Evaluating Startups with Hero Choudhary: Team, Timing, And Traction (TTT)

Join us in this episode of 'TiE Talks' with Hero Choudhary as he takes us on a journey from trading billions in financial markets to investing in startups across Southeast Asia and India. Hero's insights reveal the art of evaluating early-stage companies, focusing on team, timing, and traction (TTT). As a seasoned investor, Hero shares stories of backing founders who navigate challenges, build sustainable businesses, and thrive under pressure, proving that pressure is indeed a privilege. Tune in to uncover how investors are founders too, shaping businesses and empowering entrepreneurs to success.IN THIS EPISODE(00:00) Introducing Hero(00:59) Hero's Journey to Singapore(06:43) How to Evaluate Companies?(08:45) How to Support the Founders?(12:02) What are Companies Focusing On Now?(13:09) Has Hero Ever Invested Out of FOMO?(14:59) How Much Emphasis Does Hero Place on the Cap Table?(16:14) The Gap Around ESG(17:02) Advice for Impact Ventures(19:47) How Does Hero Keep Himself Relevant?(21:07) Pressure is PrivilegeOUR GUESTS: Hero ChoudharyHero Choudhary (CFA) is a managing partner at the venture capital firm BEENEXT and is responsible for all Emerging Asia investment-related activities. Leveraging his 15+ years of cross-border global investment experience, he is actively engaged in nurturing next-generation leaders. Hero is helping in building and scaling digital economy startups with big TAM (total addressable market) across sectors.Hero holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis and a B.Tech. from IIT Bombay. He is also an active mentor and leader in the Indian startup community.https://sg.linkedin.com/in/herochoudhary https://www.beenext.com/team/hero-choudhary/ —-ABOUT TiE TalksTiE Talks brings to you leadership and venture-building lessons from founders, investors and experts in the TiE Singapore network, a vibrant eco-system of Asian entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, and industry professionals.—This podcast is powered by CrazyTok: We help experts become influencers by helping launch, produce and grow your custom-branded audio and video podcast channels.Find us on our Website, LinkedIn and Instagram