#301 Lessons From A Decade Of VC Funding: A Conversation with Mohandas Pai

This week on The Core Report: Weekend Edition, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj Chats with Mohandas Pai, renowned Indian businessman and philanthropist, for a deep dive into the world of venture capital funding. The conversation delves into a decade of VC funding trends, with a specific focus on the recent news of board member departures at Byju's, a major Indian tech company. Pai, a former board member at Infosys, sheds light on the evolving role of young board members in startups. While their fresh perspectives are valuable, Pai emphasizes the importance of independent directors and robust governance structures for long-term company growth.About T.V. Mohandas Pai Mohandas Pai joined Infosys in 1994 and served as a member of the Board from May 2000 till July 2011. He was the company's CFO from 1994 till 2006. In 2006, he voluntarily resigned from the office of the CFO to lead efforts in the areas of human resources education and research. The Infosys Annual Report, under his supervision, has won the top awards consistently from the Institute of Chartered Accountants and the South Asian Federation of Accountants.For more of our coverage check out thecore.in--Support the Core Report--Join and Interact anonymously on our whatsapp channelSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin | Youtube