Girish Altekar, Libertarian For Congress
I am a resident of Clarksville and Crestview neighborhoods of Austin for
34 years. After working for various technology companies, I have run my
WIFI business for the last 20 years. I continue to be curious about the technology world
around me and I am always full of ideas for entrepreneurship. Not all of them bear fruit.
In 1982, having received my Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering in India,
I arrived in the US to start my MS in Computer and Systems Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute in upstate NY. Like most Indian students who made similar journeys, I came with nothing
but an assistantship, and an optimistic belief in the future that things would be ok. Things
were ok.
Over the years, I developed a deep appreciation for the
founding philosophies of this nation. The deference to individuals to pursue
happiness as they see fit, is unmatched in this world. America derives
its enduring strength and vitality from this single exceptional attribute. I consider it
my duty to contribute to the preservation of these ideals for future generations.
With a libertarian outlook, I firmly believe in the
importance of personal freedom across all aspects of life.
While this campaign primarily focuses on economic issues,
I advocate for policies that prioritize individual liberty,
as I am convinced that such measures lead to better outcomes for all.
We are not what we vote,
we are citizens with a future to plan for, kids to raise, and a life to enjoy. If you
believe that freedoms in economic matters will help you, your families and your community,
I ask for your support and we can get started.
Bio Data
| Education |
1981 - B. Tech, Electrical Engg, IIT, Bombay
1983 - MS, Computer & Systems Engg, RPI, Troy, NY
1994 - MBA, University of Texas, Austin
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| Professional Experience |
1998 to Present - DeepCoolClear, LLC, Austin TX
1989 to 1998 - Tandem, Austin TX
1987 to 1989 - Data General, Westboro, MA
1983 to 1987 - Unisys, Lake Forest, CA
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| Associations |
Former Member, Rotary Club of Austin
Member, Cato Institute, cato.org
Member, Institute For Justice, ij.org
Member, Braver Angels, braverangels.org
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| Hobbies |
Gardening, Pickleball, Scuba, Dancing, Bridge |
| Currently Reading |
The Capitalist Manifesto, Norberg
SuperAbundance, Tupy and Pooley
Shelter From the Storm, Calabria
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