

Business Podcast by Roohi | VC, Startups
Roohi Kazi
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.
It's a podcast for creators, makers, builders, doers, business people and Venture capital enthusiasts.
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Aug 31, 2023 • 18min
Indian Startups Ft. Pankaj Chauhan( Co Founder of Backstage with Millionaires)
He's the Co-Founder of Backstage with Millionaires
Today's guest is none other than Pankaj Chauhan(Co-Founder of Backstage with Millionaires)
We covered quite a bit of ground:
1. Backstage With Millionaires
2. The scrappiest thing
3. YouTube
and more
The sponsor for today's episode is Akshat Jain
Akshat is an incredible resource for those who want to learn more about the VC space
Connect with Akshat here: LinkedIn.com/in/akijain2000
You can connect with Pankaj below:
On Twitter here: https://twitter.com/pankajsingh_07
Subscribe to the Backstage With Millionaires YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@backstagewithmillionaires
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://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_wI_t2KXX2Oqz0VDDe9sMg
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-entrepreneur-marketing/id1516165457?uo=4
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Aug 25, 2023 • 24min
From Serial Founder to Backing Unicorns Ft Dave Fontenot(Founder of HF0)
He’s the Founder of HF0
Founder of MHacks
This week’s guest is none other than Dave Fontenot
It was an awesome conversation
We covered a lot of ground:
HF0
ADD/ADHD Content
Meditating experience
Backend capital
You can connect with Dave below:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/davefontenot
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davefont
Check out HF0 here:https://www.hf0.com/
HF0 is one of the most competitive residency programs out there
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://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_wI_t2KXX2Oqz0VDDe9sMg
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
Follow Business Podcast by Roohi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-podcast-by-roohi/
DM me on X or LinkedIn- if you are interested in sponsoring episodes of the podcast

Aug 22, 2023 • 26min
From Founder to Financier: Navigating the VC Landscape Ft. Sheel Mohnot(Co-Founder of Better Tomorrow Ventures)
He's an OG in the Fintech Space
He is the Co-Founder of Better Tomorrow Ventures
He got married in the metaverse
This week I had a conversation on the podcast with Sheel Mohnot(Co-Founder of Better Tomorrow Ventures)
We talked about:
1. Immigrant Mentality and Bias for Action
2. The Mint Accelerator
3. The Pitch Show
And so much more
Connect with Sheel here:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/pitdesi
Check out Better Tomorrow Ventures here: https://www.btv.vc/
Check out The Mint Accelerator here: https://www.themint.vc/
The sponsor for today's episode is Akshat Jain
Akshat is an incredible resource for those who want to learn more about the VC space
Connect with Akshat here: LinkedIn.com/in/akijain2000
Connect with the host Roohi Kazi on the below platforms:Instagram-roohik2LinkedIn: Roohi KaziTwitter: https://twitter.com/roohi_krVisit this link for more listening options/platforms for the Business Podcast by Roohi, and next step groups: https://bop.me/roohikazBusiness Podcast by RoohiWebsite: https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/Subscribe to the Business Podcast by Roohi newsletter here: https://businesspodcastbyroohi.substack.com/Subscribe to the YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_wI_t2KXX2Oqz0VDDe9sMgIf 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-entrepreneur-marketing/id1516165457?uo=4
Follow Business Podcast by Roohi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-podcast-by-roohi/

Aug 10, 2023 • 21min
Rising Star: Journey of a Young Founder Podcasting with Legends Ft. Sai Appalla(Founder of SCOPE)
This week I had a great conversation on the podcast with Sai Appalla(Founder of SCOPE)
Sai is an extremely impressive founder I discovered through Twitter and his podcast episode with Matt Higgins
-> SCOPE has done 390 Crore Revenues in FY 2022- an impressive feat
We talked about:
Belief Capital
VC Refferal Ecosystem
Young Founders Advice
Cold Emailing
And so much more
Connect with Sai here:
Twitter:https://twitter.com/saikiranappall
Connect with the host Roohi Kazi on the below platforms:Instagram-roohik2LinkedIn: Roohi KaziTwitter: https://twitter.com/roohi_krVisit this link for more listening options/platforms for the Business Podcast by Roohi, and next step groups: https://bop.me/roohikazBusiness Podcast by RoohiWebsite: https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/Subscribe to the Business Podcast by Roohi newsletter here: https://businesspodcastbyroohi.substack.com/Subscribe to the YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_wI_t2KXX2Oqz0VDDe9sMgIf 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-entrepreneur-marketing/id1516165457?uo=4
Follow Business Podcast by Roohi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-podcast-by-roohi/
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Aug 4, 2023 • 21min
Amplifying Impact: Unleashing Value as a Small-Check Investor Ft. Shriya Nevatia(Principal at The Council Cap)
This week I had a fun conversation on the podcast with Shriya Nevatia(Principal at The Council Cap)
We talked about:
The Council Cap
Top Tips for Angel Investing
Value Add as a Small Check Sizes
Hosting great events
And so much more
Connect with Shirya here:
LinkedIn: Shriya Nevatia
Twitter:https://twitter.com/shriyanevatia
The Council Cap website: https://www.thecouncil.co/
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://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_wI_t2KXX2Oqz0VDDe9sMg
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-entrepreneur-marketing/id1516165457?uo=4
Follow Business Podcast by Roohi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-podcast-by-roohi/

Jul 28, 2023 • 23min
How to add Value to VC’s Ft. Andrew Chen(Venture Partner at Matū)
This week I had a great discussion with Andrew Chen of Matū
In our conversation, we covered many different topics like
1. Traits of effective founders
2. Skills needed to break into VC
Connect with Andrew here:
1. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-chen-nz/
2. Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewtychen
3. Matū's website: https://matu.co.nz/
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://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_wI_t2KXX2Oqz0VDDe9sMg
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-entrepreneur-marketing/id1516165457?uo=4
Follow Business Podcast by Roohi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-podcast-by-roohi/

Jul 18, 2023 • 27min
From Summer Analyst to Investment Associate Ft. Catrina Magsadia (Foxmont Capital Partners)
This week I had a fascinating discussion with Catrina Magsadia (Foxmont Capital Partners)
We chatted about:
1. How Catrina heard about Foxmont
2. Access to opportunities
Connect with Catrina below;
1. LinkedIn: Catrina Magsadia
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 YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_wI_t2KXX2Oqz0VDDe9sMg
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-entrepreneur-marketing/id1516165457?uo=4
Follow Business Podcast by Roohi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-podcast-by-roohi/

Jul 14, 2023 • 5min
Off the Cuff episode: Podcast Growth, Experiments
In this episode I share more about the 3 drivers, things that have contributed to the Podcasts Growth. Along with some experiments that me and the team will be working on in the next few months
Hope you learn something new or find some value from this very short episode!

Jul 9, 2023 • 21min
Lessons and Mistakes Building Vungle Ft. Zain Jaffer
In this week's episode I am joined by Zain Jaffer: Former Founder of Vungle, Partner at Bluefield Capital, and so much more
Some of my key takeaways from my conversation w/ Zain:1. Perseverance2. Points of Quitting3. Build a company = customer love
Zain also shares some things that Investors Love, and a bit more about Zain Ventures
You can stay connected with Zain here:
Twitter and LinkedIn: @Zain Jaffer
Check out Proptech VC here: https://www.proptechvc.com/
Zain Ventures: https://zain-ventures.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 YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_wI_t2KXX2Oqz0VDDe9sMg
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-entrepreneur-marketing/id1516165457?uo=4
Follow Business Podcast by Roohi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-podcast-by-roohi/
If you are a VC, VC Fund, course or product creator, or startup founder
And want to get in on the action and sponsor episode/episodes of the podcast
You can do so here:https://roohikaz.gumroad.com/l/hlyau

Jun 19, 2023 • 26min
How to get Deal Flow Ft. Ranjan Kant(Co Founder of Arthmate)
Today's guest is none other than Ranjan Kant of Arthmate- it was such a fun conversation
Some of my key takeaways:
1. Be shameless
2. Magnitude of Work
3. Long Haul Vision
Connect with Ranjan below:
1. LinkedIn: Ranjan Kant
2. You can check out Arthmate here: https://www.arthmate.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 YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_wI_t2KXX2Oqz0VDDe9sMg
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-entrepreneur-marketing/id1516165457?uo=4
Follow Business Podcast by Roohi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-podcast-by-roohi/
If you are a VC, VC Fund, course or product creator, or startup founder
And want to get in on the action and sponsor episode/episodes of the podcast
You can do so here:https://roohikaz.gumroad.com/l/hlyau


