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Indian American Business Titans host reception for top US lawmakers
The event, organized by the newly-established Indian American Business Titans, brought together influential figures such as Tulsi Gabbard, Florida Senator Rick Scott, and Georgia Governor Brian Kemp.
Tulsi Gabbard with a group of Indian-American entrepreneurs and business leaders. / Courtesy Photo
On the eve of the historic presidential inauguration, a group of Indian-American entrepreneurs and business leaders hosted a high-profile reception for top American lawmakers and Republican leaders in Washington, D.C.
The event, organized by the newly established Indian American Business Titans, brought together influential figures such as Tulsi Gabbard, Florida Senator Rick Scott, and Georgia Governor Brian Kemp.
Some of the people in attendance were: Missouri Congressmen Jason Smith, Eric Schmitt, Bob Onder, Eric Burlison, and Mark Alford; Florida Congressmen Brian Mast, Dr Neal Dunn, and Mike Haridopolos, and Congresswomen Kat Cammack, and Laurel Lee; South Carolina Congressman Ralph Norman, Virginia Rep. Bob Good, and Georgia Congressman Andrew Clyde.
The Indian American Business Titans group consists of individuals whose net worth ranges from $500 million to $1 billion, with members primarily based in Florida, Georgia, and Missouri.
The reception provided a platform for these business leaders to engage with key political figures, including approximately 21 Congressmen who attended, despite bad weather and heavy traffic hindering attendance.
Gaekwad with Senator Rick Scott. / Courtesy PhotoDanny Gaekwad, a first-generation American entrepreneur and community leader based in Ocala, Florida, took the lead in organizing the event. He explained the purpose behind the gathering: “We put a group together, Indian American Business Titans. And I took the leadership in a sense, so we can all come together from Georgia, Missouri, Florida. And our purpose is to raise a fundraising for good candidates.”
Gaekwad stressed the importance of purposeful giving: “Giving money is art, and giving the right money is even finer. Because you just keep giving money without purpose has no value.” He went on to discuss the impact of their wealth: “Most of my group members are in a billion and more. So we created billions of dollars in Canada. And now it’s also time we fund the right folks.”
The reception was a resounding success, with Gaekwad noting the impressive attendance despite bad weather and traffic. “Today, we have Senator Rick Scott, Governor Kemp, 12 or 15 congressmen, and more. We invited 27, and 21 so far came. Thank God they showed up.”
Gaekwad pointed out that this was just the beginning for the group. “This is our step one only. It’s nothing, no purpose. Just meet and greet, understand each other, and next we’ll do something.”
He further highlighted the need for Indian-American involvement in the political process: “Indian American people need to get involved.”
The reception marked a significant step for the Indian American Business Titans, whose members are supporting political candidates that align with their values of empowering leadership and fostering prosperity.
Tulsi Gabbard with a group of Indian-American entrepreneurs and business leaders. / Courtesy Photo
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