Rishi Taparia, Co-founder and General Partner at Garuda Ventures, has a rich history as an operator at Poynt and Legion. He discusses the dramatic shifts in B2B SaaS driven by AI, highlighting the necessity of customer trust as a competitive edge. Rishi introduces his investment framework focusing on team, market, product, and vision. He candidly shares his emotional journey in entrepreneurship and the complexities of early-stage investments, emphasizing the importance of founder autonomy and developing strong relationships in a volatile market.