Our History

NetIP was founded by Dr. Satish Chandra in 1990 in Chicago. Originally started as a forum for South Asians to meet and network, the organization today has 23 chapters in North America and has a reach of over 350,000 people in North America between its chapters, members, newsletter subscribers, radio show, alliance partners and social media. NetIP bases all its programming and events on four core pillars of its foundation; professional development, cultural awareness, community service and political awareness. With these pillars, NetIP meets the needs of South Asians with a 360 degree focus.

(from top left) Bobby Jindal Gov. of Louisiana / Mark Warner Fmr. Gov. of Virginia / Michael Dukakis Fmr. Gov. of Massachussetts / Thomas Menino Mayor of Boston / Yashwant Sinha Fmr. Indian Finance Minister / Jayshree Ullal Former SVP, Cisco / Rajat Gupta Former MD, McKinsey / Indra Nooyi President, PepsiCo / Dr. Desh Despande Chairman, Sycamore / Al Berkeley Former Vice Chairman, NASDAQ / Fareed Zakaria Editor, Newsweek / Mira Nair Int’l Filmmaker / Ali Velshi CNN Chief Business Correspondant / Aneesh Chopra CTO, United States of America & Former NetIP Boston Chapter President, 1996/1997 / Ravi Baichwal News Anchor, WLS-TV Chicago / Vivek Kundra CIO, United States of America

Global Impact

With its 20th Anniversary, 2010 ushers in NetIP’s renewed efforts in making an impact towards philanthropic endeavors and social responsibility. All our chapters make a concerted effort in giving back to their community with fundraising in support of local and global charities. On a national level, NetIP has supported the Clinton Foundation for Aids in the past and today supports the Grameen Foundation.

NetIP embarked on a culture of Social responsibility by embracing sustainability and working towards reducing our carbon footprint on the planet. In 2010, NetIP will be hosting its first green conference, in Seattle. The conference will be hosted in hotels with Corporate Social Responsibility as well as LEED silver certified rankings. In addition to focusing on paperless technology, local produce and organic foods will be served to delegates. Every facet of the conference will aim to have a green component.