The Neon Show Vishal Gupta, Bessemer Venture Partners
Oct 6, 2019
01:03:22
Podcast with Vishal Gupta, Managing Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners.“When you create a Network effect, your moats become stronger and your growth is also disproportionate.” - Vishal GuptaVishal did his MBA from IIM Calcutta, in 2002. Post which he initially worked with HCL and later joined Reliance Capital Private Equity in 2003.Finally, he joined Bessemer Venture Partners in 2006.Some of the portfolio companies at Bessemer Venture Partners India include - Bigbasket, Swiggy, Pharmeasy, Urbanclap and DocsApp among others.In this podcast, Vishal shares, about startups with Strong Distributions Channels, opportunities in Healthcare and more.Some Questions answered by Vishal in this Podcast -1. What’s his take on Operational heavy businesses like Bigbasket & Swiggy ?2. What does he think Distributions & Supply Channels in Startups?3. Why does he believe in Data-driven board meetings?4. What is his thesis for opportunities in Healthcare in India?5. What markets didn’t worked out for him?P.S. I would like to give a big shoutout to Qtrove.comQtrove.com is a content and community driven curated marketplace that exhibits and sells natural, organic and non-mass produced products made by small and local sellers driven by passion and purpose. Qtrove.com wants its consumers to 'MakeTheSwitch' to a sustainable lifestyle for a better tomorrow. Qtrove.com wants to change how you consume products IN your body (that is food), ON your body (that is personal care) and AROUND your body (Household Care). They are the G-Commerce (G stands for Good) guys. Use the code 100x to get exclusive 20% discount till 31st oct 2019. I have myself made lifestyle switch into more organic and sustainable products. For eg. the honey and sugar which I consume, the soaps which I use at my home are all made by these local sellers made by hand. Not only you are using something which is good for your body, you are also providing livelihood to so many people.