#122 Sheel Mohnot: Living on $1 a day to learn his customers, Becoming one of the best seed FinTech investors, Metaverse weddings & more!

In this episode #122 w Sheel Mohnot, learn about:

• 02:15  - Where were you born and live now?
• 02:30 - What was your first job and now?
• 03:20  - High Flyer in Sheel’s life
• 04:12 - Indian family influences
• 05:19 - High school impressions
• 06:09 - Connecting with Indian / American identity
• 06:51 - Grandfather’s inspiration
• 07:44 - Multi dimensional career interests
• 09:00 - A year living in India on a $1 a day
• 10:18 - Internalising personal values and happiness
• 11:10 - Most painful learning
• 12:26 - Meeting his wife thanks to a dating show
• 12:48 - Taco Bell metaverse wedding
• 13:44 - Hanging out with AirBnB’s Brian Cheesky
• 16:18 - Business opportunity in podcasts
• 17:13 - Finance, Consulting, Healthcare
• 18:02 - Mental models for learning
• 18:57 - Crowdfunding as part of a VC round
• 19:50 - State of FinTech today
• 21:07 - Founding team vs product at seed stage
• 21:50 - Transition from angel investor to running a fund
• 22:45 - Questions to ask in first meeting with founder
• 23:51 - Downside of saying no to founders
• 24:42 - Hallmarks of a great enduring Venture firm
• 26:44 - Managing both sides: the LP’s and Founders
• 28:44 - 5 best hall of fame investors
• 29:54 - Best underrated investors
• 30:35 - most unexpected successful founders
• 31:35 - Unpacking Flexport’s business model
• 33:09 - Indian CEO’s
• 34:58 - Building rapport cross cultures
• 37:20 - FinTech in Africa
• 38:01 - Opportunity in Australia
• 39:12 - 3 tips to become a VC today
• 40:12 - Progression within a VC
• 41:51 - Traits of a great investment memo
• 42:50 - Areas founders should be more aware of
• 44:39 - Growth vs burn rates
• 45:15 - Final sprint

It’s now time to explore your curiosity. Please enjoy!

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