Anand Mahindra believes the next big wave of entrepreneurship could emerge from India. Reacting to a report highlighting the huge role immigrants have played in building billion-dollar startups in the United States, Mahindra said India's startup journey is only getting started and could soon surprise the world.Sharing a post on X, Mahindra expressed confidence that Indian entrepreneurs will continue to thrive globally while also driving innovation and growth back home.Read more: Kiren Rijiju wants every Indian citizen to learn this simple habit from Mizoram"Time to use the old American phrase: 'You ain’t seen nothing yet..!' Despite the challenges, Indian Americans will remain as entrepreneurial as ever. But the new stage will be right here within India where the startup boom has only just begun. And it will surprise the world..."— anandmahindra (@anandmahindra) What Did Anand Mahindra Say About India's Startup Future?Mahindra's comments came in response to research that revealed the remarkable contribution of immigrants to America's unicorn ecosystem. While acknowledging the achievements of Indian-origin entrepreneurs in the US, he suggested that India's own startup landscape is now entering an exciting new phase.According to Mahindra, the entrepreneurial spirit that helped Indians succeed overseas is increasingly finding opportunities within India itself. With growing investment, digital infrastructure and innovation, he believes the country is well-positioned to become a major startup powerhouse.Report Shows Immigrants Are Driving America's Unicorn EconomyThe research shared on X paints a striking picture of the influence immigrants have had on the US startup sector.Some of the key findings include:Immigrants founded or co-founded 455 of America's 775 privately held unicorn startups.Immigrant founders are behind 59 per cent of all US unicorns.Around 66 per cent of US unicorns were founded or co-founded by immigrants or the children of immigrants.Nearly 79 per cent of unicorn companies have either an immigrant founder or an immigrant in a key leadership position.The combined valuation of immigrant-founded unicorns stands at an estimated $5 trillion.The figures underline the significant role international talent continues to play in shaping the American innovation economy.Why The Findings Matter For IndiaIndia has long been a source of skilled professionals, founders and innovators who have gone on to build successful companies around the world. The report highlights how immigrant entrepreneurs have helped create businesses worth trillions of dollars in the United States.Mahindra's response points to a growing belief that many of those entrepreneurial opportunities can now be found within India itself. Over the past decade, the country has witnessed rapid growth in technology startups across sectors such as fintech, artificial intelligence, e-commerce, health tech and clean energy.As funding networks expand and digital adoption continues to rise, India is increasingly being viewed as one of the world's most promising startup markets.International Students Continue To Play A Major RoleAnother notable finding from the report is the contribution of international students to entrepreneurship in the US.According to the research, 24 per cent of American unicorns have at least one founder who initially arrived in the country as an international student. This highlights how education and global mobility continue to create opportunities for innovation and business creation.For many observers, the statistic also reflects the strong contribution made by talented students from countries such as India, who often go on to become founders, investors and business leaders.India's Startup Story May Be Far From Its PeakWhile Indian-origin entrepreneurs continue to leave their mark globally, Mahindra believes the next chapter will unfold closer to home.His optimistic message suggests that India's startup ecosystem is still in its early stages compared to its potential. If current growth trends continue, the country could produce many more globally recognised companies in the years ahead.As Mahindra put it, the world may not have seen the full extent of India's entrepreneurial potential just yet.