Title: The 3rd American Dream ... that is global in reach Author: Suresh Sharma In a new global economy, the so-called American Dream has undeniably shifted from a mid-century phenomenon to an increasingly unnerving question mark. However, according to the author, a new wave is on the rise, and here. The next dream is very much in the making for anyone with any innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. In his new compelling book, The 3rd American Dream, Suresh - an internationally acclaimed business leader, entrepreneur and a thought-leader - shares his insights and conviction supported with a pragmatic roadmap to make it happen faster. Drawing from his own demonstrated global business and entrepreneurial successes, as well as his perspective as an immigrant, Suresh is committed to inspire all Americans to unlock their potential and to realize an unprecedented wealth creation in the twenty-first century. The heart of this book is about American way of life, entrepreneurship and innovation. Impact and reach, however, is bound to be global. According to the author, it's time to move on to a new way of thinking, living, and doing business, especially after the recent demoralizing recessionary times. Rather than a traditional business book, Suresh's approach represents an entirely new genre that stitches all the special-knowledge domains - "the verticals" - into one fabric - be they: people, culture, economics, capital, technology, policies, infrastructure, society, business or historical lessons - to make meaningful practical life decisions going forward. It's easy to read but definitely thought provoking. He thus lays out a pragmatic and inspirational game plan for Americans to create a groundbreaking ecosystem - at individual as well as societal level - that would result in a new wave of infinite economic expansion. To do so: -The 3rd American Dream first provides a quick historical context of the "American Way of Life," revisiting characteristics long associated with this country's success, such as Americans' entrepreneurial nature; commitment to innovation; impulse to aspire to a greater life; and repute as creative problem solvers. -How is the younger generation is changing the game in their own entrepreneurial and innovative ways? What can you do as an individual? What can be your future roadmap in this huge economic potential and prosperity? With examples, he brings out how entrepreneurship and innovation are universal, and independent of age, gender, industry, and location. -Suresh then explores the future of the country, proposing how to create a new business ecosystem. To make it real, he addresses ways in which to make game-changing improvements in crucial platform industries such as: Healthcare, Energy, Education, and Manufacturing. -Finally, his book puts forth the notion of inclusive growth, which can occur by creating the next generation of jobs within the country, with a new generation of wealthier, innovative, and entrepreneurial middle class of twenty-first century America. With keen insight, and an American "can-do" attitude, the author has created a refreshing look at the country's future prospects, and is happy to report that with right approach, the American dream will surely live on.
About the Author: ABOUT THE AUTHOR (SURESH SHARMA) Suresh is a proven global enterprise builder, serial entrepreneur, a thought-leader, and an internationally acknowledged business leader - known for growing businesses - big or small - be they in a world's leading Fortune 100 corporation or several of his entrepreneurial ventures. His decades of practical experience - spanning over USA, Europe and Asia - reflect in his deep understanding of - people, cultures, work ethics, and their competencies. He is known for his pragmatic vision, inventions, 'hands-on' operational excellence, and significant business contributions - over the past 30 years - in manufacturing, R&D, global sourcing, aerospace, e-Business, education, healthcare, defense and energy industries. Some of the organizations included GE Energy, British Aerospace, Rolls Royce, MATRA, and NASA Langley. His early career started as a Naval Aviation Officer. This is his second book. Suresh prefers to write only if he has had extensive first-hand experiences of having done it. The first one was a by-product of his decade long pioneering role in the Globalization and Digitization efforts of the 90s and early 2000s. The experiences he gained in over 15 countries - helped him understand the differences between American Way of Life - and the rest of the world. This book combines his entrepreneurial experiences with that global understanding. He strongly feels that business leaders, today, more than ever, ought to share their understanding of life and business ecosystems - virtually in real time. This is vital for setting timely directions - later is too late. He is an active community mentor, a well-known keynote speaker, a strategic advisor, and now a private equity investor. Suresh serves, or has served, on the Board of Directors (or Advisors) of several big or small organizations globally: ventures, non-profits, universities, and publicly traded companies. A sampling of his roles include: External Industry Advisor (MSE) at Georgia Institute of Technology, and its Venture Lab; India China America Institute; The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), and Board of Trustees of BITS-75 Charitable Trust, He lives in Atlanta GA with his wife, and have two children.