Business Podcast by Roohi | VC, Startups

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/

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/

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!

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

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

Today's guest is none other than John Andrew Entwistle of Wander- it was such an epic conversation And I personally learned a ton about Wander and what they are building Some of my key takeaways: 1. Business has to be fundable 2. De-risk your startup 3. Idea Market Fit Connect with John Andrew below: 1.. Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaentwistle 2. You can check out Wander here: https://www.wander.com/ Special shout out to Julian Weisser for connecting us And a note from our today's sponsor Ai Buddy: Get 10% discount by using code "roohi" at https://aibuddy.chat . Start talking to the most powerful AI right from your WhatsApp today. 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

This week I had the opportunity to chat with Vikram Bharati(Founder @ Draper Startup House) We chat about: 1. Influence of Tim Draper on Vikram's life 2. Draper Startup House Ventures Fund and their investment thesis 3. Scrappiness 4. Advice on throwing events Connect with Vikram and Draper Startup House below; Draper Startup House on all social channels- join the slack community(digital community)  The Draper Entrepreneur Network (DEN) google form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAt6X2JT7WafWPu_rVsYdSCOp2SE9XWkq5gT8eghzzL9I4IA/viewform Draper Startup House: https://draperstartuphouse.com Vikram: LinkedIn: Vikram Bharati Twitter:@vikbharati And a note from our today's sponsor: Get 10% discount by using code "roohi" at https://aibuddy.chat . Start talking to the most powerful AI right from your WhatsApp today. Connect with the host Roohi Kazi on the below platforms: Instagram-roohik2 LinkedIn: Roohi Kazi Twitter: https://twitter.com/kr_21010 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/ You can sponsor episode/episodes of Business Podcast by Roohi here: https://roohikaz.gumroad.com/l/hlyau

This week I had the surreal opportunity to chat with Kamal Ravikant(VC @ Evolve VC) We chatted about: Evolve VC His book Meditating w/ monks What makes a great founder What he looks for in founders he backs Some key takeaways  VC is about access to deals, and practically helping founders Big believer in personal evolution Work on the Inner Self  Connect with Kamal below; 1. LinkedIn: Kamal Ravikant 2. Twitter: @kamalravikant 3. You can back Evolve VC as an LP here: https://venture.angellist.com/v/back/kamal-ravikant Special shout out to Kamna and Hakirat Singh for their questions And shout out to this weeks sponsor Build in Public Fellowship by KP -> It’s a cohort based course conducted by none other than KP KP is a Building in Public legend on Twitter and Podcast Host of Build in Public Podcast KP is also someone who’s content and shipping mentality I admire  If interested- please apply ASAP at https://buildinpublicfellowship.com/ You can check out Build in Public Podcast: https://www.buildinpublicpodcast.com/ Connect with the host Roohi Kazi on the below platforms: Instagram-roohik2 LinkedIn: Roohi Kazi Twitter: https://twitter.com/kr_21010 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/

In this weeks episode I had the pleasure of sitting down with Daniel Ibri of Mindset Ventures We chatted about: 1. Mindset Ventures Investment Thesis and 4th Fund 2. Tips for raising a VC Fund and so many more topics You can connect with Daniel below: LinkedIn: Daniel Ibri Connect with the host Roohi Kazi on the below platforms: Instagram-roohik2 LinkedIn: Roohi Kazi Twitter: https://twitter.com/kr_21010 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/

In this weeks episode I had the pleasure of sitting down with Tiang Lim Foo of Forge VC for the podcast We chatted about: 1. How to get more involved in the SEA VC ecosystem 2. His pivot from Evernote to VC and so many more topics You can connect with Tiang below: Twitter; Tiang Lim LinkedIn: Tiang Lim Foo Connect with the host Roohi Kazi on the below platforms: Instagram-roohik2 LinkedIn: Roohi Kazi Twitter: https://twitter.com/kr_21010 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