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On this episode of The Neon Show we have Laura Raggl, a distinguished partner at ROI Ventures. Based in Europe, ROI Ventures is renowned for its strategic investments in B2B SaaS companies globally.In this episode, Laura shares her extensive experience and insights into early stage investing. With a portfolio of 18 diverse investments, Laura discusses ROI Ventures' approach to angel investing, their investment criteria, and how they nurture long-term growth without initial revenue or traction requirements.We also explore the intricacies of the European startup ecosystem as Laura highlights the unique challenges and opportunities it presents, especially in contrast to other major markets.Whether you're an investor, a startup enthusiast, or someone curious about the venture capital world, this episode offers valuable lessons and insights into venture capital and angel investing.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction01:02 - The Journey  of ROI Ventures07:23 - What's Happening In The European Startup Ecosystem12:30 - Understanding B2B SaaS Dynamics in Europe25:12 - How Investing In Europe Differs From The World31:18 - The Growth of Indian Startup Ecosystem & Public Markets42:06 - Why Focus on B2B SaaS Investing46:58 - B2B Investing Vs B2C Investing51:55 - Family Office Dynamics & Venture Investing----------------------------------Sponsor Shout OutLooking to build a differentiated tech startup with a 10X better solution? Prime is the high conviction, high support investor you need. With its fourth fund of $120M, Prime actively works with star teams to accelerate building great companies.To know more, visit https://primevp.in/

Anil is the Founder and Managing Partner at Unicorn India Ventures. He has been one of the pioneers of angel investments in India as head of operations and President at Mumbai Angels and Bangalore Angels, leading Angel Investment forums in India.  Anil has helped close approximately 100+ venture-financing deals and was directly involved in closure of over 50+ deals. Anil has served on the Board of 6 companies and is involved with various incubation centers as mentor in India as well as internationally. In this episode we talk about - - Early days of the Indian startup ecosystem - Investing in India's first unicorn via Mumbai angels - How they found LPs for their fund 1, and how has that changed for fund 3? - How are tier 2/3 founders different from founders from metro cities? - How they spot high quality founders? & lots more.. Links: Unicorn India Ventures - https://www.unicornivc.com/ Follow Anil on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aniljoshi74 Hosted by Prashant Choubey Linkedin - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab/⁠ X - ⁠https://twitter.com/ChoubeySahab⁠ Subscribe to VC10X on Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@vc10x⁠ VC10X is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts.

This is episode no. 125 of The Startup Operator Roundup. The Roundup is a weekly show where Roshan and Gunjan share views on the news from the Indian Startup Ecosystem. This week, they discuss -  0:00 - Introduction1:20- Prime Minister welcomes G20 leaders in Delhi for G20 Summit3:25- Pharmeasy loses 90% valuation7:36- Koo struggles to raise capital12:00- Why fintechs are fighting to dominate the POS machine market share?18:00- Hero pumps Rs 550 CR into Ather21:31- Exciting features announced for UPI24:54- Fundraises of the week25:33- Kunal Shah speaking at #globalfintechfest  Check out Bharatvaarta -  @Bharatvaarta   ------------------------------------- Click here to get regular WhatsApp updates:https://wa.me/message/ZUZQQGKCZTADL1------------------------------------- Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator​Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup​​ ------------------------------------- If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the like button and share with your friends and family. Please also remember to subscribe to our channel and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode!

"Innovation requires not just capital, but also the proper infrastructure and support. As we evolve, we'll see more individuals venturing into entrepreneurship and positively impacting lives."In this latest episode of The Shape Of Work podcast, get a front-row seat to the journeys of two trailblazing entrepreneurs, Karan Verma and Dr Dinesh Singh, co-founders and directors of the Faad Network. They've gone from colleagues to game-changers, traversing India and connecting with fellow entrepreneurs to understand their hurdles and aspirations. In this episode, they cast their net wide, focusing on sectors as diverse as electric vehicles, health care, deep tech, AI, ML, fintech, and Agri.Karan Verma has an overall work experience of over a decade, working at organisations such as Pricol Limited and Syenergy Enivronics Ltd prior to his time at Faad. He did his Bachelor of Engineering from UPES.Dr. Dinesh Singh has an overall work experience of thirteen years. He has worked at various organisations including Syenergy Environics, BNI Global, Five Elements Wellness, etc. He did his B.A.M.S from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences and his PG Diploma from Clinical Research Education and Management Academy.Episode HighlightsWhat is the state of entrepreneurship in India and how it will grow?How to make people management more effective by being able to handle people?What makes a business eligible for funding?Which sectors will bloom in the immediate future?Follow Karan on LinkedinFollow Dinesh on LinkedinProduced by: Priya BhattPodcast Host: Archit SethiAbout Springworks:Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:SpringVerify— B2B verification platformEngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company cultureTrivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-buildingSpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, andSpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.

Welcome to #124th episode of The Startup Operator Roundup. The Roundup is our weekly views on the news from the Indian Startup Ecosystem. Dive into this episode with Gunjan and Roshan! In this captivating discussion: Discover the jaw-dropping launch of Aditya-L1 and its audacious mission. Uncover the future of e-commerce with ONDC and its potential for conflicts. Explore Amazon's $20 billion partnership with Indian Railways and Post The incredible success of UP's ODOP scheme and the intriguing transformation of All India Gaming Regulation. Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator/Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup WhatsApp Link : https://wa.me/917019472685?text=Hi,%20I'd%20like%20to%20receive%20updates If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the like button and share with your friends and family. Please also remember to subscribe to our channel and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode!

Welcome to #123rd episode of The Startup Operator Roundup. The Roundup is our weekly views on the news from the Indian Startup Ecosystem. Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator/Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup WhatsApp Link : https://wa.me/917019472685?text=Hi,%20I'd%20like%20to%20receive%20updates If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the like button and share with your friends and family. Please also remember to subscribe to our channel and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode!

Welcome to #122nd episode of The Startup Operator Roundup. The Roundup is our weekly views on the news from the Indian Startup Ecosystem. This week Roshan and Gunjan discuss Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator/Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup WhatsApp Link : https://wa.me/917019472685?text=Hi,%20I'd%20like%20to%20receive%20updates If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the like button and share with your friends and family. Please also remember to subscribe to our channel and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode!

Welcome to #121st episode of The Startup Operator Roundup. The Roundup is our weekly views on the news from the Indian Startup Ecosystem. This week Roshan and Gunjan discuss Topics:00:00 Introduction01:08 Import Restriction05:51 National Deep Tech Policy09:29 OLA Valuation cuts12:38 X(Twitter)'s Tussle with GOI14:38 Other FRAs14:52 Talk of the Town  Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator/Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup WhatsApp Link : https://wa.me/917019472685?text=Hi,%20I'd%20like%20to%20receive%20updates If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the like button and share with your friends and family. Please also remember to subscribe to our channel and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode!

Welcome to #120th episode of The Startup Operator Roundup. The Roundup is our weekly views on the news from the Indian Startup Ecosystem. T Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator/Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup WhatsApp Link : https://wa.me/917019472685?text=Hi,%20I'd%20like%20to%20receive%20updates If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the like button and share with your friends and family. Please also remember to subscribe to our channel and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode!

Welcome to #119th episode of The Startup Operator Roundup. The Roundup is our weekly views on the news from the Indian Startup Ecosystem. This week Roshan and Gunjan discuss Topics:00:00 Introduction00:29 Gaming Tax 02:55 TRAI announces Statutory Body To Regulate AI07:02 Flipkart ESOPs08:11 Talk of Town 1 - Chandra R Srikanth09:18 Talk of Town 2 - Jim Cramer09:56 Talk of Town 3 - Jason Lemkin11:20 Quick Commerce Struggling13:11 Other FRAs Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator/Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup WhatsApp Link : https://wa.me/917019472685?text=Hi,%20I'd%20like%20to%20receive%20updates If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the like button and share with your friends and family. Please also remember to subscribe to our channel and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode!

Welcome to #118th episode of The Startup Operator Roundup. The Roundup is our weekly views on the news from the Indian Startup Ecosystem. This week Roshan and Gunjan discuss 1. Flipkart's ESOP creating millionaires2. Taxes on gaming industry3. Other FRA4. Talk of the Town : https://twitter.com/c_aashish/status/1680444436000432129 Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator/Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup WhatsApp Link : https://wa.me/917019472685?text=Hi,%20I'd%20like%20to%20receive%20updates If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the like button and share with your friends and family. Please also remember to subscribe to our channel and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode!

Welcome to #117th episode of The Startup Operator Roundup. The Roundup is our weekly views on the news from the Indian Startup Ecosystem. Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/star...Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the like button and share with your friends and family. Please also remember to subscribe to our channel and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode!

Welcome to #116th episode of The Startup Operator Roundup. The Roundup is our weekly views on the news from the Indian Startup Ecosystem. Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/star...Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the like button and share with your friends and family. Please also remember to subscribe to our channel and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode!

Welcome to #115th episode of The Startup Operator Roundup. The Roundup is our weekly views on the news from the Indian Startup Ecosystem. Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator​Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the like button and share with your friends and family. Please also remember to subscribe to our channel and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode!

Welcome to #114th episode of The Startup Operator Roundup. The Roundup is our weekly views on the news from the Indian Startup Ecosystem. Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator​Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the like button and share with your friends and family. Please also remember to subscribe to our channel and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode!

Welcome to #113th episode of The Startup Operator Roundup. The Roundup is our weekly views on the news from the Indian Startup Ecosystem. Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator​Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the like button and share with your friends and family. Please also remember to subscribe to our channel and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode!

In this Episode, we speak with Aloke Bajpai, Co-Founder & CEO of Ixigo. Aloke Bajpai is one of the OGs of the Indian Startup Ecosystem, having built Ixigo through the last 16 years, scaling to 500+ Crores in Revenue, becoming India's leading travel company! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/IndianSiliconValley/ Also, do follow us on social media to stay updated with all new episodes: Twitter: https://twitter.com/isv_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/indian-silicon-valley-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indiansiliconvalleypodcast/ Gallery of all Episodes: https://airtable.com/shrTOFf1z5UT0q9p8 "If you never try, you never know" Stay Tuned, Keep Building.

Welcome to #112th episode of The Startup Operator Roundup. The Roundup is our weekly views on the news from the Indian Startup Ecosystem. Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator​Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup In this episode Roshan and Gunjan discuss:00:00 Introduction02:32 Digital India Act - AI Regulation06:30 Ola Electric IPO09:47 Mining startup summit 12:50 Matrix Partners' 4th fund16:30 Other FRAs17:00 Talk of the Town 17:53 Closing comments If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the like button and share with your friends and family. Please also remember to subscribe to our channel and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode!

Welcome to #111th episode of The Startup Operator Roundup. The Roundup is our weekly views on the news from the Indian Startup Ecosystem. Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator​Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup In this episode Roshan and Gunjan discuss:00:00 Introduction00:51 Opening comments - Rules rules rules 05:52 Kerala Startup Mission ranked No. 1 07:53 Angel investing taxes eased 09:55 Tesla in India, Yay?13:00 FRA from the week15:16 Talk of the town N Chandrasekaran's talk18:10 Closing comments If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the like button and share with your friends and family. Please also remember to subscribe to our channel and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode!

Welcome to #110th episode of The Startup Operator Roundup. The Roundup is our weekly views on the news from the Indian Startup Ecosystem. ------------------------------------- Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator​Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup ------------------------------------ If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the like button and share with your friends and family. Please also remember to subscribe to our channel and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode!

Alka is the Founding Partner at Alkemi Growth Capital, where they're on a mission to elevate the Health and Well-Being of the Indian consumer while maximizing returns to their shareholders. In this episode we talk about- - Alka's story & how she started investing - Investment Thesis at Alkemi Growth Capital - Exciting Portfolio companies - Evolution of Indian Startup Ecosystem - Biggest learnings as a VC & lots more Links mentioned: Follow Alka on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alkagoelny/ Alkemi website - https://www.alkemivp.com/ Full episode video at https://vc10x.com/alkemi

Welcome to #109th episode of The Startup Operator Roundup. The Roundup is our weekly views on the news from the Indian Startup Ecosystem. ------------------------------------- Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator​Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup ------------------------------------ If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the like button and share with your friends and family. Please also remember to subscribe to our channel and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode!

Welcome to #108th episode of The Startup Operator Roundup. The Roundup is our weekly views on the news from the Indian Startup Ecosystem. ------------------------------------- Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator​Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup ------------------------------------ If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the like button and share with your friends and family. Please also remember to subscribe to our channel and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode!

Welcome to #107th episode of The Startup Operator Roundup. The Roundup is our weekly views on the news from the Indian Startup Ecosystem. ------------------------------------- Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator​Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup ------------------------------------ If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the like button and share with your friends and family. Please also remember to subscribe to our channel and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode!

Welcome to #106th episode of The Startup Operator Roundup. The Roundup is our weekly views on the news from the Indian Startup Ecosystem. ------------------------------------- Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator​Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup ------------------------------------ If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the like button and share with your friends and family. Please also remember to subscribe to our channel and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode!

Welcome to #105th episode of The Startup Operator Roundup. The Roundup is our weekly views on the news from the Indian Startup Ecosystem. ------------------------------------- Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator​Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup ------------------------------------- Talk of town tweet   If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the like button and share with your friends and family. Please also remember to subscribe to our channel and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode!

In this episode you will learn:How did Shwetank end up in venture?Why does Shwetank advise not to treat fundraising as a competition?What is the most challenging situation a VC can help a startup with, and why is it important?Is it easy to get the truth about VCs from founders, and where is the best place to get it?Why is it important to read what VCs write on LinkedIn or other places according to Shwetank?Why has insurance been a bit behind other financial services? How can InsureTech reduce costs and increase convenience?Why is building trust important for new insurers? What can new insurers do to build trust with their customers?How can standardized data provided by the health stack help insurers create better products and outcomes?What is the current state of venture in India and what positive changes are expected in the ecosystem?About:Shwetank Verma is the Co-Founder, and General Partner at Leo Capital. Shwetank leads Leo Capital's investments in South East Asia and supports the India investments. Based in Singapore, he is a frequent visitor to India and is personally passionate about health-tech and insurtech opportunities. Prior to his role at Leo Capital, Shwetank was the head of open innovation at MetLife Asia, where he established and managed Collab, a platform for matching the best technology startups with the right problem statements in the enterprise. He also served as an adviser on open innovation to several Fortune 500 companies. 

Welcome to #104th episode of The Startup Operator Roundup. The Roundup is our weekly views on the news from the Indian Startup Ecosystem. ------------------------------------- Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator​Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup ------------------------------------- Talk of town tweet: https://twitter.com/_ali_taylor/status/1636466638475108367?s=20   If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the like button and share with your friends and family. Please also remember to subscribe to our channel and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode!

To stay up to date checkout thestartupproject.io & follow us on twitter: @natarajsindam Deedy & Nataraj talk about Why is there no criticism about Indian startups in Indian media? What are the insidious loops in Indian startup ecosystem? Don't forget to follow Deedy's opinions at ⁠@debarghya_das⁠! -------- Past guests of Startup Project podcast include Ali Moiz (stonks.com), Kirby Winfield (Ascend.vc), Eric Bahn (Hustle Fund), and others. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/startupproject/message

Welcome to #103rd episode of The Startup Operator Roundup. The Roundup is our weekly views on the news from the Indian Startup Ecosystem. ------------------------------------- Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator​Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup ------------------------------------- Talk of town tweet: https://twitter.com/Noahpinion/status/1636773743413592065?s=20   Topics:00:00 Opening Comments 03:10 GIFT City supporting startups affected by SVB collapse 06:26 India's milestones in 75 days of 2023 09:16 PM MITRA to boost textiles 11:08 IT rules to remove bloatware on phones 13:14 Karnataka plans to incentivize startups to go beyond Bengaluru 15:30 IIT Madras - a Haven for deep tech startups 18:43 Other Fundraises 19:34 Talk of town If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the like button and share with your friends and family. Please also remember to subscribe to our channel and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode!

Welcome to #102nd episode of The Startup Operator Roundup. The Roundup is our weekly views on the news from the Indian Startup Ecosystem. ------------------------------------- Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator​Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup ------------------------------------- Topics:00:00 Opening Comments01:53 SVB's Collapse08:50 Startup Layoffs continue10:51 GoMechanic Sold to CarTrade12:32 Handicraft + Startups14:17 Digital India Act 202315:36 Koo + ChatGPT 317:58 Other Fundraises If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the like button and share with your friends and family. Please also remember to subscribe to our channel and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode!

Welcome to #101th episode of The Startup Operator Roundup. The Roundup is our weekly views on the news from the Indian Startup Ecosystem. ------------------------------------- Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator​Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup ------------------------------------- Topics:00:00 Opening Comments02:34 SEBI vs FinFluencers06:17 MeiTY's new Grievance redressal portal08:18 Blinkit's new foray09:08 Sequoia Surge 8th cohort11:05 Nexus Venture Partners' new fund12:56 Ashneer Grover's CrickPe14:00 Talk of the Town Talk of the Town tweet: https://twitter.com/roshanpateI/status/1630254932069695499?s=20 If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the like button and share with your friends and family. Please also remember to subscribe to our channel and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode!

Welcome to #100th episode of The Startup Operator Roundup. The Roundup is our weekly views on the news from the Indian Startup Ecosystem. ------------------------------------- Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator​Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup ------------------------------------- Topics:00:00 The Song of achievement01:23 Opening Comments03:51 UPI Goes international07:41 Crisis at ShareChat11:38 India's White Gold13:52 BING chat15:45 Other FRAs19:11 Talk of the Town22:13 Our Experiments If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the like button and share with your friends and family. Please also remember to subscribe to our channel and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode!

Welcome to #99th episode of The Startup Operator Roundup. The Roundup is our weekly views on the news from the Indian Startup Ecosystem. ------------------------------------- This episode is brought to you by Park Avenue, shop for their wrinkle free shirts here: https://www.myraymond.com/ ------------------------------------- Park Avenue Power Point Tweet: https://twitter.com/RomeenSheth/status/1616236740271824898?s=20 ------------------------------------- Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator​Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup ------------------------------------- Topics:00:00 Opening Comments01:34 PhonePe kicks off $1Bn Fundraise04:04 GoMechanic Lays off 70% workforce07:55 Hubilo Lays off 35% workforce11:50 Byju's Announces affordability test14:19 Park Avenue Wrinkle free shirts14:43 FRAs16:57 Park Avenue Power points If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the like button and share with your friends and family. Please also remember to subscribe to our channel and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode!

Welcome to #98th episode of The Startup Operator Roundup. The Roundup is our weekly views on the news from the Indian Startup Ecosystem. ------------------------------------- This episode is brought to you by Park Avenue, shop for their wrinkle free shirts here: https://www.myraymond.com/ ------------------------------------- Park Avenue Power Point Tweet: https://twitter.com/RoshanCariappa/status/1612305909841285120?s=20 ------------------------------------- Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator​Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup ------------------------------------- Topics:00:00 Opening Comments02:43 G20's Startup2005:39 UPI for NRIs07:48 Rapido ban in Maharashtra09:08 Microsoft's Unlimited Leaves10:16 Park Avenue Wrinklefree Shirts10:40 BharatPe's authorized as Payment Aggregator13:46 Auto Expo - Self Balancing Scooter15:01 Other Fundraises17:02 Park Avenue Power Points If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the like button and share with your friends and family. Please also remember to subscribe to our channel and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode!

Welcome to #97th episode of The Startup Operator Roundup. The Roundup is our weekly views on the news from the Indian Startup Ecosystem. ------------------------------------- This episode is brought to you by Park Avenue, shop for their wrinkle free shirts here: https://www.myraymond.com/ ------------------------------------- Park Avenue Power Point Tweet: https://twitter.com/balajis/status/1610563083373518848?s=20 ------------------------------------- Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator​Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup ------------------------------------- Topics:00:00 Opening comments01:26 Shark Tank Season 205:20 Mamaearth IPO10:24 OYO IPO delayed11:39 Microsoft and ISRO sign MOU13:37 Park Avenue Wrinkle free shirts14:02 Draft Gaming Rules16:48 Ola to make rival Google in Maps18:13 Govt. launches probe into EV makers 20:20 Other news23:14 Park Avenue Power Points If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the like button and share with your friends and family. Please also remember to subscribe to our channel and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode!

Welcome to #96th episode of The Startup Operator Roundup. The Roundup is our weekly views on the news from the Indian Startup Ecosystem. ------------------------------------- This episode is brought to you by Park Avenue, shop for their wrinkle free shirts here: https://www.myraymond.com/ ------------------------------------- Park Avenue Power Point Tweet:https://twitter.com/RoshanCariappa/status/1607642655735042053?s=20 ------------------------------------- Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator​Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup ------------------------------------- If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the like button and share with your friends and family. Please also remember to subscribe to our channel and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode!

Today is 1st January and I felt it would be best to have a breezy message rather today & continue the series next Sunday onwards. As we get started with 2023, I am figuring out what I can do differently with the podcast. One exciting bit that I have been working upon is building Indian Silicon Valley Capital, more on that soon! Beyond ISV Capital, I am convinced that there should be more formats on the podcast. So what we're going to do very soon is have video content, recorded in great set-ups and re-purposed in a lot of shorter format content. This is a format I've been meaning to try out for a while and I am glad to share that hopefully by the end of Q1 this year, we should have something to show for. I also want to try more vertical series on the podcast, so maybe we do a 4-6 series dedicated to certain themes - Public Company CEOs, C Suite Operators at Indian Unicorns, Angel Investors, etc. There is lots that can be done, and I would love to implement what you would like to consumer. Do share with me your thoughts on these ideas, and I'll keep brewing fascinating content from the world of Indian Startups. This year is probably going to be the bear run, but bull or bear - the Podcast is here to bring some of deepest insights from the Indian Startup Ecosystem. Stay Tuned & Keep Building! Wishing you all again, a Very Happy New Year!

Welcome to #95th episode of The Startup Operator Roundup. The Roundup is our weekly views on the news from the Indian Startup Ecosystem. ------------------------------------- This episode is brought to you by Park Avenue, shop for their wrinkle free shirts here: https://www.myraymond.com/ ------------------------------------- Park Avenue Power Point Tweet: https://twitter.com/yamini_bhat/status/1603611451985625089 ------------------------------------- Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator​Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup ------------------------------------- Topics:00:00 Opening comments04:41 India overtakes China in late-stage funding06:13 Despite layoffs, Indian start-ups created 230,000 jobs08:20 BYJU's CEO summoned by child rights body 14:27 Park Avenue Wrinkle free shirts14:51 Razorpay pauses onboarding new merchants 17:04 Meesho pulls plug on work from anywhere policy18:37 Other Fundraises19:19 Park Avenue Power Points If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the like button and share with your friends and family. Please also remember to subscribe to our channel and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode!

Where was the Indian Startup Ecosystem back in 2010-12, where is it now in 2022 and where is it headed 5 years down the line, in terms of - # Digital Infrastructure# Tech Talent# Innovative mindset amongst founders# Investments from VCs and Angel Investors and more. In this episode, we will talk about all of it, with our guest, Santosh Panda, Co-founder, Foundership where he is Incubating & Accelerating Top Founders & Builders Launch Defining Web3 Startup of tomorrow.Tune in to hear Santosh share his insights on the importance of finding a Co-founder, the opportunities of the Indian Startup Ecosystem in the years to come, the past, present & future of Web3, and much more.Notes - 00:00 - Bhai tu Co-founder banega?01:55 - Meeting with Santosh for the first time06:40 - Being compassionate09:05 - Convincing someone to become your Co-founder16:22 - Being within the Startup Ecosystem since 200819:57 - Zoho Sponsored – Prashant Ganti on how is Zoho Payroll solving problems beyond payroll. 23:35 - Thoughts about the current Indian Startup Ecosystem31:00 - How would 2025-2030 be like for Indian Startups?34:47 - Tech Innovation in India for last mile connectivity37:09 - The essence of having a Digital Infrastructure in India41:18 - What is there for India in Web3?Also, try out a 30-day free trial of Zoho Payroll, and simplify your Payroll journey as an entrepreneur! https://zoho.to/zoho-payroll

Welcome to #94th episode of The Startup Operator Roundup. The Roundup is our weekly views on the news from the Indian Startup Ecosystem. ------------------------------------- This episode is brought to you by Park Avenue, shop for their wrinkle free shirts here: https://www.myraymond.com/ ------------------------------------- Startup Operator podcast with Eshwar Vikas : https://youtu.be/f7N0mectDkw ------------------------------------- NaaN Curry podcast with Eshwar Vikas : https://omny.fm/shows/naan-curry-with-sadaf-and-archit/can-robots-cook-indian-food-with-eshwar-vikas ------------------------------------- Park Avenue Power Point Tweet: https://twitter.com/samidhas/status/1600034519570173957 ------------------------------------- Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator​Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup ------------------------------------- Topics:00:00 Opening comments05:53 India gets world's first gold ATM07:49 Blume Ventures closes Fund IV 12:12 LegalPay launches fund to invest in legal tech startups13:45 AWS to invest in Indian Space start ups15:38 Paytm considering share buyback18:47 Park Avenue Wrinkle Free Shirts19:12 RBI rolls out new feature for UPI: Multi debit21:34 BharatPe seeks Rs 88 crore in damages from Ashneer Grover27:10 Twitter Blue new prices announced29:03 Other News30:45 Park Avenue Power Points If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the like button and share with your friends and family. Please also remember to subscribe to our channel and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode!

Anirudh Damani is Managing Partner at Artha Venture Fund. We have a terrific discussion on the Indian Startup Ecosystem and its trends.

In this episode, we take a look at why the Indian Startup Ecosystem is failing lately. Total capital invested in Indian startups have decreased from $12 billion in the first quarter of 2022 to $7.86 billion in the second quarter. For the deep dive, we understand that Dolo650, or the covid favourite "magic pill," is making headlines once again. Reportedly, MicroLabs, the maker of Dolo, has been accused of bribery. But that's not all, there are other allegations too. Tune in to find out more on this!

If you're a startup enthusiasts, its highly likely that you would have read or atleast heard about the book - Saying No to Jugaad: The Making of Bigbasket by by T. N. Hari & M. S. Subramanian.In today's episode we have Hari Menon, BigBasket's founder sharing the his experience in the Indian Ecommerce Ecosystem over the last two decades. In May 2021, Tata Digital invested $375 Mn in BigBasket. They have also recently launched their quick commerce vertical called BBNow and will now compete alongside the existing players such as Swiggy, Blinkit, Zepto and Dunzo.During the episode, catch Hari talking about his learning from his first venture, his thoughts on the current market and the investment slowdown, and much more. Notes - 02:20 - Building India's online grocery market in the last two decades14:37 - Starting BigBasket at the age of 5021:16 - Dividing equity between the founders21:42 - Mistakes & Biases which got carried from his first venture24:15 - Becoming a part of Tata Group and growing bigger27:16 - Top learnings and observations from Tata Group29:30 - His thoughts on “10-minute delivery”33:14 - Any similar patterns between June 2022 and 1999 boom and bust?35:14 - Business which are not building a profitable model will suffer the most38:22 - Indian Startup Ecosystem in the next 5-10 years40:20 - Framework to identify large opportunities: Scale & Profitability42:36 - Culture at BigBasket which keeps people from moving out46:45 - Growing with the business as CEO

Anand Chandrasekaran is a full-time angel investor & advisor with extensive executive experience at some of the biggest names in tech, including Five9, Facebook, and Yahoo. He has also started several of his own companies. Today's episode is about the startup ecosystem in India, where Anand has invested in dozens of up-and-comers. We discuss first the phase-by-phase evolution of India's startup ecosystem, followed by how users today have a different Internet starting point than those from 5 and 10 years ago, as well as what the Indian startup ecosystem can teach the world. We also touch on how web3 levels the playing field. You can read Anand's thoughts in more detail @ anandc on Twitter. Hosted by Marshall Kosloff and produced by Jackson Steger

On this special episode we have our three partners Sanjay Swamy, Shripati Acharya and Amit Somani discuss 10 yrs of Prime, the India Opportunity, the Evolution of Indian Entrepreneur and much more. Listen to the podcast to learn about01:00 - The Meaning of VC as a Startup13:00 - Indian Startup Ecosystem: 2010-2022 |  Ambition, Talents, Unicorns, IPOs, Exits37:00 - 10 Yrs at Prime: Lessons LearnedClick here to read the full transcriptEnjoyed the podcast? Please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe wherever you are listening to this.Follow Prime Venture Partners:Twitter: https://twitter.com/Primevp_inLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/primevp/ This podcast is for you. Do let us know what you like about the podcast, what you don't like, the guests you'd like to have on the podcast and the topics you'd like us to cover in future episodes. Please share your feedback here: https://primevp.in/podcastfeedback

On this episode, we host Sajith Pai to talk about the brilliant report he and Amal Vats published called the Indus Valley Annual Report 2022.The Indus Valley Report is a report that captures the beauty of the Indian Startup Ecosystem with relevant data points and helps you make sense of what's happened already and the massive opportunity that is in front of us. The podcast is hosted by Sahil (@sahil071) and Siddharth (@sidbetala). If you like our content,  join our No Spam Whatsapp Group to get summaries of the content we create. In today's episode, we discuss: (02:19) - Why India is a country of contradictions?(06:10) - How India is a combination of different markets - India 1, India 2, India 3(10:42) - Bunking the myth that Indians don't like to pay. What it takes to make middle class India pay. (13:07) - The impact of Jio in India & how India's consumption story is still driven by a small % of the population(16:38)  - Has India achieve Wang Trifecta? (Cheap Internet, Smartphone Penetration, Digital Payment Ecosystem)(19:45) - Why India's Per Capita Income is a cause for concern. (25:21) - India's emerging Manufacturing story and how are Venture Capitalists looking to invest in this sector(32:54) - Understand the state of SaaS, Fintech & E-Commerce(40:46) - Is India an over ventured market? As in too much venture capital flowing in and thus too many startups for the size of the Market?(45:05) - The Rise of Porn in India (Things that were left out of the report!)(50:17) - How does a report like this help a VC make investment decisions(54:42) - Will India see a new set of Founders who can target the Bharat market?(1:00:00) - How should founders think about their Content Consumption?(1:04:00) - How can one break into the Venture Capital world if they want to build a career there?(1:09:49) - How has Sajith's relationship with money evolved over time?

In this episode, you will learn:Swapna's journey towards becoming a VC, and how her culture, upbringing, and work experience influenced the processHow is Qualcomm any different from other corporate VCs in the industry? How does their portfolio thesis set them apart?Qualcomm's fulfilling journey with MapMyIndia, culminating in its stellar IPO performanceHow should founders practice prudence while utilizing capital, and intangible resources? An illustration of ShadowfaxWhy is Qualcomm particularly interested in logistics and supply chain startups? How can better infrastructure fully tap this sector's potential in India?What is Qualcomm Women Entrepreneurs India Network? How does it aspire to motivate women entrepreneurs in Deeptech?What are some inequalities and prejudices miring the Indian startup ecosystem?What are the changing trends in the Indian startup industry? What composes its potential as a global investment market?AboutSwapna Gupta is a Director at Qualcomm Ventures India, based out of the Bangalore office. She manages investments across all sectors in the technology related ecosystem. She spends a significant amount of time building a high-quality deal pipeline, executing deals and portfolio management. She has led and manages investments in companies such as Locus, Zuddl, Shadowfax, Ninjacart, Stellapps, Moveinsync and Reverie (Acquired by Reliance) among others. Prior to joining Qualcomm, she was part of the Investment Banking team at EY, India where she concentrated on Private Equity and M&A of Technology/Telecom companies. She is also part of class 25 of the prestigious Kauffman fellow program.

In this Silicon Valley Tech & AI episode presented by GSD Venture Studios Gary interviews Pranav Sanghvi. About GSD Venture Studios: We travel the world investing in resilient teams bold enough to #GoGlobal. For too long self-motivated entrepreneurs have navigated the minefield of challenges to launching a global company with very little support. The last thing you should bet on in this situation is an unproven team that you don't trust. GSD Venture Studios travels to every corner of the globe inviting resilient teams to establish partnerships that ensure organizations grow the right way, without games or gimmicks. Unlike traditional investors, we take senior operational (often co-founder) roles in these companies, capitalizing on our trusted reputation, experiences, and network to drive explosive growth. More information can be found at: https://www.gsdvs.com/post/interview-with-derek-everything-you-need-to-know-about-gsd About Gary Fowler: Gary has 30 years of operational, marketing, sales, and executive leadership experience including a $1.35 billion dollar exit and a successful Nasdaq IPO. He has founded 15 companies: DY Investments, Yva.ai, GVA LaunchGurus Venture Fund, GSD Venture Studios, Broadiant, etc. Under his leadership, Yva.ai was named one of the Top 10 AI HR Tech companies globally. Gary was recently named one of the top 10 Most Influential AI Executives to Watch in 2020. He is a writer at Forbes Magazine and published over 60 articles on AI and Technology over the last year. More information can be found at: https://www.gsdvs.com/post/meet-gary-fowler

Brendon Rogers the Co-Founder of 2amVC, India's Only Genz focused Venture Fund, and Wag Labs Inc - an on-demand dog walking platform. He also has experience in funding startups like Bluelearn, BimaPe, etc. and is an advisor & mentor to Vinovest, Proguides, TechStars, and many more! -------------------- Know more about us: https://www.thebuildersclub.me/ We hold Watercooler Chats every Saturday - This is an interactive voice chat we have as a community about a topic with an industry expert. Join the discussion here: https://discord.gg/rvMNmVHb7k Get notifications of all TBC events right on WhatsApp: https://bit.ly/3vkIVDt

In this Speak, I (@Jivraj Singh Sachar) speak with Bejul Somaia, Managing Director of Lightspeed Venture Partners. Lightspeed India Partners is one of India's largest and most successful venture funds, having funded the behemoths of the Indian Startup Ecosystem including the likes of BYJU's, OYO, Udaan, ShareChat and many more. Bejul Somaia is one of the legends of India's Venture Ecosystem, having started Lightspeed in India back in 2008 and now expanding it to South-East Asia.The man with the Midas touch, Bejul had famously led the investment in OYO, which led to a 35x Exit and has further backed phenomenal companies like Udaan, Shuttl, Magicpin and many more. Through this Episode we discuss the following: 1. (02:28) : How does a Venture Investor make decisions? 2. (05:04) : How does Bejul continue to be a Founder as a VC? 3. (07:54) : What really counts as Winning in the Venture Business? 4. (10:53) : How does the double-edged sword of pattern recognition work in Venture? 5. (14:22) : Do Venture Investors really take risk? ~ Understanding risk in the Venture Business 6. (16:53) : How does Lightspeed look at Venture Capital and What is the fund's strategy? 7. (20:40) : What stands out amongst the extremely special founders? 8. (24:00) : How does coaching work in Venture and How does Bejul think about the Investor-Founder Partnership? 9. (27:55) : Understanding how to build genuine long-lasting Relationships! 10. (30:51) : Conclusion Here is the 50th Episode of the Indian Silicon Valley Podcast - The Venture Business Decoded! That was it from this Episode, thanks again for tuning in! :) We're available on Instagram & Twitter. Feel free to drop in your feedback! Do not forget to Subscribe to our WhatsApp Newsletter. Do share the Episode with your friends if you liked the content :) I, Jivraj, am reachable on LinkedIn & Twitter! "If you never try, you never know" Stay Tuned, Keep Building.

We discuss about the current startup ecosystem prevailing in India in a social justice perspective. We have a special guest who participated in this discussion and gave his insights

Satya Prabhakar is the CEO of Sulekha, an Indian firm funded by GIC, Norwest and Mitsui . He worked at Honeywell as an engineer and AT&T as a business manager before founding Sulekha with Sangeeta Kshettry. Having been a founder for over a decade in the Indian Startup Ecosystem, he brings insights about working with SMBs, the secret to a long living business, building for Bharath and more in this episode. Some Key highlights in this episode are: Working with SMBs Building a sustainable business with profits Evolution of the Indian Startup Ecosystem Connect with Satya Linkedin: https://in.linkedin.com/in/satyaprabhakar ​ ----------- Found this episode informative? Let us know by clicking the like button and share with your friends. Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://in.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator ​Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/startup-operator/message

Today you will hear some of the best guests I have spoken to  over the past 5 years. You will hear from Vineet Rajan.  Co-founder of Scout My Trip  - India's premier do-it-yourself platform for road trips .talks about pivoting, new insights on the India travel market , growing 5x , expanding into S.E Asia, using virtual scouts & life changing road trips! Next we have Aayush Jindal Co-founder of Toesmith. (45m.46sec)  India's first tech-driven footwear brand, offering customisation of shoes at an affordable price. Next up Vikas Jha CEO & founder of Alore CRM (1h 19m)   - On building one of India's fastest growing sales platform. And last but not least I speak to The Startup Guy aka Vijay Anand , Founder of the Startup Centre (1h 54m)  he talks about the Indian Startup Ecosystem - what's going right, what needs to be tweaked and where to next? So sit back  & enjoy some of the best moments  Vineet Rajan.  Co-founder of Scout My TripThis is an exciting new feature called Where Are They Now ? I catch up with previous guests who came on the show. I catch up With Vineet Rajan the co-founder of Scout My Trip India's first subscription-based travel planner powered by local travel experts. He gives us an update on what's been happening since I last spoke to him over 2 years ago including being recognised as being of the top 50 startups to watch in india. Talks about expanding into SouthEast Asia. He explains why they pivoted and now use virtual scouts, talks about raising $500k, talks about content marketing strategies , talks about hot new destinations in india you should visit , talks about a life changing trip to Ladakh and finally he talks about eating ghost chillies in North East India and his second wife latitia(his bike!)In this conversation we also talk about:Growing 5x since 2018A phenomenal 2019 winning 6+ awardsOffline marketing strategiesBusiness Travel marketWorking with HondaClimate change & sustainable travelGreat story how he met his co-founder on the highwayGreat road tripsBeing a startup guy and his co-founder being a corporate guyConsumer mindset in indiaIncome Tax Exemption granted under Startup India ProgrammeHow they use virtual scoutsUsing AI in the futureBeing trapped in the snow for 20hrs!Aayush Jindal Co-founder of Toesmith. (45m.46sec)'It was his birthday & I thought of customising a shoe and gifting it to him on his birthday' And so Toesmith was born! and they haven't looked back . I speak to Aayush Jindal Co-founder of Toesmith , India's first tech-driven footwear brand, offering customisation of shoes . In this episode he talks how the 3d customisation works. Talks about customer research , pitching his parents the prototype , how they target customers via Facebook and Instagram, how many orders that get a day, quitting the corporate life, how they plan to scale the operation and finally he gives advice on building an e-commerce business & brand in India.In this conversation we also talk about:Pricing strategies that don't pinch!Getting great feedback & design from a tattoo artistWalking away from nice job at BainHow they deal with copyright issuesThoughts on the offline / retail market.Is it pressure off or pressure on?Launching internationally & scalingExperiencing failure on his previous start-upGetting advice from parents who work in the shoe manufacturing business.Vikas Jha CEO & founder of Alore CRM (1h 19m)  India is emerging as one of the fastest-growing markets for SaaS (software as a service)-based customer relationship management (CRM) firms. So today i speak to Vikas Jha founder & CEO of Alore. Alore offers everything needed to run a sales team at scale - from finding business email addresses to running automated drip campaigns to monitoring the performance of sales teams. So he talks about it all got started , how the product works. How they acquire customers around the world organically without spending money on marketing. Talks about nearly going bankrupt , talks about what makes a great salesperson, being an ex-merchant navy officer turned venture capitalist turned entrepreneur. Gives great book recommendations , talks about burnout , mental health. He talks about bootstrapping strategies what worked and what didn't work and finally he talks about how he transitioned from corporate life to startup life.in this conversation we also talk about:Sales so farEarly bootstrap strategies using Facebook groupsProduct design processUnique pricing models2 business modelsIs email still a good way to sell?The 'land & expand' strategyBook recommendation - Atomic Habits by James Clear & OKR by John DorrSeeing 800 business plans in a year as a VC and what to put in a pitch deck.Great hiring advice and processes.How he dealt with mental health & burnoutAdvice on pivotingDealing with rejectionThe Startup Guy aka Vijay Anand , Founder of the Startup Centre (1h 54m) India is the third largest startup ecosystem in the world, what's going right, and what needs to be tweaked? I speak to Vijay Anand, AKA The Startup Guy, founder of The Startup Centre in Chennai. He is an entrepreneur and has been mentoring startups in India for the past 10 years. So In this episode we talk about the state of the Indian startup ecosystem. Talk about finding India's identity - China has processes & innovation, Germany does precision machinery, US and Israel drive innovation, Japan has quality. What is India's story?The involvement of India's government - the good & bad. Talks about If someone wants to start a venture today, what areas should they focus on? talks about the 2 kinds of entrepreneur, overvaluation of startups, ethics, blockchain, dogs!, space travel, super human beings and what does he go for - the person or the idea? And much more , so please enjoy the show.in this conversation we also talk about:Differences in the Indian eco-system v Israel eco-systemBig observation about indian startupsIndian domestic market v global marketBill gates & Mark Zuckerberg chatHow do you unlearnLooking at a person as asset not a liabilityThe 3rd wave of startupsHow to find co-foundersWhat gets Vijay out of bed?P.Sif you need something to do during these challenging and difficult times and want some inspiration and need some creativity. check out Skillshare. Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of classes in design, business, tech, and more. Anyone can join the millions of members in our community to learn cutting-edge skills, network with peers and discover new opportunities.Try Premium free for 2 months and access all my classes!https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/neilpatelmusic by Punch Deck. https://open.spotify.com/artist/7kdduxAVaFnbHJyNxl7FWV

In this Episode, I (@Jivraj Singh Sachar) speak with Abhishek Goyal, Co-Founder of Tracxn. Tracxn, more popularly known as the Bloomberg for Private Markets, is a revolutionary vertical SaaS product making it easier for venture capital institutions, fortune 500 companies and other private equity firms to understand & deal with customised data in a comprehensive manner! Abhishek is an extremely thoughtful, kind and knowledgeable founder, who is almost always ready to help & support those making an attempt at shaping history! An early part of the Ecosystem, Abhishek worked with Accel in India as a venture capital investor for 3 years from 2008 to late 2010, before treading on his own entrepreneurial pathway with UrbanTouch. During these formative days, he tread the first journey as a Founder, witnessed the boom of the likes of Flipkart and observed the pain of the lack of automation as an Investor. Tracxn is now one of the leading players in their market, with a humongous presence across the entire globe, and backed some of the leading angel and institutional investors of the world. Strong fundamentals, great leadership, airtight processes, data-driven decisions and streamlined communication has led Tracxn to do incredibly well! Additionally, Abhishek also happens to be an extremely active angel investor and mentor to multiple founders, extending his hand of support almost always for the progress of the Ecosystem. Through this Episode we discuss the following: 1. (04:10) : What about the Indian Startup Ecosystem gets Abhishek going? 2. (09:33) : The GTM & Founding Journey of Tracxn 3. (11:55) : The advantages & disadvantages of Category Creating Products in SaaS 4. (16:02) : The secret to efficiency at Scale 5. (20:44) : Abhishek's Angel Investing Journey 6. (24:22) : The importance of Angel Investors for Founders 7. (27:11) : Understanding the importance of Board Constructs 8. (28:41) : Developing conviction & investing in a Company 9. (32:11) : Why trends are not too significant 10. (34:11) : Abhishek's Founder Persona - What is he chasing? 11. (36:40) : Prioritisation framework 12. (38:18) : Realising the Importance of "Help" 13.(41:25) : Abhishek's frameworks & tools to make decisions 14. (44:09) : The learnings in terms of Do Not's 15. (46:31) : The ONE trait which makes Founders stand out 16. (47:18) : Summary Here is the 39th Episode of the Indian Silicon Valley Podcast - Shaping History! Thank you all for tuning into this Episode! Abhishek shares some great value on LinkedIn, do check him out and follow him for great insights & value! We're available on Instagram & Twitter. Feel free to drop in your feedback! Do not forget to Subscribe to our WhatsApp Newsletter. I, Jivraj, am reachable on LinkedIn & Twitter! "If you never try, you never know" Stay Tuned, Keep Building.

In this Episode, I speak with Mohammed Zeeshan, CEO & Co-Founder of MyCaptain. MyCaptain as you may know is an online Learning platform that helps us users take our first plunge at our passion, be it photography, content, artificial intelligence, or multiple such courses that explore our creative pursuits. Zeeshan started MyCaptain at the age of 19, having observed the lack of such a platform. From what began as a discussion amongst friends in an engineering college exploring alternate career pathways, turned into a platform leading change in the country! MyCaptain with its unique personalised model, has a strong core built on trust and mentorship. Zeeshan too, has multiple experiences, which testify to the Power of Mentorship. Throughout the Episode, we speak about a host of things including the Evolution of the Startup Ecosystem in India, the Art of Mentorship, the timing and requirement of Coaching, the EdTech Space, the Evolving nature of Starting Up and some intricate lessons, which shall help any and all aspiring Founders out there. Let's dive into the 22nd Episode of the Podcast with Mohammed Zeeshan of MyCaptain. This Episode is brought to you in association with the Entrepreneurship Cell of Vellore Institute of Technology. (2:45) - Overview of the Indian Startup Ecosystem || (5:40) - The Founding Story of MyCaptain || (9:36) - EdTech & Indian Consumer Behaviour || (14:37) - Defining Mentorship || (17:23) - Coaching v/s Mentorship || (21:52) - How Mentorship Helps! || (26:17) - The benefits of Incubations & Accelerators || (30:19) - Exploring Startup Culture || (34:09) - Creating Organic Traction & Strong Communities || (36:56) - Wearing different hats as a Founder || (41:16) - Meeting the Entrepreneurship Challenge || (45:25) - Final Message || (49:16) - Summary!) We're available on Instagram & Twitter! Feel free to reach out to us with your feedback! Subscribe to our WhatsApp Newsletter! I am on LinkedIn & Twitter, and always up for a good conversation!

In this Episode, I speak with Narayan Thammaiah, Venture Partner at Accel, one of the leading Venture Funds of the Country! Narayan is an expert People's Practitioner and a Founder Coach, who works closely with the Portfolio Companies at Accel. Through this Episode, I speak to Narayan about a variety of concepts centred around the core of "Building People". These concepts range from attracting great talent, hiring the founding team, dealing with conflicts at the workplace, employee branding and much more! Tune in, as we get some amazing insights from the amazing Narayan! We discuss the following during the Episode : 1. (3:26) - Viewpoint on the Indian Startup Ecosystem 2. (4:51) - Culture in the Indian Valley 3. (7:33) - Narayan's Professional Journey 4. (10:46) - The Venture Building Model Explained 5. (14:05) - Hiring the Founding Team, What to look For? (Agility, Hustle, Problem Solving and Chemistry with the founders) 6. (18:06) - Operator Perspective to Joining an Early Stage 7. (20:41) - The Specialists vs Generalists Question! (23:52) - Freshers vs Experienced Folks 8. (28:42) - How to retain early employees at Growth Stage? The Emotional Connect & Human Touch! 9. (33:39) - How do founders attract great talent ? Create a Brand as a Founder! (36:50) - Employee Branding! 10. (40:47) - How do Founders ensure evolving Culture at Scale? Walk the Talk! 11. (44:53) - Traditional HR vs Startup HR, (48:30) - Dealing with Conflicts in the Workplace 12. (51:19) - Qualitative Learnings from Narayan's Journey - Keep an Open Mind & Listen!! 13. (52:49) - Dealing with the Lows in Life, (56:02) - What makes great Founders? 14. (57:05) - Summary of the Episode! Please check all of Narayan's blogs at - https://www.seedtoscale.com/blog-theme/organisation-leadership ! We're available on Instagram & Twitter. Feel free to drop in your feedback! Subscribe to our WhatsApp Newsletter! I, Jivraj, am reachable on LinkedIn & Twitter!

In this Episode, I speak with Arjun Vaidya, Founder & CEO of Dr. Vaidya's on Make In India in the Indian Startup Ecosystem. Arjun Vaidya is a phenomenal young gentleman with great passion, hunger, grit and vision. He is reviving the cultural heritage of India and his family legacy, Ayurveda, leading the Indian Valley with Dr. Vaidya's. A technology first consumer brand, which modernises the Ayurveda concept, Dr. Vaidya's serves millions of customers from remote areas of the country with 'Proudly Indian' written on each product. Tune in to understand the "Make In India" Concept in the Indian Valley. This Episode is brought to you in association with The Entrepreneurship Cell, Hindu College, Delhi University. We're available on Instagram at - https://bit.ly/indian_silicon_valley_instagram ! Feel free to reach out to us with your feedback. Audio Editing by - Abhranil Chatterjee. You can reach to me at - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jivrajsinghsachar

At a time when the Indian Government is ruthlessly banning Chinese apps and pushing the Indian Start-up eco-system to raise their game,the question really is, "Are we ready to take the challenge"?It's well known that most Indian startups are prone to emulate successful global ideas, by and large fine-tuning an existing model to serve local needs. There's Ola for Uber, Gaana for Spotify, OYO Rooms for Airbnb, and Flipkart for Amazon. So while India has provided for a nurturing ground to numerous startups in the past few years but they are merely clones of Western ideas.To storm this very pertinent norm we have none other than GV Ravishankar, who is a Managing Director of Sequoia Capital India. GV's specific focus areas are the Consumer, Financial Services, and Education sectors. Two of the most interesting Indian start-ups GV works with are Byju's and Rebel Foods. A President's Gold Medal awardee from IIM Ahmedabad, GV's experience spans many years with Wipro Technologies and then McKinsey & Company in senior advisory roles.

In this episode, we hear from Vetri on what OKRs are, how they are different from other goal-setting frameworks, how businesses can go about adopting them, and some common challenges and pitfalls to be careful about.To learn more about how you can adopt OKRs as a powerful tool in your organization to increase alignment and engagement around achieving goals, tune in to the latest episode of the Insights Podcast by Accel.Listen hereSpotify                                             Soundcloud                                         Apple Podcasts

In today's special episode of the INSIGHTS podcast on ‘student entrepreneurship', we cover the journeys of two well-known founders in the startup community whose entrepreneurial journeys started right from their college days: Shashank Murali from Tapchief and Farid Ahsan from Sharechat.We hear from Shashank and Farid on their early life and college days, how they decided to take up entrepreneurship, how they arrived on the idea they went after, how they worked progressively to build their companies, and finally how they would do it differently if they were to do it all over again. Listen hereSpotify                Apple                                     

Listen hereSpotify                                                        Apple                                            SoundcloudMukesh shares how his journey as a leader has evolved over the last decade and in times of COVID, what got him to write a book, and how he manages to carve out time to give back to the community.The podcast deals with some of the most relevant topics in today's times: focusing on holistic health, improving performance, and giving back.Notes:02:10 – Productivity in COVID times03:39 – Settling into the new rhythm of running the company05:36 – Executing fast through decentralized decision making09:36 – Hacks for managing personal physical & mental fitness13:04 – Cracking the performance code: No Limits18:09 – Importance of introspecting about purpose20:39 – Long term strategic thinking and daily healthy habits24:00 – Supporting the Olympic Gold Quest initiative 26:14 – ACT Grants and Bharat Health Stack27:50 – Rapid Fire Round

India is the third largest startup ecosystem in the world, what's going right, and what needs to be tweaked? I speak to Vijay Anand, AKA The Startup Guy, founder of The Startup Centre in Chennai. He is an entrepreneur and has been mentoring startups in India for the past 10 years. So In this episode we talk about the state of the Indian startup ecosystem. Talk about finding India's identity - China has processes & innovation, Germany does precision machinery, US and Israel drive innovation, Japan has quality. What is India's story?The involvement of India's government - the good & bad. Talks about If someone wants to start a venture today, what areas should they focus on? talks about the 2 kinds of entrepreneur, overvaluation of startups, ethics, blockchain, dogs!, space travel, super human beings and what does he go for - the person or the idea? And much more , so please enjoy the show. in this conversation we also talk about: Differences in the Indian eco-system v Israel eco-system Big observation about indian startups Indian domestic market v global market Bill gates & Mark Zuckerberg chat How do you unlearn Looking at a person as asset not a liability The 3rd wave of startups How to find co-founders What gets Vijay out of bed? links https://in.linkedin.com/in/vijayanands https://twitter.com/vijayanands P.S I am starting a production company creating Indian based dramas documentaries & animation shows package them up for multicultural audiences around the world. So if you are writer ,scriptwriter, producer animators or know someone who is or has an original and interesting story tell or want to pitch me your concepts Then get in touch and we can turn this into the next big Netflix / Amazon Prime show. P.P.S Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of classes in design, business, tech, and more. Anyone can join the millions of members in our community to learn cutting-edge skills, network with peers and discover new opportunities. Try Premium free for 2 months and access all my classes! https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/neilpatel P.P.P.S You're going to love CreativeLive! Online classes in photography, art, design, craft & DIY, marketing, business, and entrepreneurship. Available on-demand 24-7. Use my link to take $15 off your first CreativeLive class of $25 or more! https://refer.creativelive.com/s/Neil108 music by Punch Deck. https://open.spotify.com/artist/7kdduxAVaFnbHJyNxl7FWV

In a startup ecosystem that runs on a culture of “move fast and break things,” Varun Dua took the path less traveled to establish Coverfox in 2011, an online insurance aggregator platform . Seven years down the line, we look back at his startup journey and the lessons he learned from plunging into the Indian insurance market as an entrepreneur. We also learn more about his newest venture: Acko, a general insurance company developing an innovative, more efficient age of insurance. Though Varun only fell into insurance coincidentally, he was quickly sucked into its world and discovered everything about the market's complex inner workings. Then it wasn't long before the itch to startup got to him. In his own words, “I started off not really clear about what I wanted to do, but I definitely didn't want to do what I was doing.” Varun therefore talks to us about how he identified his vision, and in true startup fashion, the critical ways he pivoted his initial idea to solve more imperative problem statements. What originally started as a B2B software service company for insurance providers grew into Coverfox. Through tedious market research, many hours of fine tuning, and a hasty wake-up call about his technical understanding of product management and process development, Varun changed the way insurance works in India's ecosystem. His Coverfox journey was all about asking the important questions that providers and aggregators simply weren't addressing. For example, do we really want our customer to go down to their car park, unlock their car, open their glove box, find their soon-to-expire car insurance policy, and log back onto the website, just to enter their policy's expiration date into a field on our online questionnaire? We are sure you are tired just reading that sentence, which is why Varun streamlined this process to make closing a deal faster and simpler. It is no wonder then that Coverfox has become one of the leading online aggregators in India. More importantly, Varun gained a better appreciation for business processes and product management - two aspects he advises all startup founders to pay attention to, especially if they are eventually interviewing product managers only to have no idea what questions to ask. (True story! Hear it directly from Varun.) This is what makes his journey into the nitty gritty world of insurance as a provider with Acko so important to him. He first sought to turn the insurance market on its head - but you can't add a new coat of paint and expect the building to suddenly become brand new; You've got to change the rails and the plumbing too. “And if you really want to change the plumbing, you'll have to start manufacturing it,” he states. Thus, he established Acko, an effortless way to find insurance, because it goes where the consumer goes, whether that's Amazon.in or the Ola app. Join us on the latest INSIGHTS podcast as Varun discusses how he responded to those crucial questions, his product-market fit research process, and the key takeaways from his journey at Coverfox that all those looking to startup should know.

In 2007, Myntra founder Mukesh Bansal left California for India after spending ten years building his career in Silicon Valley. Accompanied only by the ambition to make his startup vision a reality and the unwavering conviction that India Shining was a truth about to be realised, he took the plunge. This week, we take a look at how Myntra took India's e-commerce fashion market by storm and learn more about Bansal's newest venture, CureFit. Once Bansal arrived in India, his team referred him to Subrata Mitra, one of our founding partners at Accel. He easily piqued Mitra's interest; “What was very interesting was the big commitment to come back [to India], and the second thing was [that] he was willing to put in his own money,” said Mitra. A startup founder unwilling to wait for investors was just as rare then as it is today. Therefore, the deal was closed and the cheque deposited. It was time to get to work. Since then, Myntra has been numerous things. A personalised product company. A sports apparel firm. A travelling mall kiosk (yes, really). So what was the entrepreneurial journey that led to the Myntra that we have all come to know, browse endlessly, and love today? It took many a market pivot, a whole lot of patience, good ol' commitment - and a lonely walk in a shopping mall. Trust us, this is a story you'll want to hear because it truly goes to show that inspiration can strike at any moment. Following Myntra's success, Bansal planned to take a six-month vacation… Only to return less than a month later with an idea for a brand new venture: CureFit. After surveying the health and fitness market, he recognised its key issues and is now transforming the industry by bringing it to the 21st century. Like many of us, you're probably wondering how Bansal generates such innovative yet essential products. As Mitra puts it, “If you don't live the experience, it's not authentic.” Since 2007, Bansal has dedicated his career towards building brands with authenticity. In this podcast, live the experience with Bansal and delve into his entrepreneurial journey; from combining Myntra's fashion and tech DNA, to why culture is such a vital aspect of any company, unearth his perspective about the critical influence of timing, market positioning, branding, and mergers. All before learning about Bansal's newest venture, CureFit, and how it is revolutionising the health and fitness market in India today.

Subrata Mitra, one of the founding partners of Accel, has been a part of (and has even helped design and engineer) the startup ecosystem in India as it stands today. This week, we take a look at his exciting, ten-year-long journey as a hands-on investor. From the gaming industry to the fashion e-commerce market, Mitra has a world of knowledge to share. Discussing how to find the perfect product-market fit, Mitra says, “If there is one customer who has a need that you can satisfy, that's where you begin the product-market fit. Identify that one customer or company.” The problems, then, only arise when an entrepreneur attempts to scale. And trust us, Mitra has a lot to say about scaling; Behind every successful, groundbreaking project that seems like common sense now, exists a fair share of research, trial-and-error, and even failed attempts. Whether it was Myntra's initial stages: personalised mugs with your photo on them, or the very beginnings of Common Floor as a community-creation platform, finding the perfect product-market fit and its appropriate scalability model has always been a fruit of research and development. Like Myntra and Common Floor, you'll be surprised to find out where and how some of India's most prosperous startups, such as MuSigma and Virident, actually began. All this, right from someone who was on the ground, learning about the market, and influencing each company's decisions. Subrata also shares some valuable insight into the qualities of an entrepreneur who can turn a synergetic product-market fit into a scalable and monetizable venture. “There are outward facing and inward facing entrepreneurs,” Mitra says. “There are a certain set of people who solve hard problems better and are also good entrepreneurs.” Could you be one of those “certain people” in the industry today? Well, if you've got the characteristics that Mitra identifies, that may be a possibility. We also hear from one of Subrata's early portfolio founders Mukesh Bansal, who spent ten years in Silicon Valley working for startups there. After quitting his job and moving from Chicago to the Bay Area in California, Bansal “bounced around, sleeping on friends' couches” just so that he could learn more about startups. Well, today, as the founder of two successful startups Myntra and now Curefit, we think his plan definitely played out well. Not that you should be bumming off your friends as a startup founder, but listening to Bansal's advice will certainly help. All this and more on this weeks #InsightsPodcast.

“You can't get bigger than Messi,” Anjana Reddy says. Less than two weeks ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Reddy, founder of Indian fashion company Universal Sportsbiz Private Limited (USPL), reflects on her entrepreneurial journey from a sports e-commerce brand to a national fashion industrialist. A sports fanatic and forward-looking business mogul, Anjana left her town in Hyderabad to attend university in the US, where she discovered something she had never seen before in the Indian market: Dogs wearing team jerseys at sporting events. Well, everyone wearing team jerseys - and drinking from team-branded beer mugs. At pep rallies, football games, and after-parties, every single attendee had a way to let you know exactly which team they were supporting. That's when she struck gold and decided to combine her two favourite things. With India's craze for the game - whether that's cricket, football, or entertainment - Anjana decided to bring the business model to India in early 2012 through Collectabillia.com, a celebrity-based e-commerce merchandise and memorabilia brand. For this brand, she signed legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and Rajnikanth. In 2014, she even managed to sign Lionel Messi right before he played the World Cup (despite a run-in with the Spanish Embassy; you'll have to hear her story to believe it). After her initial success, she developed her business even further, scaling it to include women's fashion and youth-oriented clothing in both online and offline markets with WROGN and Imara. Though she was unfamiliar with the clothing industry, one of the oldest trades in the country, she spent nights studying the entire process from yarn to final product at factories, and analysed the market for years in order to position her brand effectively. USPL is a lesson in market disruption, customer valuation, and how a little entrepreneurial drive can make a world of difference. Join us as Reddy, now on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list, discusses the importance of market analysis, distribution, and funding. And don't forget your Accel-themed beer mug. (We're kidding, but, Anjana, let's work on that?)

Every entrepreneur has gone through the dilemma of quitting a well paying, full-time job and starting up. It is not as easy as it sounds and requires much thought before taking the plunge. In this episode we chat with Raghu, co-founder of TaxiForSure on his journey with TaxiForSure and particularly the early days and how they went about evaluating the market opportunity. Some Advice For Entrepreneurs As a successful entrepreneur, who exited his business successfully and now an active Angel investor, Raghu has a few tips for first time founders: Be Close to the Market: Talk to as many people as possible in the market (actual supply, demand, etc.) to really understand the market Don't hire from the industry: Especially if you are trying to disrupt an industry using technology, avoid hiring from the industry (since they might be stuck to the ideas of the incumbent) Focus is key: Focus on one core problem at the seed stage. During Series A stage, focus on scaling to multiple markets. Only post Series B, when you have established yourself as a brand in the core space, do you look for adjacencies. Let it Go: As entrepreneurs, one of the most important things is the hard and tough call of letting go of certain people. However, these are the calls they have to take, primarily if it is affecting the business. Another aspect of letting go, is letting go of certain responsibilities to more capable people who you can hire in — the specialists. He added, “You have to become the jockey, not the horse.” Ability to say no: Learning to say no as an entrepreneur is very key — to employees, to investors, to the Board — are all critical and figuring out what things to say “No” to is essential for the success of a startup

In this second part of the podcast, Sriharsha Majety, founder and CEO of Swiggy speaks to Anand Daniel about the challenges of finding the right co-founders and the essential characteristics of a CEO.

In this podcast, Sriharsha Majety, founder and CEO of Swiggy speaks to Anand Daniel, Partner at Accel on not finding the beginner's luck and yet becoming successful with his second venture, Swiggy

It takes much more than ideas and passion to build a successful startup. Shekhar Kirani, an entrepreneur turned venture capitalist and Partner at Accel, shares his insights on how to build a successful startup by mixing the right ingredients like having great founders, critical skill sets, right team size, amongst others. The Podcast is hosted by Anand Daniel, Partner at Accel