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The Desi VC, hosted by Akash Bhat, is an award-winning podcast featuring conversations with top investors & founders on trends, insights, and personal/success stories in the India-US startup ecosystem. Our purpose: As an immigrant in the US with deep roots in India, Akash explores the parallels & contrasts between Indian & US VC/tech landscapes. The podcast bridges knowledge gaps, fosters cross-cultural collaboration & celebrates 'desis' making a mark in the US.
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1 E148 - The Ultimate Founder-Led-Marketing Playbook | Aquibur Rahman (CEO, Mailmodo) 1:11:29
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Aquibur Rahman is the Co-founder and CEO of Mailmodo , an interactive email marketing software that helps marketers create app-like experiences in email by adding forms, shopping cart, calendar, NPS and other widgets. It helps companies collect feedback from their users, book meetings with prospects, recover abandon carts, generate leads, all within the the body of the email. The company is backed by Peak XV Partners (prev. known as Sequoia India), Y Combinator, BoldCap, Titan Capital & All In Capital.Aquib has been a marketer his entire career. Prior to founding Mailmodo, he headed marketing at Cleartax, a leading tax & investing platform, where he built and grew the practice from the ground up. And before that he had short but impactful stints at P&G, iProf Learning Solutions (I) Pvt. Ltd., and CarDekho.From a small village in Bihar to Super30, IIT Dhanbad, IIM Ahmedabad, and now the Silicon Valley, Aquib has come a long way and defied the odds at every step. Humble, soft-spoken, and incredibly knowledgeable, he brings deep insights into marketing, growth, and startup success.In today's episode, we dive deep into marketing strategies for founders and startups. Aquib shares actionable insights on why founders should position themselves as the face of their companies and how they can do it effectively, proven strategies for scaling market as a strong source of lead generation and brand building in the early stages, and a step-by-step playbook for executing founder-led marketing effectively.This is a MUST-watch episode for every founder and marketing person at startups ⌛ Timestamps: Trailer (00:00) Introduction (01:16) Episode kick-off (03:33) How did Mailmodo land its first customer? (03:47) Proven strategies to acquire your first paying customer (05:36) How Mailmodo landed Razorpay as a customer (10:33) Why design partnerships & POCs should be paid (11:55) What is "build-in-public"? What's a good playbook for it? (13:56) What is Founder-Led Marketing & why it works (18:38) The key components of a strong Founder-Led Marketing strategy (20:32) Marketing strategies that helped Mailmodo scale (22:33) How to build partnerships with lesser-known brands (25:12) Is all marketing good marketing? (25:50) The dangers of overpromising & underdelivering (27:18) Examples of founders who nailed Founder-Led Marketing (29:53) When should founders start focusing on Founder-Led-Marketing? (32:15) How customer discovery leads to marketing success (34:03) The biggest mistakes founders make in marketing (40:50) Live Marketing Workshop: Aquib breaks down a real-world example (45:01) How AI is changing SEO: What founders need to know (48:33) SEO best practices for 2025 and beyond (55:13) How AI is reshaping email marketing (59:43) How should a brand think about email marketing today? (1:01:59) Why marketing is all about building relationships (1:06:03) If Mailmodo started today, what would Aquib do differently? (1:09:19) With infinite resources, how would Aquib scale marketing? (1:10:13) 🔗 SUBSCRIBE on YouTube 🎧 Follow us on Spotify 📸 Follow us on Instagram 🐦 Follow us on Twitter/X 💼 Follow us on LinkedIn 🎵 Follow us on TikTok 💌 BTS content on Substack…
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1 E147 - Tips for B2B Enterprise Founders | Yousuf Khan (Ridge Ventures) 1:34:13
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Yousuf Khan is a Partner at Ridge Ventures , a seed and Series A stage venture fund investing in enterprise and B2B startups. With a deep understanding of startup growth and scaling challenges, Yousuf not only drives Ridge’s investment portfolio forward but also provides hands-on support to founders, offering guidance rooted in his extensive experience across leadership roles. He currently serves as a board director for Ridge-backed companies, including Archera, Cerby, Chisel Labs, Lightyear, Rafay, and Rewind. Before joining Ridge, Yousuf held several pivotal positions in leading technology companies. He was the first CIO of Automation Anywhere ($6.84 billion company), played a dual role as CIO and Vice President of Customer Success at AI-driven cloud platform Moveworks ($2.1 billion company), and served as CIO at two public companies, Pure Storage (PSTG) and Qualys (QLYS). His deep industry expertise also includes advisory roles with companies like Zoom, Productiv, and Material Security. In this episode, Yousuf shares his journey into venture capital, discussing key insights on building a career in VC, the importance of founder empathy, and the role of self-awareness and diversity in investing.He offers practical advice on how VCs can create information arbitrage, draw value from feedback cycles, and support founders through challenges at scale. The conversation also delves into best practices and strategies for enterprise software founders, covering topics like customer obsession, board meetings, and leadership at scale. ⌛ Timestamps: Trailer (0:00) Introduction (1:40) Episode kick-off (3:44) Yousuf shares his experience in venture capital (4:26) Is venture capital for everyone? What should one expect? (5:20) Knowing your 'WHY' before starting a career in VC (7:13) How to become a venture capitalist (9:00) How VCs draw inferences from feedback cycles (11:44) Creating information arbitrage as a VC ( 14:41) The importance of diversity in a venture team (16:46) The role of founder empathy in investing ( 18:25) Authenticity: An underrated trait in founders ( 19:39) Why VCs should have self-awareness ( 22:07) Common problems founders face as they scale ( 25:07) Why very few CIOs become VCs ( 27:00) API to DPI: The journey of an investor ( 32:34) How to build a strong track record in venture ( 36:40) Speaking the talk vs. walking the walk ( 39:00) The importance of obsession in venture capital ( 41:06) Serendipity and opportunity in VC ( 43:01) Immigrant spirit, shared experiences, and gratitude in venture ( 47:37) How Yousuf handles failures or bad investments ( 59:06) Best practices for running board meetings ( 1:06:07) The science of creating a perfect board deck ( 1:08:10) How long it takes founders to master board meetings ( 1:10:35) Tips for founders on running their companies better (1:12:32) Why the technology industry is inherently imperfect ( 1:14:15) The importance of operating in "customer mode" (not just founder mode) ( 1:20:16) Advice for enterprise software founders ( 1:24:54) What’s ahead for 2025 ( 1:26:58) Advice Yousuf would give his younger self ( 1:30:10) 🎥 Subscribe to see watch more unfiltered, unscripted conversations that will inspire, educate, and entertain! 🔗 SUBSCRIBE on YouTube 🎧 Follow us on Spotify 📸 Follow us on Instagram 🐦 Follow us on Twitter/X 💼 Follow us on LinkedIn 🎵 Follow us on TikTok 💌 BTS content on Substack…
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1 E146 - Inside a $1.1B Deep Tech, Cross-Border Fund 🚀 | Sriram Viswanathan (Founding Managing Partner, Celesta Capital) 1:21:06
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We had the privilege of hosting Sriram Viswanathan , Founding Managing Partner of Celesta Capital . Based in San Francisco, Celesta Capital is a global, multi-stage venture capital firm managing $1.1 billion in assets. The firm specializes in cross-border investments between India and the United States, with a focus on deep-tech. Since its inception in 2013, Celesta Capital has invested in over 100 companies including those in space-tech, bio-tech, artificial intelligence, drug discovery, semi-conductors, cloud infrastructure, imaging, construction, diagnostics among others. Sriram Viswanathan has more than 30 years of technology business operations and venture capital experience. Prior to Celesta, Sriram was the founder of IndusAge Partners, a cross-border venture firm investing in companies in India-US corridor. Sriram spent nearly 20 years at Intel Corporation in various senior management roles, including VP of the Intel Architecture Group (IAG) and later as the VP of Intel Capital and General Manager of Intel’s Incubation and Innovation Group. In this episode, we explore Sriram’s journey, from his time at Intel during its peak, where he first delved into deep tech, to his unique experiences intersecting with Hollywood. We explore building a winning organizational culture, Sriram’s core values, and how Celesta Capital reflects the shared principles of its four partners. Sriram shares insights into Celesta’s investment thesis, rooted in the operational expertise of its team, and offers lessons on what makes a successful venture capitalist, from the importance of relationships and authenticity to navigating leadership changes. We discuss the immense opportunities in deep tech, particularly in India, the impact of geo-politics and regulation on investing, and strategies for attracting LPs to deep tech funds. With advice on choosing the right VC partner, building with an exit mindset, and running efficient board meetings, this conversation is packed with valuable takeaways for founders, investors, and anyone navigating the world of deep tech and venture capital. 🎙️ Fun fact: Sriram also hosts @techsurge-deeptech podcast. Give it a listen! ⌛ Timestamps: 1. Episode Trailer | 00:00 2. Guest Introduction | 01:23 3. Episode Kickoff | 04:12 4. The secret behind longevity at Intel | 05:24 5. Why Intel bet big on deep tech | 08:51 6. How Intel evaluated deep tech in the 90s | 11:13 7. Convincing Steven Spielberg to use Intel's InTru3D for Shrek | 13:13 8. Building a culture of longevity in organizations | 17:08 9. Laying the foundation for a career in venture investing | 19:57 10. Traits of a successful venture capitalist | 23:58 11. The tough decisions in VC: leadership changes | 30:04 12. Why VC is about people and relationships | 32:32 13. Choosing the right VC partner over a big-name fund | 36:15 14. “Elon doesn’t run SpaceX” | 37:40 15. How to run efficient board meetings | 39:08 16. Authenticity as a superpower | 40:14 17. Celesta Capital’s investment philosophy | 41:40 18. The three pillars of a VC fund and founding Celesta Capital | 45:00 19. Key investment criteria at Celesta | 50:10 20. “Venture capital sucks” | 53:28 21. Why deep tech is a major opportunity in India | 58:25 22. How geo-politics and regulation shape investing in India | 01:01:21 23. Why LPs are excited & going long on deep tech | 01:03:55 24. Balancing returns across markets with different maturities (India & the US) | 01:05:40 25. Attracting new LPs to deep tech | 01:07:46 26. Building deep tech with an exit mindset | 01:11:45 27. Lessons learned from venture investing | 01:13:28 28. Sriram’s decision-making framework | 01:16:22 29. Episode Outro | 01:20:16 🎥 Subscribe to see watch more unfiltered, unscripted conversations that will inspire, educate, and entertain! 🔗 SUBSCRIBE on YouTube 🎧 Follow us on Spotify 📸 Follow us on Instagram 🐦 Follow us on Twitter/X 💼 Follow us on LinkedIn 🎵 Follow us on TikTok 💌 BTS content on Substack…
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1 E145 - Built & Sold 2 Companies & Now Manages $350M AUM Fintech Fund | Sheel Mohnot 1:02:07
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In this episode, we sit down with Sheel Mohnot , co-founder of Better Tomorrow Ventures (BTV), a San Francisco-based $350M AUM fund that leads pre-seed and seed rounds in fintech companies globally, typically writing first checks ranging from $500K to $4M. BTV also runs The Mint Accelerator, a program providing mentorship, resources, and community support for fintech founders. At its core, BTV invests for a better future, driven by the belief that fintech can genuinely improve people’s lives. Sheel is an operator-turned-investor. He built and sold FeeFighters, a Stripe-like payment gateway and processor product called Samurai, which was acquired by Groupon pre-launch in 2012, as well as Innovative Auctions. He also co-founded Thistle, a healthy meal delivery company that raised minimal VC funding and now employs over 500 people. In this episode, we dive deep with Sheel to uncover the lessons he’s learned from building and exiting two businesses, the profound influence of family on his journey as both a founder and now an investor, and why he believes seed-stage investing allows BTV to have the greatest impact. He shares candid insights about what it means to be the first call for his founders, the perks and challenges of being an operator-turned-investor, and the importance of portfolio diversification. Sheel also reflects on traits of an ideal investor, finding life’s purpose, and even tells a story about the time he smoked a cigarette just to close a deal as a founder. Whether you’re an aspiring investor, an entrepreneur, or just someone looking to grow as an individual, this episode is packed with stories, lessons, and actionable insights. It’s the perfect way to kick off the year—leaving you inspired and introspective! ⌛ Timestamps : Episode trailer | 00:00 Family's influence on Sheel | 02:15 First encounter with Fintech | 04:44 Lessons from working in India | 05:43 Impression of India while growing up | 09:05 Correlation between family, values and investing | 11:57 Why VCs seek billion-dollar outcomes | 15:28 Importance of discipline in venture investing | 17:53 How does Sheel view himself? | 20:40 Value of approachability | 22:21 Importance of putting oneself ‘out there’ | 27:30 Hard problems, emerging markets & power of writing | 28:57 Dealing with imposter syndrome | 30:35 The hidden role of a VC | 34:10 Benefits of portfolio diversification | 38:09 Advantages Operator-turned-VCs hold over pure investors | 39:06 Traits of the ideal investor | 40:15 Finding life’s purpose | 45:17 Advice for indecisive founders | 47:12 Angel investing as a precursor to VC | 52:38 Key Learnings as a second time founder | 53:43 Story of smoking a cigarette to make a sale | 54:52 Insights from successful leaders & why startups fail | 57:09 Sheel’s fashion & style | 59:07 🎥 Subscribe to see watch more unfiltered, unscripted conversations that will inspire, educate, and entertain! 🔗 SUBSCRIBE on YouTube 🎧 Follow us on Spotify 📸 Follow us on Instagram 🐦 Follow us on Twitter/X 💼 Follow us on LinkedIn 🎵 Follow us on TikTok 💌 BTS content on Substack…
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After 150 audio-only episodes on Spotify & Apple Podcasts, The Desi VC is finally stepping into the world of video ! The first video episode drops on January 1st. Join host Akash Bhat every fortnight as he interviews: Top investors managing billion-dollar funds Serial entrepreneurs with multiple successful exits Operators who’ve built some of the most recognizable tech companies Get ready for: Candid stories of personal highs, lows, and the decisions that shaped these leaders' journeys Exclusive insights into venture capital & the art of building successful startups Playbooks & strategies for cracking the US market (founders, take notes!) Funny & relatable moments that show the human side of the industry’s best 🎥 Subscribe now to see unfiltered, unscripted conversations that will inspire, educate, and entertain! 🔗 SUBSCRIBE: https://youtube.com/thedesivc 🎧 Follow us on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/41OVDhM 📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bhatvakash 🐦 Follow us on X: https://x.com/bhatvakash 💼 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/bhatakash 🎵 Follow us on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/thedesivc 💌 Sponsor The Desi VC Podcast: akash@thedesivc.com…
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1 E144: Dhruv Dhanraj Bahl (Founder & Managing Partner, Eternal Capital) 58:46
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Dhruv Dhanraj Bahl is the Founder & Managing Partner at Eternal Capital , a 120-crore fund investing in transformative startups across technology, healthcare, and consumer sectors in India. He is the former COO of BharatPe, and a leader with extensive experience in scaling businesses and driving operational excellence across Airtel, PayTM, and Fortis Hospitals, where he spearheaded growth and strategy initiatives. This is the first of a two-part series, with the second part coming out next week. Stay tuned! Episode Notes: Introduction (1:45) Dhruv’s transition from operator to investor (5:09) Insights from launching a new fund in India in 2024 (16:20) Developing investment skills and discipline as a venture fund manager (27:30) Strategies for fund managers to unlock capital for portfolio companies in later rounds (42:30) Perspectives of external vs domestic investors/LPs on India’s venture landscape (49:35) Social links Follow Dhruv on Twitter Follow Dhruv on LinkedIn Follow The Desi VC on LinkedIn Follow Akash Bhat on Twitter Follow Akash Bhat on LinkedIn…
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1 E143: Dhirendra Mahyavanshi (Co-founder & CEO, Turtlemint) 50:52
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Dhirendra Mahyavanshi is the Co-Founder of Turtlemint , an online insurance platform backed by Nexus Venture Partners, Peak XV, Jungle Ventures, GGV Capital, Blume Ventures among others. The company is on a mission to makes it easy to understand and buy insurance. Before founding this company he held leadership positions at Quikr and ICICI Lombard. He holds an MBA degree from The IIM Calcutta. . . . Episode Notes: Introduction (1:20) Early exposure to entrepreneurship (2:16) Influence of ICICI and Quikr roles on founding Turtlemint (5:15) Startups in the 2010s: parallels and differences (8:50) The inspiration behind starting Turtlemint (12:34) The Indian insurance landscape in 2014 and VC sentiment (17:05) Enhancing the insurance buying experience in India (21:20) Insurance purchasing patterns across India’s diverse tiers (24:24) The leadership journey at Turtlemint (28:25) Mental models and decision-making frameworks (33:38) Challenges in running Turtlemint (37:40) Dhirendra's vision for Turtlemint’s future (40:01) Influencing policy and regulation in India’s insurance sector (43:15) Reflections on the entrepreneurial journey (47:47) . . . Social links Follow Dhirendra on Twitter Follow Dhirendra on LinkedIn Follow The Desi VC on LinkedIn Follow Akash Bhat on Twitter Follow Akash Bhat on LinkedIn…
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1 E142: Archana Jahagirdar (Managing Partner, Rukam Capital) 54:24
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Archana Jahagirdar is the founder and managing partner of Rukam Capital , to find out. Set up in 2019, the Delhi-based venture capital firm invests in early-stage consumer products and services companies with significant growth potential. The VC has funded as many as 20+ startups, including noted brands such as Go DESi, Sleepy Owl Coffee, Burger Singh, BECO, The Indus Valley, Curefoods and more. . . . Episode Notes: Intro (1:25) Why did Archana venture into investing in startups? (2:51) The evolution of the Indian startup ecosystem (7:14) Why are Rukum’s LPs excited about India and the fund? (14:04) How do Indian LPs add value to portfolio companies? (17:50) Key learnings from portfolio founders (22:08) Essential practices for every founder (31:19) Rukam Capital: Investment focus and thesis (41:15) . . . Social links Follow Archana on Twitter Follow Archana on LinkedIn Follow The Desi VC on LinkedIn Follow Akash Bhat on Twitter Follow Akash Bhat on LinkedIn …
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Anshuman Singh is the Co-founder of Scaler , an edtech company designed to upskill college graduates and young software engineers in advanced computer science topics. The company has raised $55M from Lightrock, Peak XV Partners and Tiger Global Management, at a valuation of $700M. Before Scaler, Anshuman had co-founded InterviewBit, a platform aimed at helping software engineers prepare for technical interviews. During this time, he noticed that many talented individuals were struggling with the practical skills required to excel in real-world tech jobs, despite holding degrees in computer science. This realization laid the groundwork for Scaler. . . . Episode Notes: Introduction (1:20) Shifts in EdTech: A Founder’s Perspective (2:35) The Inspiration Behind Scaler (6:40) Crafting a World-Class Curriculum (14:48) Navigating Challenges as a VC-Backed Startup (21:10) Building Brand Advocacy and Community (25:19) Preparing Talent for an Evolving Workforce (31:20) Today’s Student and Their Approach to Learning (35:49) Surprising Insights About EdTech in India (44:55) Key Learnings as a Founder and Leader of Scaler (50:11) Advice for Aspiring EdTech Founders (53:25) . . . Social links Follow Anshuman on Twitter Follow Anshuman Singh on LinkedIn Follow The Desi VC on LinkedIn Follow Akash Bhat on Twitter Follow Akash Bhat on LinkedIn …
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1 E140: Sagar Kochhar (Co-founder & CEO, Eatsure, Rebel Foods) 58:19
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Sagar Kochhar is the Co-founder of Rebel Foods , and CEO of Eatsure . After completing his engineering degree from NIT Kurukshetra and an MBA from SCMHRD Pune, he began as a design engineer with Larsen & Toubro, then moved to Perfetti Van Melle and Vodafone in marketing roles. At Rebel Foods, he initially joined as Sr. VP of Operations, playing a crucial role in building brands from scratch to multi-million-dollar valuations. Since becoming Group CMO in 2016, Sagar has led brand growth across geographies, focusing on innovative campaigns and community engagement to strengthen brand equity and deliver memorable consumer experiences. In 2020, he launched and became the CEO of Eatsure , a food delivery platform and brand created by Rebel Foods that focuses on providing safe, quality-assured food from a curated selection of restaurant brands. It’s known for its "100% Safe Food Guarantee," where every meal is prepared following strict hygiene and safety protocols. Eatsure's app aggregates multiple brands under one platform, offering a wide variety of cuisines through a virtual food court concept. It also uses technology to track and assure quality across Rebel Foods’ cloud kitchens, enabling customers to order from different brands in one single order. . . . Episode Notes: The journey of Rebel Foods: From inception to today (2:50) Cracking the cloud kitchen business model (24:11) Insights from Sagar on India's evolving food consumption habits (31:45) Leveraging technology and AI to drive Rebel Foods' operations (43:13) Leadership transformation throughout the company’s growth (52:55) . . . Social links Follow Sagar on Twitter Follow Sagar on LinkedIn Follow The Desi VC on LinkedIn Follow Akash Bhat on Twitter Follow Akash Bhat on LinkedIn …
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1 E139: Karthik Prabhakar (Managing Partner, PeerCapital) 1:09:16
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Karthik Prabhakar is the Managing Partner at PeerCapital , an early-stage investment fund in India focused on seed to Series A rounds. Karthik has been a part of the Indian tech ecosystem since 2005, with a wealth of experience in venture capital, product development, and marketing. Prior to PeerCapital, Karthik was the Managing Director at Chiratae Ventures (formerly known as IDG Ventures). . . . Episode Notes: What still excites Karthik about India today (2:35) Staying ahead of trends as an investor (5:11) India’s trajectory over the next 10-15 years (10:18) Karthik’s evolution as an investor from the beginning to now (17:40) How to build a strong network in venture capital (21:20) Building a world-class institution in venture capital (26:40) Measuring the factors that contribute to a VC fund’s brand (31:30) The importance of branding for a VC fund (33:45) PeerCapital’s success in building a brand (40:22) How to genuinely add value as an investor (46:46) Is competition beneficial for a VC fund? (54:30) Why gaming is a focus area for PeerCapital (57:05) Top 3 lessons from Karthik’s investing career (1:03:35) . . . Social links Follow Karthik on Twitter Follow Karthik on LinkedIn Follow The Desi VC on LinkedIn Follow Akash Bhat on Twitter Follow Akash Bhat on LinkedIn…
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Aditya Nambiar is the co-founder of Fennel , a modern feature engineering platform that enables you to author, compute, store, serve, monitor, and govern both real-time and batch ML features, backed by Foundational Capital. Before diving into entrepreneurship, Aditya built products at Google and Facebook, and is an IIT-B alumnus. . . . Episode notes: Introduction (1:40) Why choose entrepreneurship? (2:32) The mindset shift: Small teams solving big problems vs. hyper-focused challenges (9:05) When is a product truly ready to ship? (12:10) What does it take for someone transitioning from big tech to thrive in startups? (16:44) Beyond technical skills: What to look for in an early startup hire (21:08) The personal impact of startup life on founders (25:51) Key learnings from building a startup (32:58) Aditya’s life purpose (36:05) How to enjoy the process of pursuing your purpose (38:25) . . . Social links Follow Aditya on Twitter Follow Aditya on LinkedIn Follow The Desi VC on LinkedIn Follow Akash Bhat on Twitter Follow Akash Bhat on LinkedIn…
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1 E137: Mayuresh Raut (Managing Partner, Seafund) 56:22
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Mayuresh Raut is the Co-founder & Managing Partner of Seafund , investing in pre-Series A startups in India with investments in companies such as Wigzo, Inc42, Zippee, ClooTrack among others. SEA Fund’s mission is to help the next set of technical founders, with small amounts of early capital in getting to market to build efficient and scalable businesses. He is an Engineer and an MBA and is an alumnus of Virginia Tech and INSEAD, has over 21 years of leadership experience with global clients in Manufacturing, Construction & Analytics in Financial Services & Healthcare and has been investing in startups for over 10 years. . . . Episode Notes: Why pursue a career in venture capital? (2:33) What excites investors about India today compared to when they first started? (4:24) Improving policy-making: How India has evolved (10:24) Areas where India can excel on the global stage (18:55) Adopting a long-term perspective on investing (32:15) Accelerating India's middle-class growth and GDP (36:17) Cultivating the next generation of top entrepreneurs (43:35) India's trajectory over the next decade (52:13) . . . Social links Follow Mayuresh on Twitter Follow Mayuresh on LinkedIn Follow The Desi VC on LinkedIn Follow Akash Bhat on Twitter Follow Akash Bhat on LinkedIn…
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1 E136: Swati Bhargava (Co-founder, CashKaro.com) 1:10:22
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Swati Bhargava is the Co-Founder of CashKaro.com , India’s largest Cashback & Coupons site, backed by Kalaari Capital, Korea investment partners and Affle. Swati first started Pouring Pounds with her husband Rohan Bhargava in the UK in 2011. Seeing the huge opportunity in India they launched CashKaro.com in April 2013. Swati is an alumnus of the London School of Economics and has worked at Goldman Sachs in London for 5 years before embarking on the path of entreprneurship. In this episode we’ll cover her decade long journey building a consumer business and all things she’s learned about being a founder and growing as leader. . . . Episode Notes: Swati's journey into entrepreneurship (2:54) Influence of parents on career decisions (7:30) Essential advice for aspiring and first-time entrepreneurs (10:40) Embracing uncertainty in entrepreneurship (15:25) Founder’s evolution as the company grows (18:35) Cultivating company culture (23:55) Pros and cons of having your life partner as a co-founder (31:40) Early days of CashKaro: Customer acquisition, attracting investors, and brand building (34:50) How capital empowers founders (39:04) Taking a step back to move forward (42:42) Investor sentiment in 2024 (45:28) Transformations in the Indian startup ecosystem over the past decade (47:45) CashKaro’s larger vision and future outlook (52:54) Spirituality and mental resilience as a founder (59:36) The importance of vulnerability in leadership (1:02:52) Advice to a younger Swati (1:09:02) . . . Social links Follow Swati on Twitter Follow Swati on LinkedIn Follow The Desi VC on LinkedIn Follow Akash Bhat on Twitter Follow Akash Bhat on LinkedIn…
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1 E135: Anish Achuthan (Co-founder & CEO, Open Financial Technologies) 1:02:07
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Anish is the Co-founder and CEO of Open , a neo-banking platform which provides business banking services to SMEs and startups. With over 17 years in the fintech industry, Anish has a rich entrepreneurial background. In 2001, he co-founded his first startup, iFuturz Wireless, focusing on mobile value-added services. In 2007, he founded CashNxt, a plug-and-play mobile payment and financial inclusion platform for semi-urban and rural markets, which was later acquired by a Latin American company. In 2009, he built Neartivity Wireless, an NFC-based payment processing platform. In 2013, he co-founded Zwitch, India’s first developer-focused payment platform, which was acquired by Citrus Payments in 2015. At CitrusPay and later at PayU, Anish interacted with numerous SMEs and realized that banking was broken for small businesses, with owners struggling to track their income and expenses, leading him to found Open. . . . Episode Notes: Introduction (1:50) Why entrepreneurship? (2:37) Selling his first company (9:00) Building fintech in India from 2010 to 2024 (13:45) Why Open and what was the vision for the company when it was initially founded? (18:48) Building trust as an early Neo bank in India (23:20) Lessons from building multiple startups (28:20) Building and nurturing culture (33:20) Building during the years of the pandemic (40:55) Growing as a leader (47:55) Challenges of building a company at scale (52:20) Vision for Open in the coming years (56:38) Advice Anish would have given himself early in his career (58:55) . . . Social Links: Follow Anish on Twitter Follow Anish on LinkedIn Follow The Desi VC on LinkedIn Follow Akash Bhat on Twitter Follow Akash Bhat on LinkedIn…
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