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
Dec 15, 2023 • 20min
Angel Investing Ft. Prateek Tosniwal
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/
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Dec 8, 2023 • 20min
Finding Opportunities Ft. Adam Draper
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/
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Nov 25, 2023 • 16min
Tips on Raising a VC Fund Ft. Ali Jamal(Founding Partner @ First Check Ventures)
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/
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Nov 19, 2023 • 23min
Deep Dive on Ramp and Sales Ft. Mark Goldberger(Head of Enterprise Sales at Ramp)
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/
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Nov 10, 2023 • 16min
Why India Ft. Sonal Saldanha(3 One 4 Capital)
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/
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Nov 10, 2023 • 26min
PayPal Ft. Jimmy Soni(Author of The Founders)
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/
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Nov 3, 2023 • 25min
Creator Economy Ft. Michael Gruen of (Animal Capital)
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/
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Oct 20, 2023 • 32min
New Version of First 100 or 1,000 Ft. Andrew Gazdecki
In this week's podcast, I am joined by Andrew Gazdecki of Acquire
We talked about a wide range of topics:
1. First 100 0r 1000
2. Belief Capital
3. His father figures
and more
Connect with Andrew below:
X(formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/agazdecki
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/
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Oct 19, 2023 • 31min
First 100 or 1,000 Ft. Andrew Gazdecki
In this week's podcast, I am joined by Andrew Gazdecki of Acquire
We talked about a wide range of topics:
1. First 100 0r 1000
2. Belief Capital
3. His father figures
and more
Connect with Andrew below:
X(formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/agazdecki
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/
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Oct 9, 2023 • 23min
Rise of Solo GP's Ft Juan Abundes
In this week's podcast, I am joined by Juan Abundes: Solo GP at Aito Capital
We talked about a wide range of topics:
1. Mentors
2. Building relationships, and networks
3. Attracting Deal Flow
4. LatAm
5. YC and Valuation
Connect with Juan below:
X(formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/jmabundes
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-manuel-abundes/
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/
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