Business Podcast by Roohi | VC, Startups

This week I chatted with Ujjwal Sarin(Founder of Nu Republic) We discuss about: 1. Shark Tank India 2. Fending Off Competition? 3. Made in India Brand? and more Connect with Ujjwal here: LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ujjwalsarin/ X: https://twitter.com/ujjwal_sarin Connect with the host Roohi Kazi on the below platforms: Instagram-roohik2 LinkedIn: Roohi Kazi Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/roohi_kr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit this link for more listening options/platforms for the Business Podcast by Roohi, and next step groups: ⁠https://bop.me/roohikaz⁠ Business Podcast by Roohi Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the Business Podcast by Roohi newsletter here: ⁠https://businesspodcastbyroohi.substack.com/⁠ Subscribe to the YouTube channel here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bizpodroohi?si=V4VxfkFEO4AlEiIz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review of the podcast here on Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-podcast-by-roohi-vc-startups/id1516165457?uo=4⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or rate it on Spotify Would really appreciate it! Follow Business Podcast by Roohi on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-podcast-by-roohi/⁠⁠⁠⁠ DM me on X(formerly Twitter) or LinkedIn- if you are interested in sponsoring episodes of the podcast Email me at bizpodroohi@gmail.com- if you have any feedback or requests for guests

This week I chatted with Alexander Piskunov(Partner at Kaan Ventures) We discuss about: 1. SEA VC trends?  2. AI and all the craze and more Connect with Alexander here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-piskunov/ Connect with the host Roohi Kazi on the below platforms: Instagram-roohik2 LinkedIn: Roohi Kazi Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/roohi_kr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit this link for more listening options/platforms for the Business Podcast by Roohi, and next step groups: ⁠https://bop.me/roohikaz⁠ Business Podcast by Roohi Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the Business Podcast by Roohi newsletter here: ⁠https://businesspodcastbyroohi.substack.com/⁠ Subscribe to the YouTube channel here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bizpodroohi?si=V4VxfkFEO4AlEiIz⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review of the podcast here on Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-podcast-by-roohi-vc-startups/id1516165457?uo=4⁠⁠⁠ Or rate it on Spotify Would really appreciate it! Follow Business Podcast by Roohi on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-podcast-by-roohi/⁠⁠⁠ DM me on X(formerly Twitter) or LinkedIn- if you are interested in sponsoring episodes of the podcast Email me at bizpodroohi@gmail.com- if you have any feedback or requests for guests

In this episode I am joined by Tanya Aggarwal- an Ex VC and Alexander Piskunov- Partner at Kaan Ventures We dove into: 1. State of VC 2. LP's being on-boarded or not Connect with Tanya below: X: https://twitter.com/iamtanya338 Connect with Alexander below: Alexander: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-piskunov/ Connect with the host Roohi Kazi on the below platforms: Instagram-roohik2 LinkedIn: Roohi Kazi Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/roohi_kr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit this link for more listening options/platforms for the Business Podcast by Roohi, and next step groups: ⁠https://bop.me/roohikaz⁠ Business Podcast by Roohi Website: ⁠⁠https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/⁠⁠ Subscribe to the Business Podcast by Roohi newsletter here: ⁠https://businesspodcastbyroohi.substack.com/⁠ Subscribe to the YouTube channel here: ⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bizpodroohi?si=V4VxfkFEO4AlEiIz⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review of the podcast here on Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-podcast-by-roohi-vc-startups/id1516165457?uo=4⁠⁠ Or rate it on Spotify Would really appreciate it! Follow Business Podcast by Roohi on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-podcast-by-roohi/⁠⁠ DM me on X(formerly Twitter) or LinkedIn- if you are interested in sponsoring episodes of the podcast Email me at bizpodroohi@gmail.com- if you have any feedback or requests for guests

This week I spoke with Prateek Tosniwal: Partner at MI Capital   We talked about: 1. His take on Zepto?2. Opportunities in Tier 2 cities3. Getting started in angel investing4. Cracking Storytelling Connect with Prateek below: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prateek-tosniwal-1372bab8/ Connect with the host Roohi Kazi on the below platforms: Instagram-roohik2 LinkedIn: Roohi Kazi Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/roohi_kr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit this link for more listening options/platforms for the Business Podcast by Roohi, and next step groups: ⁠https://bop.me/roohikaz⁠ Business Podcast by Roohi Website: ⁠https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/⁠ Subscribe to the Business Podcast by Roohi newsletter here: ⁠https://businesspodcastbyroohi.substack.com/⁠ Subscribe to the YouTube channel here: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bizpodroohi?si=V4VxfkFEO4AlEiIz⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review of the podcast here on Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-podcast-by-roohi-vc-startups/id1516165457?uo=4⁠ Or rate it on Spotify Would really appreciate it! Follow Business Podcast by Roohi on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-podcast-by-roohi/⁠ DM me on X(formerly Twitter) or LinkedIn- if you are interested in sponsoring episodes of the podcast

This week I spoke with Adam Draper of Boost VC   We talked about: 1. Investing in India 2. Finding opportunities like Coinbase 3. Reaching out cold- Tips? 5. His take on Crypto Connect with Adam below: Adam's Email: adam@boost.vc Boost VC website: https://www.boost.vc/ Connect with the host Roohi Kazi on the below platforms: Instagram-roohik2 LinkedIn: Roohi Kazi Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/roohi_kr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit this link for more listening options/platforms for the Business Podcast by Roohi, and next step groups: ⁠https://bop.me/roohikaz⁠ Business Podcast by Roohi Website: https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/ Subscribe to the Business Podcast by Roohi newsletter here: ⁠https://businesspodcastbyroohi.substack.com/⁠ Subscribe to the YouTube channel here: ⁠https://youtube.com/@bizpodroohi?si=V4VxfkFEO4AlEiIz⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review of the podcast here on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-podcast-by-roohi-vc-startups/id1516165457?uo=4 Or rate it on Spotify Would really appreciate it! Follow Business Podcast by Roohi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-podcast-by-roohi/ DM me on X(formerly Twitter) or LinkedIn- if you are interested in sponsoring episodes of the podcast

This week I spoke with Ali Jamal of First Check Ventures   We talked about: 1. Community building in LatAm? 2. Top Tips for raising a VC Fund, and building a track record 3. His reason behind investing in emerging regions 4. Growing a company from 0-1 Ali has had a phenomenal career Spanning different regions of the world From Investment Banking to Growth at companies like Rappi And is now founder and solo GP at First Check Ventures Connect with Ali below: Ali's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mralijamal/ First Check Ventures: https://www.firstcheckventures.com/ Connect with the host Roohi Kazi on the below platforms: Instagram-roohik2 LinkedIn: Roohi Kazi Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/roohi_kr⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit this link for more listening options/platforms for the Business Podcast by Roohi, and next step groups: ⁠https://bop.me/roohikaz⁠ Business Podcast by Roohi Website: https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/ Subscribe to the Business Podcast by Roohi newsletter here: ⁠https://businesspodcastbyroohi.substack.com/⁠ Subscribe to the YouTube channel here: ⁠https://youtube.com/@bizpodroohi?si=V4VxfkFEO4AlEiIz⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review of the podcast here on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-podcast-by-roohi-vc-startups/id1516165457?uo=4 Or rate it on Spotify Would really appreciate it! Follow Business Podcast by Roohi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-podcast-by-roohi/ DM me on X(formerly Twitter) or LinkedIn- if you are interested in sponsoring episodes of the podcast

Ramp has raised more than 1 B in Capital   In this week's episode, I am joined by Mark Goldberger of Ramp We talk about: Product Customer Fit Ramp and Sales Attracting Talent -> Ramp is an incredible startup It was absolutely great experience hosting and chatting with Mark! Connect with Mark below: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/markgoldberger Check out Ramp here: https://ramp.com/https://ramp.com/ Connect with the host Roohi Kazi on the below platforms: Instagram-roohik2 LinkedIn: Roohi Kazi Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/roohi_kr⁠⁠⁠ Visit this link for more listening options/platforms for the Business Podcast by Roohi, and next step groups: ⁠https://bop.me/roohikaz⁠ Business Podcast by Roohi Website: https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/ Subscribe to the Business Podcast by Roohi newsletter here: ⁠https://businesspodcastbyroohi.substack.com/⁠ Subscribe to the YouTube channel here: ⁠https://youtube.com/@bizpodroohi?si=V4VxfkFEO4AlEiIz⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review of the podcast here on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-podcast-by-roohi-vc-startups/id1516165457?uo=4 Or rate it on Spotify Would really appreciate it! Follow Business Podcast by Roohi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-podcast-by-roohi/ DM me on X(formerly Twitter) or LinkedIn- if you are interested in sponsoring episodes of the podcast

In this week's podcast, I am joined by Sonal Saldanha of 3 One 4 Capital We talked about a wide range of topics: 1. Why India, Why Now 2. Convincing People and more Connect with Sonal below: X(formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/sonalsaldanha LinkedIn:https://in.linkedin.com/in/sonalsaldanha Check out the 3 One 4 Capital Website here: https://www.3one4capital.com/ Connect with the host Roohi Kazi on the below platforms: Instagram-roohik2 LinkedIn: Roohi Kazi Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/roohi_kr⁠⁠ Visit this link for more listening options/platforms for the Business Podcast by Roohi, and next step groups: ⁠https://bop.me/roohikaz⁠ Business Podcast by Roohi Website: https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/ Subscribe to the Business Podcast by Roohi newsletter here: ⁠https://businesspodcastbyroohi.substack.com/⁠ Subscribe to the YouTube channel here: ⁠https://youtube.com/@bizpodroohi?si=V4VxfkFEO4AlEiIz⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review of the podcast here on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-podcast-by-roohi-vc-startups/id1516165457?uo=4 Or rate it on Spotify Would really appreciate it! Follow Business Podcast by Roohi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-podcast-by-roohi/ DM me on X(formerly Twitter) or LinkedIn- if you are interested in sponsoring episodes of the podcast

In this week's podcast, I am joined by Jimmy Soni: Author of The Founders We talked about a wide range of topics: 1. Securing interviews with top people in PayPal2. Cold emailing tips and more Connect with Jimmy below: X(formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/jimmyasoni Check out The Founders book here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Founders/Jimmy-Soni/9781501197260 Connect with the host Roohi Kazi on the below platforms: Instagram-roohik2 LinkedIn: Roohi Kazi Twitter: https://twitter.com/roohi_kr Visit this link for more listening options/platforms for the Business Podcast by Roohi, and next step groups: ⁠https://bop.me/roohikaz⁠ Business Podcast by Roohi Website: https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/ Subscribe to the Business Podcast by Roohi newsletter here: ⁠https://businesspodcastbyroohi.substack.com/⁠ Subscribe to the YouTube channel here: ⁠https://youtube.com/@bizpodroohi?si=V4VxfkFEO4AlEiIz⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review of the podcast here on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-podcast-by-roohi-vc-startups/id1516165457?uo=4 Or rate it on Spotify Would really appreciate it! Follow Business Podcast by Roohi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-podcast-by-roohi/ DM me on X(formerly Twitter) or LinkedIn- if you are interested in sponsoring episodes of the podcast

In this week's podcast, I am joined by Michael Gruen of Animal Capital, and Elysium Innovations We talked about a wide range of topics: What he’s doing in the AI space His views on the creator economy Talent X  Mark Randolph as an advisor and more Connect with Michael below: X(formerly Twitter): ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Michaelgr1011 Check out the Animal Capital website here: https://animalcapital.com/ Check out Elysium Innovation here: https://www.elysiuminnovations.ai/ Connect with the host Roohi Kazi on the below platforms: Instagram-roohik2 LinkedIn: Roohi Kazi Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/roohi_kr⁠ Visit this link for more listening options/platforms for the Business Podcast by Roohi, and next step groups: ⁠https://bop.me/roohikaz⁠ Business Podcast by Roohi Website: https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/ Subscribe to the Business Podcast by Roohi newsletter here: ⁠https://businesspodcastbyroohi.substack.com/⁠ Subscribe to the YouTube channel here: ⁠https://youtube.com/@bizpodroohi?si=V4VxfkFEO4AlEiIz⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review of the podcast here on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-podcast-by-roohi-vc-startups/id1516165457?uo=4 Or rate it on Spotify Would really appreciate it! Follow Business Podcast by Roohi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-podcast-by-roohi/ DM me on X(formerly Twitter) or LinkedIn- if you are interested in sponsoring episodes of the podcast