Solving NRI Fintech Pain with Belong | From Hedge Funds to Startups | Ankur’s Founder Journey

In this episode, we sit down with Ankur Choudhary, a serial FinTech entrepreneur and IIT Kanpur alumnus, to discuss his journey from working at hedge funds to building two impactful startups: Goalwise and his current venture, Belong.Ankur shares the story behind Belong, a platform designed to simplify investing in India for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). [cite_start]He delves into the significant challenges NRIs face, from complex KYC processes and the need for an active Indian mobile number [cite_start]to navigating double taxation and the difficulties of repatriating funds.Discover how Belong is leveraging India's new GIFT City, a special economic zone with its own financial regulator, to overcome these hurdles. [cite_start]Ankur explains how this innovative regulatory framework allows for USD-denominated investments, easier fund transfers, and a more streamlined, tax-friendly experience for the Indian diaspora.[cite_start]Join us as we explore Ankur's entrepreneurial path, the lessons learned from his first startup, Goalwise [cite_start], his experience as a VC investor, and his insights on building a product, fundraising, and identifying the right time to exit.This episode is a must-watch for aspiring entrepreneurs, product managers, and anyone interested in the future of FinTech and investment in India.