There’s Gold in Them Hills

I was struck by many things during my trip in December. I have ten pages of notes on personal observations and business opportunities, but two stand out in particular. During all my visits and discussions, the recurring theme conveyed from both countries is their keen and genuine desire to work with U.S. companies. Our counterparts in both China and India have great respect for our sense of innovation and business acumen. And although many other countries have had an earlier, larger and more successful presence in both countries, the desire to do business with us remains strong. From my perspective, that’s amazing considering our slow movement to these countries, compared to our European counterparts, and the general myopic view U.S. individuals and companies have of the world.