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Wharton FinTech Podcast
Urvashi Barooah, Principal at Redpoint Ventures - From Wharton to Venture Investing
Sep 7, 2023
Urvashi Barooah, Principal at Redpoint Ventures, shares her journey from Wharton to venture investing. She discusses her transition from consulting to venture capital, her investment philosophy, and advice for aspiring VCs. They explore the potential of vertical SaaS in various industries and the challenges of staying grounded in VC. They also discuss the qualities of an empathetic investor and supporting the fintech community.
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- Having a clear idea of what you want to do during business school and immersing yourself in the founder community are important steps for MBA students aspiring to enter the world of venture investment.
- Urvashi Barooah focuses on early-stage fintech investments and is particularly interested in vertical SaaS companies that target underserved industries and utilize AI and generative technology to create new efficiencies.
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Irvishi's Life Journey and Entrepreneurial Background
Irvishi Berua, principal at Redpoint Ventures, shares her multicultural background and upbringing in India surrounded by entrepreneurship. She draws inspiration from her parents' experiences as entrepreneurs, witnessing the challenges they faced in running their businesses. She relates these experiences to the tenacity and determination she sees in founders she works with in venture capital.
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