SAN FRANCISCO — Arvind Jain, co-founder of Glean, discussed concerns regarding declining immigration to the U.S. in a May 2025 interview in San Francisco. Jain also reaffirmed his belief in Silicon Valley as a global center for artificial intelligence (AI) innovation.

Jain co-founded Glean, which is valued at approximately $7.2 billion. He also co-founded Rubrik, a cloud data company, and previously served as a distinguished engineer at Google. Jain moved to the United States in 1986. He holds an engineering degree and is from Jaipur, India.

Jain acknowledged current challenges in the U.S. while maintaining optimism. He said, "There are certain things in the U.S. today that are challenging." He added, "But I think it remains the land of opportunity." Jain stated that entrepreneurship continues to be celebrated, noting, "It remains the place where entrepreneurship is celebrated." Jain believes these fundamental qualities of the U.S. remain intact: "I think all of those things remain intact."

Data from the Brookings Institution indicates a shift in migration patterns. The institution reported that the U.S. recorded a net negative migration of between 10,000 and 295,000 people in 2025. This marked the first time in at least 50 years that more people moved out of the U.S. than moved in, according to the Brookings Institution. Up to 405,000 people voluntarily left the U.S., and Jain observed, "Fewer people are making the decision to actually come to the U.S. these days." Migration to the U.S. also decreased from 2.7 million in 2024 to 1.3 million the following summer. In May, 600 Americans attended Move Abroad Con.

Jain views Silicon Valley as a leading hub for AI development. He said, "Maybe we're in a bubble, but I live in Silicon Valley, and this is the land of innovation today." He emphasized the importance of AI, stating, "AI is the big thing—that's it." Jain also noted the concentration of AI startups in the region: "Most startups in that space are getting formed here."

Dan Rogers, CEO of Asana, also commented on Silicon Valley's position. Rogers, who moved from the U.K. to the U.S., noted the region's concentration of AI companies. He said, "I looked at the Fortune 50 AI list, 30 of the 50 are in the Bay Area." Rogers believes this concentration reinforces itself, describing Silicon Valley as "a real magnet for something special, for people that want to have an outsized impact." He added that the "hive of activity, the obsessiveness, the quality of talent, the access to funding and new ideas is second to none."