Deep Dive Episodes

In this episode of Understanding VC, Camila discusses effective strategies for startup fundraising, emphasizing the importance of having multiple term sheets to enhance negotiation power. She highlights the necessity of creating a structured fundraising plan, the significance of timely investor int…

In the latest episode of the Understanding VC podcast, James Shecter explains the nuances of evaluating founders for venture investment, highlighting the importance of qualitative assessments. He discusses some key factors such as storytelling, vision, curiosity, grit, resourcefulness, and magnetis…

In the latest Understanding VC podcast, Kris Childress shares why many startups struggle with fundraising, often due to weak pitch storytelling. He emphasises that the entrepreneur, not just the pitch deck, is key to delivering an authentic and persuasive presentation. The discussion covers the pur…

In this episode of the Understanding VC podcast, Christian Meermann, Founding Partner at Cherry Ventures, shares essential metrics and strategies for seed-stage startups to successfully raise Series A funding. He emphasizes the importance of charging for products early, achieving product-market fit…

In the latest episode of the Understanding VC, Itamar Novick from Recursive Ventures examines the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI), likening it to the late 1990s tech boom. Itamar highlights AI's ability to enhance productivity in sectors like consumer services and enterpris…

In the latest episode of Understanding VC, Hugh Mason discusses his experience founding JFDI, Southeast Asia's First Startup Accelerator. He shares insights on the importance of branding, the challenges of building an entrepreneurial ecosystem and the role of venture capital in supporting startups.…

In this episode of Understanding VC, host Rahul explores the intricacies of the relationship between VCs and founders with guest Akshay Mehra from Hummingbird Ventures. Akshay discusses the importance of trust, transparency, and alignment of vision for a successful partnership. He explains why VCs …

In this episode of Understanding VC, host Rahul engages in a comprehensive discussion with Arun Pai, Principal at Monk's Hill Ventures, on how to break into venture capital. Arun shares his personal journey from engineering to investment banking and finally into VC, providing deep insights into the…

In this episode of Understanding VC, host Rahul talks with Sebastien Picard, founder of xcube, a Singapore-based corporate venture studio, about the unique ecosystem approach to building ventures. They delve into the challenges of corporate entrepreneurship, the differentiation of xcube from typica…

In this episode of the Understanding VC podcast, host Rahul converses with Shiyan Koh, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Hustle Fund, a global pre-seed venture fund. They delve into the critical importance of identifying large addressable markets for venture-backed businesses. Shiyan explains the …

Join us for the latest episode of the Understanding VC podcast with Manoj Agarwal, Co-founder & Managing Partner of SeaFund. In this episode, Manoj shares essential fundamentals for founders, including finance management and pricing strategies. He discusses the impact of finance on company efficien…

In the latest episode of the Understanding VC podcast, Chanchal Bhoorani from WestBridge Capital delves into the burgeoning US-India SaaS corridor. The discussion covers the advantages of developing software in India, early go-to-market strategies for startups, and how Indian SaaS companies can eff…

In the latest episode of the Understanding VC podcast, Oded Hermoni, Managing Partner of J-Ventures Fund provides insights into their unique VC model. Throughout the episode, Oded discusses J-Ventures' distinctive approach to onboarding LPs, managing the community of LPs, and their value-based inve…

In the latest episode of the Understanding VC podcast with Will Klippgen, the discussion delves into the intricacies of founder conflicts and their impact on startups. Will, an entrepreneur and venture capitalist, draws from his extensive experience to shed light on the dynamics within founding tea…

In the latest episode of the Understanding VC podcast, Sam Hall, an entrepreneur, venture builder, and investor, shares insights on venture studio and their impact on startup success. Sam delves into the origins of venture studios and their differentiation from accelerators. He discusses the potent…

In the latest episode of the Understanding VC podcast featuring Denis Kalinin, the discussion delves into Optical Computing. Denis covers various aspects, including the potential of optical processors compared to current technology, the distinct features of photonic computing, challenges faced in s…

In the latest episode of the Understanding VC podcast, Rahul Samat, Partner & India Head at Entrepreneur First discussing the essential traits Talent Investors seek and shares insights on identifying the right founders. Rahul discusses pivotal qualities of a great founder, exploring the impact of a…

In the latest episode of Understanding VC, Mehak Khanna, a seasoned corporate lawyer with extensive experience, delves into critical aspects of the startup ecosystem. She explores topics ranging from startup convertible notes and challenges in Indian startup regulations to foreign fundraising issue…

In the latest episode of Understanding VC, Hussein Kanji, Partner at Hoxton Ventures, shares invaluable insights on building an enduring VC firm. From navigating the challenges of transitioning from a boutique to an enduring institution to the nuances of partnership culture, Hussein delves into cri…

In this episode of the Understanding VC podcast, I engage in an enlightening conversation with Maryanna Saenko, the Co-founder and Partner at Future Ventures, about the voluntary carbon markets. We examine the importance and potential of voluntary carbon markets, differentiating it from the complia…

In the latest episode of Understanding VC, we explore the intricacies of Indian agriculture with Mark Kahn. We uncover historical insights and contemporary challenges, delving into the impact of COVID and unique opportunities for tech investment. Kahn highlights life sciences' role in addressing di…

In this episode of the Understanding VC podcast, I discuss startup accelerators, and their role in supporting startups, with Michael Cardamone, CEO and Managing Partner at Forum Ventures. We discuss the pros and cons of joining an accelerator, including the equity trade-off and the challenges faced…

In the latest episode of the Understanding VC podcast, Itamar Novick, founder of Recursive Ventures, discusses the world of solo capitalists, exploring their benefits for founders, challenges they face, and the evolving landscape of venture capital. The conversation delves into topics such as LP in…

Dive into the world of startup boards with Joe Leech in this illuminating discussion. Learn the key distinctions between board governance and decision-making, discover the core responsibilities of directors, and identify the ideal timing for forming a board. Uncover the roles of 'board chairpersons…