Business Podcast by Roohi | VC, Startups

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  

A few months ago I was lucky to get a chance to sit down with Akshat in Dubai Akshat is one of the people behind Arrayah Hacker House Hear more about his journey, and the vision behind starting Arrayah Hacker House Connect with Akshat here: X: https://x.com/lifeoftheshat LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akshat418 Connect with the host Roohi here: X:https://x.com/roohi_kr LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/

In this episode I am joined by Ari Dutilh building Bagel Fund, and helping to grow Merge Club - Merge Club is a fantastic initiative of Julian Weisser and Team We chat about: 1. His life's work and many other topics Connect with Ari below: Ari's Website: https://www.aridutilh.com/ Merge Club grant guide: https://merge.club/guide You can connect with the host Roohi below:  Business Podcast by Roohi Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/roohi_kr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/

This week we are joined by Adrija of Sattva Ventures  We talked about: 1. Sattva Ventures 2. Building in India 3. YC Concept in India Connect with Adrija below LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrija-agarwal-366971a9/ You can connect with the host Roohi below:  Business Podcast by Roohi Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/roohi_kr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/