starting this journey 25 years ago, we dreamed of Siliconeer being the forward-thinking magazine for the South Asian community. 

We had a dream where this magazine would serve the 1%. We had a dream that this magazine would represent the community in an optimistic light. We had the dream of eventually becoming the South Asian Gen-Z Dialogue. It finally has.

Dream on, Gen-Z. 

Wishing all of our readers a very happy father’s day!