The Change is Here

Last week, the week of January 20, 2009 marked a historical moment in world history as President Obama took the oath to lead the U.S. and bring change to the world. It also happens that today (Jan 26), India is celebrating Republic Day, commemorating the promulgation of the country's constitution in 1950. For many of us who are glued to the television or Internet news, all this is very inspiring. Obama, being the first African-American President, will inspire a whole new class of citizens around the world that may now step forward to take a more active role in government and social change. After all, the glass ceilings have been broken for all of us.

Obama's rise is a story of the power of entrepreneurship, which has brought to the challenge of government and politics. We need many more talented professionals and entrepreneurs like you to rise and take up similar challenges around the world, and to help each one of us become an agent of change, particularly those of us who are gifted with unique talents in technology, business, and creativity. We don't necessarily need to join the ranks of politics or government to contribute. A lot can be done by sheer power of entrepreneurship without partaking in the political process.