Business Podcast by Roohi | VC, Startups

Finally after months I am back with a new episodeThis one features Jeston Lu a legend- behind Grand Tour HQ, and moreIn this conversation we get into1. Study Abroad2. Grand Tour HQYou can follow Jeston below:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jestonlu787/X: https://x.com/jestonlu?s=21&t=chThpLoxSfA_oCiLbEq5ngJeston's Website here: https://jestonlu.com/You can follow the host Roohi here:X:https://x.com/roohi_kr?s=21&t=chThpLoxSfA_oCiLbEq5ngLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/

After a few months break, I am back with a new episode of the podcastIn this episode, I chat with Alysha Lobo, one of the most interesting writers on China and India's hardware and robotics sceneWe talk about:1. Cobots2. Physical AI spaceand moreGuest Alysha Lobo's Handles Alysha X: https://x.com/alysha_loboLinkedIn:⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alysha-lobo-060685/Host Roohi Kazi’s Handles ⤵︎ LinkedIn:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠@roohik2Twitter:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/roohi_kr?s=21&t=chThpLoxSfA_oCiLbEq5ng⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠E-Mail: [email protected] GET FEATURED ON “Business Podcast by Roohi” Email at: [email protected]

Excited to share this episodeFeaturing Himanshu of Upsurge GrantsDuring my conversation with Himanshu, we got into1. How he manages all his projects- Only Functions, and more2. Upsurge Grants- selection criteria- Whether the grant is self-funded or sponsored3. Uspurge Labs4. Ground Zero Podcast5. How to keep up to date with the newest happenings in AI and MLHope you enjoy this episode!Guest Himanshu Dubey:  Himanshu X:https://x.com/himanshustwtsLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/himanshud2611/Podcast: Ground Zero on YouTubeHost Roohi Kazi’s Handles ⤵︎ LinkedIn:  ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠@roohik2Twitter:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/roohi_kr?s=21&t=chThpLoxSfA_oCiLbEq5ng⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠E-Mail: [email protected] GET FEATURED ON “Business Podcast by Roohi” Email at: [email protected]

In this episode I cover some lessons learned from studying Ramp's journeyThe information in this episode is based on a podcast interview for BizPodRoohi with Mark Goldberger, and some publicly available information- like podcasts, YouTube videos newsletter and moreHere are the sources:https://ramp.com/blog/ramp-raised-500m-to-build-the-future-of-financehttps://www.forbes.com/companies/ramp/https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/paribushttps://ramp.com/customers#all-storieshttps://support.ramp.com/hc/en-us/articles/4417685250195-Ramp-overviewhttps://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ootmv0jubph2l88jgkr7h/Eric-Glyman-Hiring-Super-ICs-Transcript.pdf?rlkey=faxjs4sucdpkm7twb425dzck0&e=3&st=e7hruhhb&dl=0https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrqo-dAQpfcWouter's Pod: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6LTBW8aQGoZnKUSNpBZL7y?si=c93ba51b6ad74c4aPacky's Newsletter: https://www.notboring.co/p/ramping-upListen to my episode with Mark from 2023 here: https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/episodes/deep-dive-on-ramp-and-sales-ft-mark-goldbergerhead-of-enterprise-sales-at-rampHost Roohi's handles below: X:⁠https://x.com/roohi_kr?s=21&t=chThpLoxSfA_oCiLbEq5ng⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/⁠Other episodes of the pod here: ⁠https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/Email: [email protected]

Today's guest is Manish Patel of Nava VenturesManish is a Silicon Valley Veteran, having worked at Google before IPO, and eventually found his way to Venture Capital at Nava VenturesThis is a fantastic episode that dives into Google, his journey, and moreYou can connect with Manish belowNava Ventures Website Website: https://www.nava.vc/Manish's email: [email protected] Roohi's handles below: X:https://x.com/roohi_kr?s=21&t=chThpLoxSfA_oCiLbEq5ngLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/Other episodes of the pod here: https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/

Excited to share this episodeFeaturing Kushal Bhagia of All In CapitalDuring my conversation with Kushal we get into- All In Capital- Founder Archetypesand more topicsHope you enjoy this episode!Guest Kushal Bhagia's Handles Kushal's X: https://x.com/kushalbhagiaKushal's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kushalbhagiaOther links:All In Capital's Website: https://allincapital.vc/Host Roohi Kazi’s Handles ⤵︎ LinkedIn:  ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠@roohik2Twitter:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/roohi_kr?s=21&t=chThpLoxSfA_oCiLbEq5ng⁠⁠⁠⁠E-Mail: [email protected] GET FEATURED ON “Business Podcast by Roohi” Email at: [email protected]

Stoked to sayWe had Tim Draper on Business Podcast by Roohi recentlyFor one of the biggest and most interesting episodes till dateDuring my conversation with Tim we got into- India- His background and more topicsHope you enjoy this episode!Guest Tim Drapers Handles⤵︎ Tim Draper X: https://x.com/TimDraperTim Draper LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothydraper/Other links: Draper University: https://draperuniversity.com/Meet the Drapers: https://www.meetthedrapers.com/Draper Associates: https://www.draper.vc/Host Roohi Kazi’s Handles ⤵︎ LinkedIn:  ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠@roohik2Twitter:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/roohi_kr?s=21&t=chThpLoxSfA_oCiLbEq5ng⁠⁠⁠E-Mail: [email protected] GET FEATURED ON “Business Podcast by Roohi” Email at: [email protected]

In this episode I chat with Rohit Beri of ArthAlpha- ArthAlpha recently raised 2M In this conversation with Rohit we get into:1) Co Founder Fit2) ArthAlpha and moreGuest Rohit Beri's Handles⤵︎ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohit-beri/⁠Host Roohi Kazi’s Handles ⤵︎ LinkedIn:  ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠@roohik2Twitter:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://x.com/roohi_kr?s=21&t=chThpLoxSfA_oCiLbEq5ng⁠⁠E-Mail: [email protected] GET FEATURED ON “Business Podcast by Roohi” Email at: [email protected]

A few months ago I had a chat with Harsh Gupta of Flourish Ventures India about the India story, their India operations, and moreThanks to his PR team for helping to set up this episodeGuest Harsh Gupta's Handles⤵︎ X:https://x.com/Harsh_Gupta27LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harsh-gupta-6176728b/Host Roohi Kazi’s Handles ⤵︎ LinkedIn:  ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠@roohik2Twitter:⁠⁠ ⁠https://x.com/roohi_kr?s=21&t=chThpLoxSfA_oCiLbEq5ng⁠E-Mail: [email protected] GET FEATURED ON “Business Podcast by Roohi” Email at: [email protected]

A few months ago I had an amazing opportunity to chat with Cyan Banister: Co Founder of Long Journey VenturesCyan has backed some incredible companies as an angel and now a VCAnd in this episode we chat aboutLong Journey Ventures Investment ThesisSkills to Break into Venture CapitalBiggest wins or Anti PortfolioAnd moreThere's a bit of background noise in this episodeThanks to Kat on her team for helping to arrange this episodeGuest Cyan Banisters Handles⤵︎ X: ⁠https://x.com/cyantistLong Journey Ventures Website:https://www.longjourney.vc/Edge of Esmerelda: https://www.edgeesmeralda.com/Host Roohi Kazi’s Handles ⤵︎ LinkedIn:  ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠@roohik2Twitter:⁠⁠ https://x.com/roohi_kr?s=21&t=chThpLoxSfA_oCiLbEq5ngE-Mail: [email protected] GET FEATURED ON “Business Podcast by Roohi” Email at: [email protected]

This month's episode features none other than Nick Huber(Sweaty Startup on X)Nick has built an audience and following of over 100 k + on X During the conversation with Nick we chat about1. A few of the concepts from his new book2. From Cornell University to Businessand other topicsGuest Nick Huber's Handles⤵︎ Ideas; https://sweatystartup.com/ideasEmail: nick@sweatystartupX: https://x.com/sweatystartupNick’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Sweaty-Startup-Doing-Boring-Things/dp/006338762XHost Roohi Kazi’s Handles ⤵︎ LinkedIn:  ⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/⁠⁠⁠Instagram:  ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/roohik2/#⁠⁠⁠Twitter:⁠ ⁠⁠https://x.com/roohi_kr⁠⁠⁠E-Mail: [email protected] GET FEATURED ON “Business Podcast by Roohi” Email at: [email protected]

This months episode of BizPodRoohi features John TayJohn grew up in a single income family homeAnd worked different kinds of jobs like at a petrol pump, Mc Donalds and eventually found his way to Venture Capital and startupsThis episode is inspiring for anyone who wants to make itWe chat about:1. John's journey to Tin Men Capital2. How to bring back the builders energy to SEAGuest John Tay's Handles⤵︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johntyc/Tin Men Capital Website: https://www.tinmen.asia/Host Roohi Kazi’s Handles ⤵︎ LinkedIn:   ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/⁠⁠Instagram:  ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/roohik2/#⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠https://x.com/roohi_kr⁠⁠E-Mail: [email protected] GET FEATURED ON “Business Podcast by Roohi” Email at: [email protected]

In this podcast I am joined by a dream guestRohit Bhargava: Host of The Startup Playbook Podcast, The Founder of The Komo ClubWe chat about:Podcasting in 2025 and beyondThe Komo Club GenesisThe Startup Playbook PodcastPlaybook VenturesGuest Rohit's Handles⤵︎ The Komo Club Website here: https://www.thekomoclub.com/Email: [email protected]’s Rohit’s LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohbhargava/Heres The Startup Playbook Podcast link: https://open.spotify.com/show/0pIPF1J8KiK0VnCq5XIl03?si=6db67403426c4e0cHost Roohi Kazi’s Handles ⤵︎ LinkedIn:   ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/⁠Instagram:  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/roohik2/#⁠Twitter: ⁠https://x.com/roohi_kr⁠E-Mail: [email protected] GET FEATURED ON “Business Podcast by Roohi” Email at: [email protected]

In this podcast I am joined by Karna Shinde  Karna is a strategic angel investorWe chat about red, and green flags in founders, advice on mentorship, and more topicsJoin the Whatsapp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DQ5OVsL6n9n8parDzdYG4a(Get Regular Updates on Podcasts guests, Events & More!)Guest Karna’s Handles⤵︎ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/karna-d-shinde-55126621/Email: [email protected] Roohi Kazi’s Handles ⤵︎ LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/roohik2/#Twitter: https://x.com/roohi_krE-Mail: [email protected] GET FEATURED ON “Business Podcast by Roohi” Email at: [email protected]

One of the up and upcoming people in the micro grants space Suhas and Andrew Co Founded EVM Capital In this episode we get into 1. Early days of EVM Capital 2, What EVM looks for in builders Connect with Suhas below: X: https://x.com/suhasasumukh Email: [email protected] EVM Capital's Website: https://www.evm.capital/ Connect with the host Roohi below X:https://x.com/roohi_kr LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/ Email: [email protected] If you are in Mumbai we are hosting our first meet up for BizPodRoohi in Versova. On Jan 26th You can sign up for it here: https://lu.ma/l2m3k9zg

Waited for 3 years to make this episode happen It was worth the wait During this episode we spoke about: - Hanover and more Connect with Chris here: X: https://x.com/chrishlad Hanover's Website: ⁠https://www.hanover.co/ Connect with the host Roohi here: X:⁠⁠https://x.com/roohi_kr⁠⁠ LinkedIn:⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/⁠ Big news We are planning to host two meet ups for Business Podcast by Roohi internationally in 2025 1) First one in Versova, Mumbai on Jan 26th, 2025 2) Second one in Bangalore, India around Feb/ March 2025 Huge thanks to everyone who agreed to be city hosts, on the ground folks Link to register for the Versova one here: ⁠https://lu.ma/l2m3k9zg⁠

Today's episode features James Conde Investor Relations at Plug and Play APAC In this under 30 minute deep dive episode we get into: 1. Culture 2. Early days at Plug and Play Thanks to Jay Mahajan- for designing the epic thumbnails Special thanks to Fatima Abdullah for making the intro here, and this episode happen Connect with James Conde here: LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesconde/ Plug and Play APAC here: https://www.plugandplayapac.com/ Connect with the host Roohi here: X:⁠https://x.com/roohi_kr⁠ LinkedIn:⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/ Big news We are planning to host two meet ups for Business Podcast by Roohi internationally in 2025 1) First one in Versova, Mumbai on Jan 26th, 2025 2) Second one in Bangalore, India around Feb/ March 2025 Huge thanks to everyone who agreed to be city hosts, on the ground folks Link to register for the Versova one here: https://lu.ma/l2m3k9zg

A few months ago I was lucky to get a chance to sit down with Akshat in Dubai Akshat is one of the people behind Arrayah Hacker House Hear more about his journey, and the vision behind starting Arrayah Hacker House Connect with Akshat here: X: https://x.com/lifeoftheshat LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akshat418 Connect with the host Roohi here: X:https://x.com/roohi_kr LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/

In this episode I am joined by Ari Dutilh building Bagel Fund, and helping to grow Merge Club - Merge Club is a fantastic initiative of Julian Weisser and Team We chat about: 1. His life's work and many other topics Connect with Ari below: Ari's Website: https://www.aridutilh.com/ Merge Club grant guide: https://merge.club/guide You can connect with the host Roohi below:  Business Podcast by Roohi Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/roohi_kr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/

This week we are joined by Adrija of Sattva Ventures  We talked about: 1. Sattva Ventures 2. Building in India 3. YC Concept in India Connect with Adrija below LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrija-agarwal-366971a9/ You can connect with the host Roohi below:  Business Podcast by Roohi Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/roohi_kr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/

Today's guest is Sanjay Nath the Co Founder of Blume Ventures Had a super interesting discussion with Sanjay around Blume Ventures Blume Ventures is a top notch VC Fund in India and have an excellent content strategy Blume has invested in companies like Unacademy, Classplus, Purplle, and more- across various funds You can connect with Sanjay Below: X: https://x.com/sanjaynath LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjaynath/ Blume Ventures Website: https://blume.vc/ Blume Ventures Podcast: https://blume.vc/podcasts/blume-podcast You can connect with Roohi here: Business Podcast by Roohi Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/roohi_kr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Business Podcast by Roohi WhatsApp group here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/EaW4eKQ3qU64ifwf17UTIT

Today's guest is the first repeat guest on the podcast Had a super interesting discussion with Juan Abundes: Solo GP at Aito Capital In this podcast we cover: GP’s leaving to start their own funds Creative ways of liquidity Secondary Funds Funds merging, and acquisitions and more You can connect with Juan Below: Juan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-manuel-abundes Aito Capital website: https://aito.my.canva.site/ Aito Capital Portfolio: https://invited-pepper-ce9.notion.site/Aito-Capital-Portfolio-d490376b01b64d0284af7ef99be0a243 You can connect with Roohi here: Business Podcast by Roohi Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/roohi_kr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Business Podcast by Roohi WhatsApp group here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/EaW4eKQ3qU64ifwf17UTIT

This week's episode features Wei Yong of XVC We cover 1. Investing in China and more Connect with Wei below: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wy2024/ Check out the XVC Website here: https://www.xvc.com/en/ You can connect with Roohi here: Business Podcast by Roohi Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/roohi_kr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Business Podcast by Roohi WhatsApp group here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/EaW4eKQ3qU64ifwf17UTIT

This week's episode features Sina Meraji of Learning Loop  In this in person podcast we get into: 1. Network effects and more Connect with Sina below: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sinameraji/ X:https://x.com/sinasanm Check out the Learning Loop Website here: https://www.learningloop.com/ Learning Loop X here: https://x.com/learninglooporg You can connect with Roohi here: Business Podcast by Roohi Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/roohi_kr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Business Podcast by Roohi WhatsApp group here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/EaW4eKQ3qU64ifwf17UTIT

In this episode I get into podcast growth, and many other topics You can connect with Roohi here: Business Podcast by Roohi Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/roohi_kr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Business Podcast by Roohi WhatsApp group here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/EaW4eKQ3qU64ifwf17UTIT

This week we are joined by Jon Chu of Khosla Ventures We talked about: Khosla Ventures Investment Thesis What KV looks for in founding teams His Journey to VC  Advice for applying to YC And more Great chatting with Jon Connect with Jon below: LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jchu/ X: ⁠https://x.com/heyjchu You can connect with Roohi here: Business Podcast by Roohi Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/roohi_kr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Business Podcast by Roohi WhatsApp group here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/EaW4eKQ3qU64ifwf17UTIT

This week we are joined by Dhruv Sane of Malpani Ventures We talked about: 1. His Journey to VC 2. Views on the VC and Startups ecosystem changed 3. Patient Capital And more Really enjoyed talking to Dhruv Thanks to Aryan Mulchandani and Siddharth Shah for their help with some of the questions for this episode! Connect with Dhruv below: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhruvsane/ X: https://x.com/SaneDhruv Check out Malpani Ventures Website here: https://www.malpaniventures.com/ Check out the Sane View here: https://dhruvsane.substack.com/ You can connect with Roohi here: Business Podcast by Roohi Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/roohi_kr⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Business Podcast by Roohi WhatsApp group here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/EaW4eKQ3qU64ifwf17UTIT

Today's guest is Amrit Sheneva- Founder of Flashmates My key takeaways: Podcasting = exponential grow your network, and audience Media adds distribution Network effects matters a lot  IRL connections are really important You can connect with Amrit here: X:https://x.com/0xastro98 Flashmates website:https://flashmates.tech/ You can connect with Roohi here: Business Podcast by Roohi Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/roohi_kr⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/⁠⁠⁠ Join the Business Podcast by Roohi WhatsApp group here: ⁠⁠⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/EaW4eKQ3qU64ifwf17UTIT

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Today's monthly episode of The Journey is about: 1. Origin story of the podcast 2. what’s been going on 3. engaging in communities 4. shooting shot concept You can connect with Roohi here: Business Podcast by Roohi Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/roohi_kr⁠⁠ LinkedIn:⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/⁠⁠ Join the Business Podcast by Roohi WhatsApp group here: ⁠⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/EaW4eKQ3qU64ifwf17UTIT⁠ Send me an email with feedback, anything at [email protected]

Myntra is a mammoth of a company with a valuation of around 5 Billion Today's guest is Ex Myntra and Co Founder of HealSpan We chatted about. 1. Angel vs VC debate 2.What drew Sabarinath to Bangalore and more You can connect with Sabarinath and HealSpan below: HealSpan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/healspan/ HealSpan website: https://www.healspan.com/ Sabarinath's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabarinath-u-8b1a1896/ You can connect with Roohi here: Business Podcast by Roohi Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/roohi_kr⁠⁠ LinkedIn:⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/⁠⁠ Join the Business Podcast by Roohi WhatsApp group here: ⁠⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/EaW4eKQ3qU64ifwf17UTIT

He's amassed over 20 k + YouTube subscribers Hosts a top rated podcast This weeks guest is Dilip Kumar of Rainmatter, The Other Side Podcast Some key takeaways: 1. Cold email needs to evoke an emotion and more You can connect with Dilip here: X: ⁠https://x.com/kmr_dilip⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/dilipevs/⁠ Rainmatter website: ⁠https://rainmatter.com/⁠ You can connect with Roohi here: Business Podcast by Roohi Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠https://x.com/roohi_kr⁠ LinkedIn:⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/⁠ Join the Business Podcast by Roohi WhatsApp group here: ⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/EaW4eKQ3qU64ifwf17UTIT⁠

He’s built a podcast to 10 K + YouTube subscribers And building Astra, and LocalHost  Today’s guest is an impressive u 20 year old Jay Shankarpure Time Stamps for the podcast: 00:00- 2:08- Starting a Podcast and Newsletter 2:08-3:32- YouTube Strategy  3:32- 6:11- Astra  6:11- 7:56- LocalHost 7:56- 9:42- Luck and and Serendipity 9:42-11:14 Opportunities for Young Builders 11:14-12:41 Shooting Shot to Sam Altman 12:41-14:38- Craziest Ideas 14:38- 15:59- Building in Public 15:59- 17:27-Next Things 17:27- 19:35- Types of Content 19:35- 21: 31- Cold Emailing Connect with Jay below:  X: https://x.com/JShankarpure LocalHost: https://offlocalhost.xyz/ Connect with the host Roohi Kazi on the below platforms: Instagram-roohik2 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Roohi Kazi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/roohi_kr⁠ Visit this link for more listening options/platforms for the Business Podcast by Roohi, and next step groups: ⁠https://bop.me/roohikaz⁠ Business Podcast by Roohi Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the Business Podcast by Roohi newsletter here: ⁠⁠https://businesspodcastbyroohi.substack.com/⁠⁠ Subscribe to the YouTube channel here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bizpodroohi?si=V4VxfkFEO4AlEiIz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review of the podcast here on Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-podcast-by-roohi-vc-startups/id1516165457?uo=4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or rate it on Spotify Would really appreciate it! Follow Business Podcast by Roohi on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-podcast-by-roohi/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DM me on X(formerly Twitter) or LinkedIn- if you are interested in sponsoring episodes of the podcast Email me at [email protected] if you have any feedback or requests for guests

VenCap manages around 1.9 B in AUM With over 300 commitments in VC Funds And has been in operation for over 30 years Today’s guest is Sion Evans of VenCap Some key takeaways from the conversation: Putting yourself in situations to take advantage of opportunities Some amount of luck is required Connect with Sion and VenCap below:  VenCap: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vencap-international-plc/ Sion’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sionevans1/ VenCap website: https://www.vencap.com/ Connect with the host Roohi Kazi on the below platforms: Instagram-roohik2 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Roohi Kazi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/roohi_kr Visit this link for more listening options/platforms for the Business Podcast by Roohi, and next step groups: ⁠https://bop.me/roohikaz⁠ Business Podcast by Roohi Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the Business Podcast by Roohi newsletter here: ⁠https://businesspodcastbyroohi.substack.com/⁠ Subscribe to the YouTube channel here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bizpodroohi?si=V4VxfkFEO4AlEiIz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review of the podcast here on Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-podcast-by-roohi-vc-startups/id1516165457?uo=4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or rate it on Spotify Would really appreciate it! Follow Business Podcast by Roohi on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-podcast-by-roohi/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DM me on X(formerly Twitter) or LinkedIn- if you are interested in sponsoring episodes of the podcast Email me at [email protected] if you have any feedback or requests for guests

Had a super fun time hosting Harsh on the podcast We talked about: 1. Finding Opportunities 2. Power of X 3. BuildSpace and DevKits Journey 4. Accelerator and Residency Program Connect with Harsh here: X: https://x.com/itsharshag Gumroad: https://itsharshagrawal.gumroad.com/l/journey Connect with the host Roohi Kazi on the below platforms: Instagram-roohik2 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Roohi Kazi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/roohi_kr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit this link for more listening options/platforms for the Business Podcast by Roohi, and next step groups: ⁠https://bop.me/roohikaz⁠ Business Podcast by Roohi Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the Business Podcast by Roohi newsletter here: ⁠https://businesspodcastbyroohi.substack.com/⁠ Subscribe to the YouTube channel here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bizpodroohi?si=V4VxfkFEO4AlEiIz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review of the podcast here on Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-podcast-by-roohi-vc-startups/id1516165457?uo=4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or rate it on Spotify Would really appreciate it! Follow Business Podcast by Roohi on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-podcast-by-roohi/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DM me on X(formerly Twitter) or LinkedIn- if you are interested in sponsoring episodes of the podcast Email me at [email protected] if you have any feedback or requests for guests

In today's podcast I chat with Nataraj Sindam We dive deep into: 1) Origins of Startup Project Podcast 2) Securing allocation in companies 3)Building distribution from the ground up and more You can connect with Natraj here: Website here: https://thestartupproject.io/nataraj/ You can connect with the host Roohi here: Twitter: https://x.com/roohi_kr Feel free to DM me if you have any feedback on the podcast And would appreciate a rating and review

Had a great time hosting Siddhartha Ahluwalia Co Founder of The Neon Show for a live in person podcast We covered lots of ground in this podcast Short form vs long form content Early Days of The Neon Show And more We had a ton of amazing audience questions as well Sponsor Corner Big shout to today’s episode sponsor Recast Studio Recast Studio helps podcasters and creator to convert their long-form clips to short-form videos, etc with the help of Ai Personally would vouch for their audiogram feature- it’s amazing You can try out Recast Studios here: ⁠⁠https://recast.studio/⁠⁠ Connect with Siddhartha and The Neon Show/ Fund below: X: https://twitter.com/siddharthaa7 YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@TheNeonShoww Siddhartha’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/ X of The Neon Show: twitter.com/TheNeonShoww Instagram of The Neon Show: instagram.com/theneonshoww Website: neon.fund Connect with the host Roohi Kazi on the below platforms: Instagram-roohik2 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Roohi Kazi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/roohi_kr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit this link for more listening options/platforms for the Business Podcast by Roohi, and next step groups: ⁠https://bop.me/roohikaz⁠ Business Podcast by Roohi Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the Business Podcast by Roohi newsletter here: ⁠https://businesspodcastbyroohi.substack.com/⁠ Subscribe to the YouTube channel here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bizpodroohi?si=V4VxfkFEO4AlEiIz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review of the podcast here on Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-podcast-by-roohi-vc-startups/id1516165457?uo=4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or rate it on Spotify Would really appreciate it! Follow Business Podcast by Roohi on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-podcast-by-roohi/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DM me on X(formerly Twitter) or LinkedIn- if you are interested in sponsoring episodes of the podcast Email me at [email protected] if you have any feedback or requests for guests

Had the pleasure and honour of hosting Vinayak Kamath of Hearth Ventures on the podcast  We spoke about: Hearth Ventures Investment thesis Lessons and Mistakes from his various career paths BITS Pilani and more Connect with Vinayak and Hearth Ventures below: Website: https://hearth.ventures/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hearthventures/ Email of Vinayak: [email protected] Connect with the host Roohi Kazi on the below platforms: Instagram-roohik2 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Roohi Kazi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/roohi_kr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit this link for more listening options/platforms for the Business Podcast by Roohi, and next step groups: ⁠https://bop.me/roohikaz⁠ Business Podcast by Roohi Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the Business Podcast by Roohi newsletter here: ⁠https://businesspodcastbyroohi.substack.com/⁠ Subscribe to the YouTube channel here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bizpodroohi?si=V4VxfkFEO4AlEiIz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review of the podcast here on Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-podcast-by-roohi-vc-startups/id1516165457?uo=4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or rate it on Spotify Would really appreciate it! Follow Business Podcast by Roohi on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-podcast-by-roohi/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DM me on X(formerly Twitter) or LinkedIn- if you are interested in sponsoring episodes of the podcast Email me at [email protected] if you have any feedback or requests for guests

Had a lovely time hosting Amit Singh on the podcast We spoke about: 1. Misfits Capital- and attracting high-quality members 2. Shuttl's growth levers 3. How IIT Delhi shaped him 4. Which Type of Investors, VC adds the most value and more Sponsor Corner Big shout to today’s episode sponsor Recast Studio Recast Studio helps podcasters and creator to convert their long-form clips to short-form videos, etc with the help of Ai Personally would vouch for their audiogram feature- it’s amazing You can try out Recast Studios here: ⁠https://recast.studio/⁠ Connect with Amit below: X:⁠https://twitter.com/0xsingh⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://in.linkedin.com/in/amisingh⁠ Connect with the host Roohi Kazi on the below platforms: Instagram-roohik2 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Roohi Kazi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/roohi_kr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit this link for more listening options/platforms for the Business Podcast by Roohi, and next step groups: ⁠https://bop.me/roohikaz⁠ Business Podcast by Roohi Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the Business Podcast by Roohi newsletter here: ⁠https://businesspodcastbyroohi.substack.com/⁠ Subscribe to the YouTube channel here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bizpodroohi?si=V4VxfkFEO4AlEiIz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review of the podcast here on Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-podcast-by-roohi-vc-startups/id1516165457?uo=4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or rate it on Spotify Would really appreciate it! Follow Business Podcast by Roohi on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-podcast-by-roohi/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DM me on X(formerly Twitter) or LinkedIn- if you are interested in sponsoring episodes of the podcast Email me at [email protected] if you have any feedback or requests for guests

In this week's episode, I chat with Ankit Mehrotra of Dineout We discuss about: 1. Dineout Acquisition and more Sponsor Corner Big shout to today’s episode sponsor Recast Studio Recast Studio helps podcasters and creator to convert their long-form clips to short-form videos, etc with the help of Ai Personally would vouch for their audiogram feature- it’s amazing You can try out Recast Studios here: https://recast.studio/ Connect with Ankit here: LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/ankitatdineout Connect with the host Roohi Kazi on the below platforms: Instagram-roohik2 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Roohi Kazi⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/roohi_kr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit this link for more listening options/platforms for the Business Podcast by Roohi, and next step groups: ⁠https://bop.me/roohikaz⁠ Business Podcast by Roohi Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the Business Podcast by Roohi newsletter here: ⁠https://businesspodcastbyroohi.substack.com/⁠ Subscribe to the YouTube channel here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bizpodroohi?si=V4VxfkFEO4AlEiIz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review of the podcast here on Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-podcast-by-roohi-vc-startups/id1516165457?uo=4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or rate it on Spotify Would really appreciate it! Follow Business Podcast by Roohi on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-podcast-by-roohi/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DM me on X(formerly Twitter) or LinkedIn- if you are interested in sponsoring episodes of the podcast Email me at [email protected] if you have any feedback or requests for guests

In this week's episode, I chat with Gueri Segura of Tenmas We discuss about: Building in Peru Scrappiest Thing when building Tenmas Sponsor Corner Big shout to this month's sponsor The Undefeated Underdogs Podcast by Sharath Kuruganty for making this episode happen The Undefeated Underdogs is an excellent podcast(as a listener I can vouch for this) It's well-researched and Sharath's curiosity shines through as he explores the VC, startups, and creators' landscape:  Find the Undefeated Underdogs Podcast here: ⁠⁠⁠https://undefeatedunderdogs.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠- or wherever you get your podcasts You can follow Geuri here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/gueri/ Check out the Tenmas website here: https://www.tenmas.app/ Connect with the host Roohi Kazi on the below platforms: Instagram-roohik2 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Roohi Kazi⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/roohi_kr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit this link for more listening options/platforms for the Business Podcast by Roohi, and next step groups: ⁠https://bop.me/roohikaz⁠ Business Podcast by Roohi Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the Business Podcast by Roohi newsletter here: ⁠https://businesspodcastbyroohi.substack.com/⁠ Subscribe to the YouTube channel here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bizpodroohi?si=V4VxfkFEO4AlEiIz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review of the podcast here on Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-podcast-by-roohi-vc-startups/id1516165457?uo=4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or rate it on Spotify Would really appreciate it! Follow Business Podcast by Roohi on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-podcast-by-roohi/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DM me on X(formerly Twitter) or LinkedIn- if you are interested in sponsoring episodes of the podcast Email me at [email protected] if you have any feedback or requests for guests

This week I spoke with Andrew Gluck(of irrvrnt VC) and Tristin Chambers(of Sprk GCA) We discuss about: State of Solo GP’s- trends Hard to Fundraise for VC Fund Sponsor Corner Big shout to this month's sponsor The Undefeated Underdogs Podcast by Sharath Kuruganty for making this episode happen The Undefeated Underdogs is an excellent podcast(as a listener I can vouch for this) It's well-researched and Sharath's curiosity shines through as he explores the VC, startups, and creators' landscape:  Find the Undefeated Underdogs Podcast here: ⁠⁠https://undefeatedunderdogs.com/⁠⁠⁠- or wherever you get your podcasts You can follow Andrew on: X here: https://twitter.com/irrvrntVC Check our Irrvrnt VC website here: https://www.irrvrnt.com/ You can follow Tristin on: Follow Tristin on X here: https://twitter.com/TaZeTheGod Spark GCA X handle: https://twitter.com/SparkGCA Spark GCA Website: https://sparkgca.com/ Connect with the host Roohi Kazi on the below platforms: Instagram-roohik2 LinkedIn: ⁠Roohi Kazi⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/roohi_kr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit this link for more listening options/platforms for the Business Podcast by Roohi, and next step groups: ⁠https://bop.me/roohikaz⁠ Business Podcast by Roohi Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the Business Podcast by Roohi newsletter here: ⁠https://businesspodcastbyroohi.substack.com/⁠ Subscribe to the YouTube channel here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bizpodroohi?si=V4VxfkFEO4AlEiIz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review of the podcast here on Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-podcast-by-roohi-vc-startups/id1516165457?uo=4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or rate it on Spotify Would really appreciate it! Follow Business Podcast by Roohi on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-podcast-by-roohi/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DM me on X(formerly Twitter) or LinkedIn- if you are interested in sponsoring episodes of the podcast Email me at [email protected] if you have any feedback or requests for guests

This week I spoke with Abhinav Das(CEO of Orangewood Labs) We discuss about: 1. Made in India Robots 2. Sam Altman Advice 3. Bullish on Hardware 4. YC Advice Sponsor Corner Big shout to this month's sponsor The Undefeated Underdogs Podcast by Sharath Kuruganty for making this episode happen The Undefeated Underdogs is an excellent podcast(as a listener I can vouch for this) It's well-researched and Sharath's curiosity shines through as he explores the VC, startups, and creators' landscape:  Find the Undefeated Underdogs Podcast here: ⁠https://undefeatedunderdogs.com/⁠⁠- or wherever you get your podcasts Connect with Abhinav here: X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Abhindas1 Connect with the host Roohi Kazi on the below platforms: Instagram-roohik2 LinkedIn: Roohi Kazi Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/roohi_kr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit this link for more listening options/platforms for the Business Podcast by Roohi, and next step groups: ⁠https://bop.me/roohikaz⁠ Business Podcast by Roohi Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the Business Podcast by Roohi newsletter here: ⁠https://businesspodcastbyroohi.substack.com/⁠ Subscribe to the YouTube channel here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bizpodroohi?si=V4VxfkFEO4AlEiIz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review of the podcast here on Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-podcast-by-roohi-vc-startups/id1516165457?uo=4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or rate it on Spotify Would really appreciate it! Follow Business Podcast by Roohi on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-podcast-by-roohi/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DM me on X(formerly Twitter) or LinkedIn- if you are interested in sponsoring episodes of the podcast Email me at [email protected] if you have any feedback or requests for guests

This week I spoke with Chris Madden(CEO of Good Future Media) We discuss about: 1. His journey from English teacher to clip flipper. 2. Highlighted successes at 20VC  3. What it takes to create a podcast today 4. What's next as they build their agency, and launch ⁠⁠@ImagineAILive⁠⁠ Sponsor Corner Big shout to this month's sponsor The Undefeated Underdogs Podcast by Sharath Kuruganty for making this episode happen The Undefeated Underdogs is an excellent podcast(as a listener I can vouch for this) It's well-researched and Sharath's curiosity shines through as he explores the VC, startups, and creators' landscape:  Find the Undefeated Underdogs Podcast here: https://undefeatedunderdogs.com/⁠- or wherever you get your podcasts Connect with Chris here:  LinkedIn:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://kr.linkedin.com/in/chris-madden-ab79a28a⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ChrisMadden_⁠⁠ Connect with the host Roohi Kazi on the below platforms: Instagram-roohik2 LinkedIn: Roohi Kazi Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/roohi_kr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit this link for more listening options/platforms for the Business Podcast by Roohi, and next step groups: ⁠https://bop.me/roohikaz⁠ Business Podcast by Roohi Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the Business Podcast by Roohi newsletter here: ⁠https://businesspodcastbyroohi.substack.com/⁠ Subscribe to the YouTube channel here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bizpodroohi?si=V4VxfkFEO4AlEiIz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review of the podcast here on Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-podcast-by-roohi-vc-startups/id1516165457?uo=4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or rate it on Spotify Would really appreciate it! Follow Business Podcast by Roohi on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-podcast-by-roohi/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DM me on X(formerly Twitter) or LinkedIn- if you are interested in sponsoring episodes of the podcast Email me at [email protected] if you have any feedback or requests for guests

This week I chatted with Ujjwal Sarin(Founder of Nu Republic) We discuss about: 1. Shark Tank India 2. Fending Off Competition? 3. Made in India Brand? and more Connect with Ujjwal here: LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ujjwalsarin/ X: https://twitter.com/ujjwal_sarin Connect with the host Roohi Kazi on the below platforms: Instagram-roohik2 LinkedIn: Roohi Kazi Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/roohi_kr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit this link for more listening options/platforms for the Business Podcast by Roohi, and next step groups: ⁠https://bop.me/roohikaz⁠ Business Podcast by Roohi Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the Business Podcast by Roohi newsletter here: ⁠https://businesspodcastbyroohi.substack.com/⁠ Subscribe to the YouTube channel here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bizpodroohi?si=V4VxfkFEO4AlEiIz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review of the podcast here on Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-podcast-by-roohi-vc-startups/id1516165457?uo=4⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or rate it on Spotify Would really appreciate it! Follow Business Podcast by Roohi on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-podcast-by-roohi/⁠⁠⁠⁠ DM me on X(formerly Twitter) or LinkedIn- if you are interested in sponsoring episodes of the podcast Email me at [email protected] if you have any feedback or requests for guests

This week I chatted with Alexander Piskunov(Partner at Kaan Ventures) We discuss about: 1. SEA VC trends?  2. AI and all the craze and more Connect with Alexander here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-piskunov/ Connect with the host Roohi Kazi on the below platforms: Instagram-roohik2 LinkedIn: Roohi Kazi Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/roohi_kr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit this link for more listening options/platforms for the Business Podcast by Roohi, and next step groups: ⁠https://bop.me/roohikaz⁠ Business Podcast by Roohi Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the Business Podcast by Roohi newsletter here: ⁠https://businesspodcastbyroohi.substack.com/⁠ Subscribe to the YouTube channel here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bizpodroohi?si=V4VxfkFEO4AlEiIz⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review of the podcast here on Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-podcast-by-roohi-vc-startups/id1516165457?uo=4⁠⁠⁠ Or rate it on Spotify Would really appreciate it! Follow Business Podcast by Roohi on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-podcast-by-roohi/⁠⁠⁠ DM me on X(formerly Twitter) or LinkedIn- if you are interested in sponsoring episodes of the podcast Email me at [email protected] if you have any feedback or requests for guests

In this episode I am joined by Tanya Aggarwal- an Ex VC and Alexander Piskunov- Partner at Kaan Ventures We dove into: 1. State of VC 2. LP's being on-boarded or not Connect with Tanya below: X: https://twitter.com/iamtanya338 Connect with Alexander below: Alexander: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-piskunov/ Connect with the host Roohi Kazi on the below platforms: Instagram-roohik2 LinkedIn: Roohi Kazi Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/roohi_kr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit this link for more listening options/platforms for the Business Podcast by Roohi, and next step groups: ⁠https://bop.me/roohikaz⁠ Business Podcast by Roohi Website: ⁠⁠https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/⁠⁠ Subscribe to the Business Podcast by Roohi newsletter here: ⁠https://businesspodcastbyroohi.substack.com/⁠ Subscribe to the YouTube channel here: ⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bizpodroohi?si=V4VxfkFEO4AlEiIz⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review of the podcast here on Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-podcast-by-roohi-vc-startups/id1516165457?uo=4⁠⁠ Or rate it on Spotify Would really appreciate it! Follow Business Podcast by Roohi on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-podcast-by-roohi/⁠⁠ DM me on X(formerly Twitter) or LinkedIn- if you are interested in sponsoring episodes of the podcast Email me at [email protected] if you have any feedback or requests for guests

This week I spoke with Prateek Tosniwal: Partner at MI Capital   We talked about: 1. His take on Zepto?2. Opportunities in Tier 2 cities3. Getting started in angel investing4. Cracking Storytelling Connect with Prateek below: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prateek-tosniwal-1372bab8/ Connect with the host Roohi Kazi on the below platforms: Instagram-roohik2 LinkedIn: Roohi Kazi Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/roohi_kr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit this link for more listening options/platforms for the Business Podcast by Roohi, and next step groups: ⁠https://bop.me/roohikaz⁠ Business Podcast by Roohi Website: ⁠https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/⁠ Subscribe to the Business Podcast by Roohi newsletter here: ⁠https://businesspodcastbyroohi.substack.com/⁠ Subscribe to the YouTube channel here: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bizpodroohi?si=V4VxfkFEO4AlEiIz⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review of the podcast here on Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-podcast-by-roohi-vc-startups/id1516165457?uo=4⁠ Or rate it on Spotify Would really appreciate it! Follow Business Podcast by Roohi on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-podcast-by-roohi/⁠ DM me on X(formerly Twitter) or LinkedIn- if you are interested in sponsoring episodes of the podcast

This week I spoke with Adam Draper of Boost VC   We talked about: 1. Investing in India 2. Finding opportunities like Coinbase 3. Reaching out cold- Tips? 5. His take on Crypto Connect with Adam below: Adam's Email: [email protected] Boost VC website: https://www.boost.vc/ Connect with the host Roohi Kazi on the below platforms: Instagram-roohik2 LinkedIn: Roohi Kazi Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/roohi_kr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit this link for more listening options/platforms for the Business Podcast by Roohi, and next step groups: ⁠https://bop.me/roohikaz⁠ Business Podcast by Roohi Website: https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/ Subscribe to the Business Podcast by Roohi newsletter here: ⁠https://businesspodcastbyroohi.substack.com/⁠ Subscribe to the YouTube channel here: ⁠https://youtube.com/@bizpodroohi?si=V4VxfkFEO4AlEiIz⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review of the podcast here on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-podcast-by-roohi-vc-startups/id1516165457?uo=4 Or rate it on Spotify Would really appreciate it! Follow Business Podcast by Roohi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-podcast-by-roohi/ DM me on X(formerly Twitter) or LinkedIn- if you are interested in sponsoring episodes of the podcast

This week I spoke with Ali Jamal of First Check Ventures   We talked about: 1. Community building in LatAm? 2. Top Tips for raising a VC Fund, and building a track record 3. His reason behind investing in emerging regions 4. Growing a company from 0-1 Ali has had a phenomenal career Spanning different regions of the world From Investment Banking to Growth at companies like Rappi And is now founder and solo GP at First Check Ventures Connect with Ali below: Ali's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mralijamal/ First Check Ventures: https://www.firstcheckventures.com/ Connect with the host Roohi Kazi on the below platforms: Instagram-roohik2 LinkedIn: Roohi Kazi Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/roohi_kr⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit this link for more listening options/platforms for the Business Podcast by Roohi, and next step groups: ⁠https://bop.me/roohikaz⁠ Business Podcast by Roohi Website: https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/ Subscribe to the Business Podcast by Roohi newsletter here: ⁠https://businesspodcastbyroohi.substack.com/⁠ Subscribe to the YouTube channel here: ⁠https://youtube.com/@bizpodroohi?si=V4VxfkFEO4AlEiIz⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review of the podcast here on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-podcast-by-roohi-vc-startups/id1516165457?uo=4 Or rate it on Spotify Would really appreciate it! Follow Business Podcast by Roohi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-podcast-by-roohi/ DM me on X(formerly Twitter) or LinkedIn- if you are interested in sponsoring episodes of the podcast