

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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Apr 10, 2023 • 28min
Unleashing India's Unicorn Potential Ft. Tushar Kansal (Founder of Kansaltancy Ventures)
It was an absolute pleasure hosting Tushar Kansal on the podcast
Some key takeaways from our conversation:1. India minting more Unicorns = deepen its market across the board2. Smaller ticket sizes, and investing earlier on = current investment outlook3. Invest in India and Start Up India as great resources, stepping stones for the audience looking to get more involved in Startup ecosystem of India4. X factor5. Storytelling = Why and HowSpecial thanks to Surya Parischa for recommending I speak to Tushar on the podcast
You can connect with Tushar on the below platforms:
LinkedIn; Tushar Kansal
Website:https://tusharkansal.com/
Kansaltancy Ventures website: https://www.kansaltancy.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

Mar 31, 2023 • 24min
E #53: Exploring Mexico's Startup and Venture Capital Scene with Ana Aguilar(Investment Associate @ AC Ventures)
It was an absolute pleasure hosting Ana Maury Aguilar on the podcast
We chatted about SVB banks collapse and the effects on LatAm, How to Create more Unicorns in LatAmSome of my key takeaways:1. Finding great companies = artisanal2. Unicorns = Great technical ecosystem, better investors
You can connect with Ana on the below platforms
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ana-maury-aguilar-1160978b/
Check out the AC Ventures website: https://careful-address-b7c.notion.site/AC-Ventures-83d1434155984b5188494adb766d3f65
You can check out the AC Ventures Podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/5K0i5z43ZM3PLiDs9Sa8Px?si=i9MaY8R0SfWf4lRzdQZedA&dl_branch=1
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

Mar 25, 2023 • 19min
E#52: Personal Branding Ft. Isaac Mashman(Founder of Mashman Ventures)
In this episode hear from Isaac Mashman: Founder of Mashman Ventures
Side note this episode was recorded: 1 year ago
Some key takeaways from my episode with Isaac:
1. Personality, and Professional = Synergy, Powerful
2. Promote what you have going on
3. Power of 3: Connect with 3 people everyday for a year
You can connect with Isaac on the following platforms:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/isaacmashman
Check out his website here: https://www.isaacmashman.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: https://ratethispodcast.com/bpbr

Mar 24, 2023 • 17min
E #51: Cracking a Deal with Master P Ft. Jason Peterson
This is a special episode of the podcast
Podcast #51- a start of new journey for the podcast
In this episode hear from Jason Peterson: Chairman and CEO of GoDigitalMedia
Side note this episode was recorded around 1-2 years ago
Some of my key takeaways from the podcast episode:
1. Get into therapy, explore your psychology
2. Focus on making hits
You can connect with Jason on the below platforms
Linkedin: jasonpeterson
Godigital
Website: godigitalmg
Email: jason@godigitalmg.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: https://ratethispodcast.com/bpbr

Mar 6, 2023 • 32min
E#50: Investing in Wander and Angel Investing Ft. Julian Weisser(Co Founder of On Deck, Angel Investor)
Had a fun conversation w/Julian Weisser
1. We talked about his raw thoughts on whether he would invest into Fueler
His 3 pronged approach to fundraising in this current climate
1. Focus on Momentum Building
2. Raise for round you have passed
3. Build a pipeline of people you want to talk to
And so much more
You can connect with Julian on the below platforms
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/julianweisser
Connect with the host Roohi Kazi on the below platforms:
Instagram-roohik2
LinkedIn: Roohi Kazi
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KaziRoohi
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: https://ratethispodcast.com/bpbr

Mar 5, 2023 • 28min
Ep #49: SEA Ecosystem Ft. Jeremy Au(VC at Monk Hill VC)
It was an absolute great time hosting Jeremy Au on the podcast
We chatted about:
1. How to get more involved in the SEA ecosystem
2. Building connections through podcasting
3. How do you find LP's for your VC fund
You can connect with Jeremy: on the below platforms
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyau
LinkedIn; Jeremy Au
Check out the Brave Podcast here: https://www.bravesea.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: https://ratethispodcast.com/bpbr

Feb 14, 2023 • 20min
Ep #48: Blitzscaling and Venture Ecosystem Ft. Chris Yeh(GP @ Blitzscaling Ventures)
It was an absolute pleasure to host Chris Yeh on the podcast
1. We talked about Breaking into VC
Here are some of my key takeaways:
1. Blitzscaling = prioritizing speed over efficiency
2. As a founder learn and unlearn
3. VC is a small industry and more
You can connect with Chris on the below platforms
Twitter:https://twitter.com/chrisyeh
Listen to Chris's podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chris-yeh-podcast/id1370273920
Check out Blitzscaling book here: https://www.amazon.com/Blitzscaling-Lightning-Fast-Building-Massively-Companies/dp/1524761419
Connect with the host Roohi Kazi on the below platforms:
Instagram-roohik2
LinkedIn: Roohi Kazi
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KaziRoohi
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: https://ratethispodcast.com/bpbr

Feb 10, 2023 • 25min
E #47: Shark Tank India experience Ft. Ganesh Balakrishnan(Co Founder of Flatheads)
In this episode I had the pleasure and honor of chatting with Ganesh Balakrishnan
We talked about:
1. We talked about IIT, IIM experience in Flatheads
2. Viral Marketing and Down But Not Out Campaign
3. Rejecting offers from the Sharks and Thought Process
4. Advice for entrepreneurs both in India and around the world
5. Nailing a pitch and integrating an element of storytelling
It was great connecting with Ganesh!
Connect with Ganesh on:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ganeshb78
Check out Flatheads here: https://www.flatheads.in/
Connect with the host Roohi Kazi on the below platforms:
Instagram-roohik2
LinkedIn: Roohi Kazi
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KaziRoohi
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: https://ratethispodcast.com/bpbr

Feb 4, 2023 • 20min
E#46: LatAm and Unicorns Ft. Daniel Ospina(Co Founder Pygma)
In this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Daniel Ospina
We talked about:
1.Pygma? What is it?
2. How to write a good cold email
3. Fundraising Tips
4. How to get more Unicorns out of LatAm?
and so much more
It was great connecting with Daniel!
Connect with Daniel on:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/danielospinae
Check out Pygma here: https://www.pygma.co/
Connect with the host Roohi Kazi on the below platforms:
Instagram-roohik2
LinkedIn: Roohi Kazi
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KaziRoohi
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: https://ratethispodcast.com/bpbr

Feb 2, 2023 • 2min
One Off Episode: Some Updates
In this one off episode I share some updates:
1. Some of the major ones include a shift in accent that is completeley different from 2020
2. Partnerships/collabs with TechStars NY,etc
3. Opening up my podcast to sponsors- pricing will be minimal
4. Intro to the podcast, and sharing of some confirmed guests for 2023


