Where Capital Meets Influence - S3 E23

On this week’s episode of Silicon Valley Impact, we’re sitting down with two leaders operating at the intersection of venture capital, emerging technology, global markets, and media: Radhika Iyengar, Managing Partner of Silicon Valley-based StarChain Ventures, and Piyush Puri, President and Board Director of BCCL Worldwide Inc. (BWI), the North American division of The Times of India Group, India’s largest multimedia conglomerate. Radhika Iyengar is Managing Partner of StarChain Ventures, where she backs seed-stage startups using AI and Data Intelligence to transform enterprise healthcare, life sciences, and finance. She is a Top 100 Woman of the Future, TEDx speaker, Silicon Valley Woman of Influence, eight-time founder, and expert in AI, Data Intelligence, and enterprise blockchain. Through her venture lab, Radhika has advised startups that have collectively raised more than $900 million, produced four exits and two unicorns, and generated more than $4 billion in value. She has also served as CEO of an AI and Web3 cybersecurity company focused on zero-trust security in healthcare. Radhika is the bestselling co-author of Enterprise Blockchain Has Arrived and has keynoted and lectured at more than 50 technology conferences worldwide, including engagements at Stanford, Harvard, MIT, Google, and Intel. Her expertise in blockchain and healthcare has been featured by CNN International, Business Insider, and Forbes Japan. She has also advised government leaders on emerging technologies, including serving on the California Blockchain Working Group, advising Governor Gavin Newsom and the California State Legislature. Piyush Puri is President and Board Director of BCCL Worldwide Inc. (BWI), the North American division of The Times of India Group. He is also the founding partner of Mercurius Media Capital, an independent venture fund that brings together premium media assets to support high-growth startups. Piyush oversees The Times Group’s strategic investment arm, Brand Capital International (BCI), where he has helped more than 30 portfolio companies expand from international markets into India. He also leads the monetization of the group’s media platforms across North America and drives new business initiatives throughout the market. Piyush holds a degree in Civil Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), an MBA from XLRI School of Business, and a Master’s Degree in the Psychology of Leadership from Penn State University. He is a CFA Charterholder and also holds a Master’s Degree in Modern & Contemporary Art. Venture. AI. Global markets. Media. Leadership. This and much more on Silicon Valley Impact! Follow us and listen to all our episodes on: 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/68L4RPfMizjxnKBsmcFb1J 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silicon-valley-impact/id1776876823 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@siliconvalleyimpact Silicon Valley Venture, LLC, the parent company of Silicon Valley Impact, is proud to be a global venture partner to great companies and organizations, including MoralesHR, STAK Ventures, and 1900 Broadway Tower – Oakland. Together, we are connecting innovators, investors, senior executives, institutional partners, and global talent to one of the world’s largest full-stack venture ecosystems—more than 1.2 million square feet of Live, Work, Play, Go. It’s about creating the access, alignment, community, infrastructure, and opportunity founders and organizations need to accelerate their ventures and compete globally. Learn more: https://moraleshr.com/ https://stakspace.com/ EVENT PARTNERSHIPS Join us in San Francisco on October 28, 2026, for One Way Summit 2026. Get on the waitlist before tickets are released: https://lnkd.in/gVsa23gj Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by the host and guests on Silicon Valley Impact are for entertainment and informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice or a solicitation. Listeners are encouraged to consult with a qualified professional before making financial or business decisions.