Join us for an enlightening episode with Arvind Radhakrishnan, Associate Director at WeWork Labs and founder of 21Dojo. Dive into his unique perspective on the startup ecosystem in India and uncover the strategies that have helped numerous startups secure funding and accelerate growth.

Don't miss out on valuable insights into startup strategies, investment criteria, and the challenges of building a two-sided marketplace from someone who has successfully played both roles of founder and investor.

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Guest: Arvind Radhakrishnan

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Topics:

0:00: Introduction
1:30: Arvind's journey into the startup world
5:00: WeWork Labs' approach to evaluating startups
9:15: The WeWork Labs program and its four pillars
15:00: The unique characteristics of the Indian startup ecosystem
24:00: Strategies for startup scaling
30:30: The story behind 21Dojo and its 21 factors
38:00: How 21Dojo worked for both startups and investors
41:45: Building relationships with investors
44:15: The decision to sell 21Dojo
47:45: Promising sectors in the Indian startup ecosystem
51:35: Recommended books: Winning Middle India & Chip War
53:00: Arvind’s next steps and what to look forward to

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