Business Podcast by Roohi | VC, Startups
Business Podcast by Roohi an audio based interview style podcast where I chat with thought leaders, Venture Capitalists, creators, founders, entrepreneurs. About a wide range of topics from investment thesis to start up space.
It's a podcast for creators, makers, builders, doers, business people and Venture capital enthusiasts.
Latest episodes
Jun 10, 2025 • 22min
Deep Dive on Flourish Ventures India Ft. Harsh Gupta
A few months ago I had a chat with Harsh Gupta of Flourish Ventures India about the India story, their India operations, and moreThanks to his PR team for helping to set up this episodeGuest Harsh Gupta's Handles⤵︎ X:https://x.com/Harsh_Gupta27LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harsh-gupta-6176728b/Host Roohi Kazi’s Handles ⤵︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/Instagram: @roohik2Twitter: https://x.com/roohi_kr?s=21&t=chThpLoxSfA_oCiLbEq5ngE-Mail: bizpodroohi2@gmail.comTO GET FEATURED ON “Business Podcast by Roohi” Email at: bizpodroohi2@gmail.com
May 13, 2025 • 15min
Deep Dive on Long Journey Ventures Ft. Cyan Banister( Co Founder of Long Journey Ventures)
A few months ago I had an amazing opportunity to chat with Cyan Banister: Co Founder of Long Journey VenturesCyan has backed some incredible companies as an angel and now a VCAnd in this episode we chat aboutLong Journey Ventures Investment ThesisSkills to Break into Venture CapitalBiggest wins or Anti PortfolioAnd moreThere's a bit of background noise in this episodeThanks to Kat on her team for helping to arrange this episodeGuest Cyan Banisters Handles⤵︎ X: https://x.com/cyantistLong Journey Ventures Website:https://www.longjourney.vc/Edge of Esmerelda: https://www.edgeesmeralda.com/Host Roohi Kazi’s Handles ⤵︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/Instagram: @roohik2Twitter: https://x.com/roohi_kr?s=21&t=chThpLoxSfA_oCiLbEq5ngE-Mail: bizpodroohi2@gmail.comTO GET FEATURED ON “Business Podcast by Roohi” Email at: bizpodroohi2@gmail.com
Apr 29, 2025 • 21min
Building Businesses Ft. Nick Huber(Sweaty Startup)
This month's episode features none other than Nick Huber(Sweaty Startup on X)Nick has built an audience and following of over 100 k + on X During the conversation with Nick we chat about1. A few of the concepts from his new book2. From Cornell University to Businessand other topicsGuest Nick Huber's Handles⤵︎ Ideas; https://sweatystartup.com/ideasEmail: nick@sweatystartupX: https://x.com/sweatystartupNick’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Sweaty-Startup-Doing-Boring-Things/dp/006338762XHost Roohi Kazi’s Handles ⤵︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roohik2/#Twitter: https://x.com/roohi_krE-Mail: bizpodroohi2@gmail.comTO GET FEATURED ON “Business Podcast by Roohi” Email at: bizpodroohi2@gmail.com
Mar 29, 2025 • 24min
Journey to Tin Men Capital Ft. John Tay
This months episode of BizPodRoohi features John TayJohn grew up in a single income family homeAnd worked different kinds of jobs like at a petrol pump, Mc Donalds and eventually found his way to Venture Capital and startupsThis episode is inspiring for anyone who wants to make itWe chat about:1. John's journey to Tin Men Capital2. How to bring back the builders energy to SEAGuest John Tay's Handles⤵︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johntyc/Tin Men Capital Website: https://www.tinmen.asia/Host Roohi Kazi’s Handles ⤵︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roohik2/#Twitter: https://x.com/roohi_krE-Mail: bizpodroohi2@gmail.comTO GET FEATURED ON “Business Podcast by Roohi” Email at: bizpodroohi2@gmail.com
Mar 2, 2025 • 31min
Deep Dive on The Komo Club Ft. Rohit Bhargava(Host of The Startup Playbook Podcast)
In this podcast I am joined by a dream guestRohit Bhargava: Host of The Startup Playbook Podcast, The Founder of The Komo ClubWe chat about:Podcasting in 2025 and beyondThe Komo Club GenesisThe Startup Playbook PodcastPlaybook VenturesGuest Rohit's Handles⤵︎ The Komo Club Website here: https://www.thekomoclub.com/Email: rohit@startupplaybook.coHere’s Rohit’s LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohbhargava/Heres The Startup Playbook Podcast link: https://open.spotify.com/show/0pIPF1J8KiK0VnCq5XIl03?si=6db67403426c4e0cHost Roohi Kazi’s Handles ⤵︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roohik2/#Twitter: https://x.com/roohi_krE-Mail: bizpodroohi2@gmail.comTO GET FEATURED ON “Business Podcast by Roohi” Email at: bizpodroohi2@gmail.com
Feb 16, 2025 • 18min
Magic of San Francisco Ft. Karna Shinde(Strategic Angel Investor)
In this podcast I am joined by Karna Shinde Karna is a strategic angel investorWe chat about red, and green flags in founders, advice on mentorship, and more topicsJoin the Whatsapp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DQ5OVsL6n9n8parDzdYG4a(Get Regular Updates on Podcasts guests, Events & More!)Guest Karna’s Handles⤵︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karna-d-shinde-55126621/Email: kds@kdsglobal.inHost Roohi Kazi’s Handles ⤵︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roohik2/#Twitter: https://x.com/roohi_krE-Mail: bizpodroohi2@gmail.comTO GET FEATURED ON “Business Podcast by Roohi” Email at: bizpodroohi2@gmail.com
Jan 16, 2025 • 21min
Deep Dive on EVM Capital Ft. Suhas Sumukh
One of the up and upcoming people in the micro grants space
Suhas and Andrew Co Founded EVM Capital
In this episode we get into
1. Early days of EVM Capital
2, What EVM looks for in builders
Connect with Suhas below:
X: https://x.com/suhasasumukh
Email: suhasasumukh@gmail.com
EVM Capital's Website: https://www.evm.capital/
Connect with the host Roohi below
X:https://x.com/roohi_kr
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/
Email: bizpodroohi@gmail.com
If you are in Mumbai we are hosting our first meet up for BizPodRoohi in Versova.
On Jan 26th
You can sign up for it here: https://lu.ma/l2m3k9zg
Jan 2, 2025 • 12min
Building Hanover Ft Chris Hladczuk
Waited for 3 years to make this episode happen
It was worth the wait
During this episode we spoke about:
- Hanover
and more
Connect with Chris here:
X: https://x.com/chrishlad
Hanover's Website: https://www.hanover.co/
Connect with the host Roohi here:
X:https://x.com/roohi_kr
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/
Big news
We are planning to host two meet ups for Business Podcast by Roohi internationally in 2025
1) First one in Versova, Mumbai on Jan 26th, 2025
2) Second one in Bangalore, India around Feb/ March 2025
Huge thanks to everyone who agreed to be city hosts, on the ground folks
Link to register for the Versova one here: https://lu.ma/l2m3k9zg
Dec 21, 2024 • 22min
Deep Dive on Plug and Play Ft. James Conde(Investor Relations at Plug and Play APAC)
Today's episode features James Conde Investor Relations at Plug and Play APAC
In this under 30 minute deep dive episode we get into:
1. Culture
2. Early days at Plug and Play
Thanks to Jay Mahajan- for designing the epic thumbnails
Special thanks to Fatima Abdullah for making the intro here, and this episode happen
Connect with James Conde here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesconde/
Plug and Play APAC here: https://www.plugandplayapac.com/
Connect with the host Roohi here:
X:https://x.com/roohi_kr
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/
Big news
We are planning to host two meet ups for Business Podcast by Roohi internationally in 2025
1) First one in Versova, Mumbai on Jan 26th, 2025
2) Second one in Bangalore, India around Feb/ March 2025
Huge thanks to everyone who agreed to be city hosts, on the ground folks
Link to register for the Versova one here: https://lu.ma/l2m3k9zg
Dec 14, 2024 • 13min
Building Side Projects Ft. Manas Bam
Got the chance to speak with amazing builder Manas Bam in Singapore
We spoke about:
Journey to NUS
Building side projects
and more
Connect with Manas:
LinkedIn: https://x.com/bamitsmanas
Connect with the host Roohi here:
X:https://x.com/roohi_kr
LinkedIn: / roohi-kazi-53174113b
