Buzz with BITSians in the Bay
Prem Jain's Pensando gets acquired, helping young BITSians fulfill their dream
Introduction
The Silicon Valley houses over 5000 BITSians and BITSAA Silicon Valley Chapter (BITSAA SVC) plays its part in keeping the true BITSian spirit alive. With a broad mix of professionals ranging from founders, VCs and CXOs to recent graduates and interns, we pride ourselves on bringing together the best flavours to one's plate, offering a unique experience each time.
Amid the hustle and bustle in the valley, we bring you a wide range of news ranging from various BITSian achievements to thrilling networking events and as a cherry on top, we take a trip back home with some exciting developments.
Prem Jain’s Pensando to be acquired for $1.9 Billion by AMD
Pensando was founded by Prem Jain, a BITSian from the graduating batch of 1973, along with 4 others, in 2017 and since then, there has been no looking back.
More about Pensando and Prem Jain here →
Help Project Kratos team bring their Mars rover to Utah!
Project Kratos, a team from BITS Goa has qualified for the University Rover Challenge (URC)! This puts their submission in the top 36 globally and in the top 4 from India.
The final competition at Utah involves students having to operate their rovers either manually or autonomously through rocky terrain, identifying signs of life or using a mechanical arm mounted on the rover to flip switches and turn valves.
There are significant expenses involved in the process including travel to the USA which the team members are unable to meet through personal funds. Please help young BITSians and their bold dreams by contributing via the BITSAA fundraising page.
Donate now at the BITSAA fundraising link →
We have an exciting summer coming up with the return of the in-person celebration of Music Nite and various other events. Please spread the word about BITSAA SVC among your fellow BITSian friends in the Bay Area. All our social media handles are available here. More details will be shared in the future emails.