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Raw Talks With Vamshi Kurapati - Telugu Business PodcastEP - 98 | 😮🔥UNBELIEVABLE STORIESSS!! Ft. Vani Kola Garu | RawTalks Telugu PodcastIn this Telugu Podcast episode, we sit down with one of India’s most respected and pioneering venture capitalists, Vani Kola, the founder of Kalaari Capital, to uncover the untold stories behind the early stages of India’s startup ecosystem. Her journey begins at Osmania University, where she was one of just six women in an engineering classroom. From there, she made her way to Silicon Valley, immersing herself in the world of technology and innovation, before returning to India with a burning desire to contribute to the country's evolving business landscape.What follows is a trailblazing care...2025-07-091h 43
SparX by Mukesh BansalVenture Capitalist Vani Kola On What She Looks For In StartUps, Her Journey and The Indian Market
How crucial is a product-first approach in pitching, according to Vani Kola? What insights does Vani provide on India's growth trajectory through the India Alpha model? How does Vani emphasise the importance of physical wellness and conscientious investing in entrepreneurial success?
In this episode, Mukesh Bansal (Founder Myntra and Cult.fit) is in conversation with Vani Kola, co-founder of Kalaari Capital, a prominent venture capital firm in India known for its strategic investments in high-potential startups across various sectors.
Watch till the end to get the most out of this deeply insightful conversation.
Chapters:
00:00 - 01:11 Episode Introduction
01:11 - 05:20 Vani...2024-04-0859 min
Radically Yours by RadhikaShe built India's largest career engagement platform for women | Ft. Neha Bagaria, CEO of HerKeyNeha Bagaria, CEO and founder of HerKey, India's leading platform for women's careers, highlights a critical issue: "Women who possess exceptional qualifications, ambition, ability, and experience often leave their careers abruptly and never return."In a recent interview on 'Wiping out the Norm', with the host Radhika Bajoria, Neha shared her journey from resuming her career post-Wharton graduation to founding JobsForHer, now HerKey. Her dedication stems from her personal experience of a 3.6-year break after her children, she realized the challenges women face in reentering the workforce."Only 10% of educated and qualified women are pursuing l...2024-03-071h 06
Radically Yours by RadhikaShe built India's largest career engagement platform for women | Ft. Neha Bagaria, CEO of HerKeyNeha Bagaria, CEO and founder of HerKey, India's leading platform for women's careers, highlights a critical issue: "Women who possess exceptional qualifications, ambition, ability, and experience often leave their careers abruptly and never return."In a recent interview on 'Wiping out the Norm', with the host Radhika Bajoria, Neha shared her journey from resuming her career post-Wharton graduation to founding JobsForHer, now HerKey. Her dedication stems from her personal experience of a 3.6-year break after her children, she realized the challenges women face in reentering the workforce."Only 10% of educated and qualified women are pursuing l...2024-03-071h 06
The Kalaari PodcastDecoding Fundraising and BeyondWe hosted Ritish Reddy, Co-Founder of Zluri, along with Sateesh Andra, MD at Endiya Partners for our SaaS from Scratch series with Vani Kola, MD at Kalaari Capital. They shared valuable insights on the emerging trends in SaaS management and fundraising for SaaS businesses. Ritish's vision at Zluri, a platform that transforms how businesses manage their SaaS applications, and discussion with Sateesh on the role of early-stage investments in nurturing innovative SaaS companies from India are some of the key highlights of the session.2024-01-111h 03
The Kalaari PodcastSaaS from Scratch: Decoding ExitsOne of the least discussed, yet most important, topics as a founder is exits – how do you manage company exits (IPO or M&A), deal with various stakeholders, and achieve the best outcome?Krishna Srinivasan, Founder at PALGenie Technologies (Ex-Founder & CEO at ISGN Corporation - Leading Edge Mortgage and Loan Technology) joins to share his biggest lessons on navigating a company to an exit and a lot more.2023-12-2247 minThe Kalaari PodcastSaaS from Scratch: Decoding Customer SuccessCustomer success is an essential part of sales for SaaS companies because it ensures that customers are not just purchasing a product but also receiving value from it. It is crucial for companies to build customer success as a core part of their DNA early in their sales journey.Ravi Saraogi, Co-Founder & COO, Uniphore joins to discuss insights on Sales & Customer Success.2023-12-2253 minThe Kalaari PodcastSaaS from Scratch: Decoding Product-Led GrowthAsad Khan, Co-Founder and CEO of LambdaTest, joins to share insights on the power of Product-Led Growth (PLG) and innovative sales strategies.We discussed Asad's approach to PLG, the balance between PLG and traditional sales, and the value of a hybrid model.2023-12-2254 minThe Kalaari PodcastSaaS From Scratch - Building SaaS for IndiaNilesh Patel, Founder and CEO of LeadSquared, joins to share insights on the unique journey of Building SaaS for India.We discussed Nilesh's experiences in crafting SaaS solutions specifically for the Indian market, understanding the balance between adapting global technologies to local needs, and the significance of developing a product that focuses on the India market.We noted the challenges and triumphs in creating a SaaS solution that's not just made in India but made for India.2023-12-2244 min
The Kalaari Podcast'Play Forward' - Episode 2 : India - A Gaming NationThe evolution of the gaming industry in India during the past 25 years has been gradual, yet it has made significant strides. From what started with a subscription to our telecom packs, it has now transformed into a digital realm where individuals not only play games but also socialize and immerse themselves in digital identities. Gaming has come a long way and the Indian gaming market is poised to reach a whopping $10B by 2030!Nonetheless, the main question that still requires an answer is: What steps should India take next to solidify its status as a gaming powerhouse...2023-09-0639 min
The Kalaari PodcastEverything B2B, Session 2: Aniket Deb (Co-Founder, COO at Bizongo)We are back with the next part of our ‘Everything B2B’ series. This time we have Aniket Deb, Co-Founder and COO at Bizongo.Bizongo is India’s leading growth-enablement platform for SMEs, offering enterprises and their vendor businesses the end-to-end digitization of their supply chains. Started in 2015 by Aniket, Sachin Agrawal, and Ankit Tomar, Bizongo began its journey by connecting buyers and sellers in the packaging industry to make trade more efficient.Seeing a larger problem at hand – several industries working with outdated supply chains, Bizongo shifted its focus on modernising these workflows.2023-08-0955 min
The Kalaari Podcast‘Play’ Forward - Episode 1: Streaming & Rise of Gaming CreatorsWe're hitting the play button on our new live series, 'Play' Forward! 🎮Join Vani Kola (vanik.eth) as we kickstart the series with Saurabh Pandey, Founder & CEO of Eloelo, a creator-led live streaming platform, to discuss live streaming and the rise of gaming creators.Our series gives the stage to the influential minds shaping Indian gaming. Our goal? Give young founders real insights from the gaming world's success stories.2023-07-2748 min
The Kalaari PodcastEverything B2B, Session 1: Asish Mohapatra (Co-Founder, CEO at OfBusiness)Did you know that India's 70M+ SMBs contribute to a staggering 30% of the country's GDP?However, the majority of these SMBs in India still operate offline and lag behind in technology adoption. This not only hampers their efficiency but also limits their growth potential.B2B Marketplaces play a pivotal role in addressing key challenges by offering high-quality supply and integrating essential services such as Logistics, Payments, and Credit. They become a full-stack one-stop solution for SMBs, solving trust issues and providing new business opportunities for both buyers and suppliers. As a result, B2B...2023-07-2159 min
The Kalaari PodcastSaaS from Scratch - Decoding Unicorn DNAFor our next SaaS From Scratch speaker series, Baskar Subramanian, Co-Founder and CEO of Amagi Corporation, joins us to discuss insights on founding a vertical SaaS unicorn. Baskar has spent more than a decade building a massively disruptive broadcast-technology company from India, valued at almost 1.5 billion dollars.I’m excited to discuss Baskar’s journey of building a leading SaaS company, navigating tough decisions, and scaling to global markets.2023-07-0144 min
Understanding VCUVC: Vinod Shankar from Java Capital on navigating controllable black swan events, learning from missed deals, and the focus on founders in smaller cities like CoimbatoreIn this episode you will learn:What is Vinod's perspective on risk appetite in the venture capital ?What is the connection between the venture business and Black Swan events according to Vinod? How does Vinod define controllable Black Swans in the context of venture capital?How did working at Kalaari impact Vinod's knowledge, sourcing, and relationships in the startup ecosystem?What are the core value systems of Java Capital? What are the key metrics used to measure values such as serendipity and quality of investments?How does Java Capital evaluate missed deals and learn from them?How does...2023-06-1246 min
Radically Yours by RadhikaHow she became One of the Most Powerful Women in India? Ft. Vani KolaListen to our conversation with Vani Kola, Managing Director at Kalaari Capital wherein she talks about how she started a company which was valued at $1.2 billion, getting out of your comfort zone, startups that Kalaari missed investing in, not letting others define you and much more. We get to learn about her journey as an Indian Venture Capitalist, who went on to be recognised as one of the most powerful women in India by Forbes and was awarded the Midas touch award for the best investor in 2015. She is also a great speaker who has...2023-02-1546 min
Radically Yours by RadhikaHow she became One of the Most Powerful Women in India? Ft. Vani KolaListen to our conversation with Vani Kola, Managing Director at Kalaari Capital wherein she talks about how she started a company which was valued at $1.2 billion, getting out of your comfort zone, startups that Kalaari missed investing in, not letting others define you and much more. We get to learn about her journey as an Indian Venture Capitalist, who went on to be recognised as one of the most powerful women in India by Forbes and was awarded the Midas touch award for the best investor in 2015. She is also a great speaker who has...2023-02-1546 min
The Kalaari PodcastSaaS from Scratch - Decoding ProductProduct success and customer success go hand in hand. Most successful SaaS companies today are able to build customer-centric products that collect insights about customer needs, provide transparent feedback, promote continuous innovation, and deliver great service.In this SaaS From Scratch speaker series episode, Anand Jain, Co-founder & Head of Product, CleverTap joins us to share his insights into product thinking and design, and a lot more.SaaS from Scratch Speaker series by Kalaari is where we bring deep insights to help young SaaS founders learn the tools of the trade from successful leaders who have...2022-12-0657 min
The Kalaari PodcastSaaS from Scratch - India’s AI OpportunityA thriving startup ecosystem, the experience of building globally successful SaaS companies, and a large talent pool can help India generate a market value of $500B from AI applications and services by 2030. In this SaaS From Scratch speaker series episode, Pranay Agrawal, Co-founder & CEO, Fractal Analytics shares his insights on India's AI opportunity.SaaS from Scratch Speaker series by Kalaari is where we bring deep insights to help young SaaS founders learn the tools of the trade from successful leaders who have helped scale SaaS companies.If you have any suggestions, please reach...2022-12-061h 00
The Kalaari PodcastSaaS from Scratch - Decoding Early Founding TeamsBuilding the right founding team is make-or-break for startups.In this episode of SaaS From Scratch speaker series, Shruti Kapoor, CEO Wingman by Clari discusses insights on building founding teams, hiring talent, motivating team members, and more. SaaS from Scratch Speaker series by Kalaari is where we bring deep insights to help young SaaS founders learn the tools of the trade from successful leaders who have helped scale SaaS companies.If you have any suggestions, please reach out to us at podcast@kalaari.com. We would love to hear from you.2022-11-2443 min
The Kalaari PodcastSaaS from Scratch - Decoding MVPSuccessful apps like Instagram, Spotify, and Uber have all used a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) process in the beginning of their journeys. This not only helped them test the viability of their products, but also helped build functionality. Over time, these apps evolved through user testing data and feedback. Eventually, they became the apps we know today.In this SaaS From Scratch speaker series episode, Raviteja Dodda, Founder & CEO MoEngage, shares insights on building MVPs, best practices for product development, developing a problem-solving mindset, and more. SaaS from Scratch Speaker series by Kalaari is where w...2022-11-2448 min
The Kalaari PodcastKalaari Healthtech Roundtable: Scaling Healthtech Startups in IndiaWhile healthcare spending lags significantly behind developed nations, Indian startups are rapidly disrupting the nascent market – bringing affordability, access, and innovation to healthcare delivery in India. By 2023, the HealthTech market in India is expected to reach $5B. Kalaari HealthTech Roundtable was a conversation with founders who have built category-defining companies in HealthTech. Listen to Harsimarbir (Harsh) Singh, Co-founder & CEO at Pristyn Care and Sumit Sinha, Co-founder & CEO at Phablecare along with Vamshi Reddy, Partner at Kalaari discuss how to scale HealthTech startups, in this podcast.If you have any suggestions, please reach out to us at...2022-09-151h 01
The Kalaari PodcastSaaS From Scratch - Decoding GTMFor our next SaaS From Scratch speaker series Niraj Ranjan Rout, CEO & Co-Founder of Hiver and Girish Ramachandra, CEO & Co-Founder of Shopalyst, joined us to discuss insights on Decoding initial GTM. We discussed how to kickstart the 0-1 GTM journey, how to define your ICP, run GTM experiments and more. SaaS from Scratch Speaker series by Kalaari is where we bring deep insights to help young SaaS founders learn the tools of the trade from successful leaders who have helped scale SaaS companies.If you have any suggestions, please reach out to us at ...2022-09-1452 min
The Kalaari PodcastSaaS From Scratch - Decoding Early MentorsFor our next SaaS From Scratch speaker series, Ram Gupta joins us to discuss insights on India SaaS & the role of early mentors. We discussed how to start selling to global markets, how to curate the right mentors/board early in the startup journey, and more. SaaS from Scratch Speaker series by Kalaari is where we bring deep insights to help young SaaS founders learn the tools of the trade from successful leaders who have helped scale SaaS companies.If you have any suggestions, please reach out to us at podcast@kalaari.com. We...2022-09-1451 min
The Kalaari PodcastSaaS From Scratch - Decoding Product Market FitIn the first quarter of 2022, 93 SaaS companies built out of India raised $2 billion in funding. As the next generation of Indian SaaS companies scale, we want to demystify the ‘zero-to-one’ process of building sustainable SaaS businesses.Our new live podcast series “SaaS from Scratch” focuses on bringing deep insights to help young SaaS founders learn the tools of the trade from successful leaders who have helped scale SaaS companies. Kickstarting the series with Sourabh Gupta, Co-founder & CEO of Skit.ai, to discuss insights on Product-Market Fit. The No. 1 reason for startup failures is that there was no si...2022-06-2854 min
The Kalaari PodcastWeb3 Talks: Navigating through Crypto RegulationsOn our first episode of Web3 Talks, Ravinder Pal Singh (Kalaari Capital), Meyyappan (Nishith Desai) & Raphael (Brandl Talos) discuss the crypto bill and the best global practices for advancing India's crypto laws.Web3 Talks by Kalaari Capital focuses on conversations with industry experts on current events from the Web3 ecosystem. If you have any suggestions, please reach out to us at podcast@kalaari.com. We would love to hear from you.For more podcasts, visit our website- https://www.kalaari.com/resources2022-06-2744 min
The Kalaari PodcastCXXO #NoCeiling with Meeta Malhotra, Founder of The Hard CopyToday, consumer-focused brands are moving digital and experiencing unprecedented growth. Acing every vertical of building a strong brand online, including design, marketing, and the product becomes critical for a hypergrowth company. Branding is not only essential for your customers but also for other stakeholders in the value chain.On this episode of CXXO No Ceiling, hear Meeta Malhotra, Founder & CEO, The Hard Copy shared her thoughts on building digital-first brands in India. CXXO No Ceiling is a platform where we have conversations with women leaders, where they share insights and learnings from their exceptional journey.2022-03-3155 min
The Kalaari PodcastCXXO #NoCeiling with Kirthiga Reddy, President of Athena SPACsKirthiga Reddy has had a very interesting and unique career in her life. From being Facebook India’s first employee to her role at Softbank, and recently launching the Athena Technology II SPAC, Kirthiga has never been afraid to try new things and march to her own beat. She has been an inspiration to many, and I have always loved my conversations with her on managing careers. Her penchant to run marathons and seek adventures like hiking the Everest base camp are part of her gregarious personality.On this episode of the CXXO #NoCeiling, we are excited to...2022-03-3148 min
The Kalaari PodcastCXXO #NoCeiling with Lakshmi Potluri, Head of Asia Business Development, B CapitalLakshmi Potluri, Head of Asia Business Development, B Capital Group, is among the few leaders today who have an exceptional track record in scaling digital businesses and investments. She has built up four digital companies from scratch, including Shopify India where she was Country Head. Her journey as an entrepreneur and investor gives her unique insights into how to establish and scale digital businesses across geographies. In this episode of CXXO #NoCeiling, Lakshmi discusses scaling new-age businesses and more.#NoCeiling, a platform where women leaders share valuable learnings from their journeys.For more u...2022-03-3153 min
The Kalaari Podcast#PayItForward - Founder insights on building Delhivery with Sahil BaruaLogistics is the lifeblood of the economy, bringing us crucial goods and resources wherever we need them. India’s e-commerce growth story has cast the spotlight on the logistics market - with the rise of D2C brands and quick commerce propelling a $365 billion market opportunity (9% CAGR) by FY26. Sahil Barua, Co-Founder and CEO at Delhivery, is among the shapers of India’s #logistics sector in the digital era. Starting off as a shipping company, Delhivery was early to spot the digital opportunity in the sector, evolving into a full-stack logistics platform for e-commerce and consumers. Sahil’s experien...2022-03-3152 min
The Kalaari Podcast#PayItForward - Founder insights on building successful consumer-tech businesses with Mukesh BansalWhat does it take to build not one, but two category-defining companies that changed the landscape of consumer technology?It was a pleasure to host Mukesh Bansal, founder of Myntra and cure.fit (cult.fit), who shared his learnings on building India’s top consumer brands, and lessons from his decade-long entrepreneurial journey on Kalaari Capital’s clubhouse session #PayItForward.The Pay It Forward series, hosted by Vani Kola, MD of Kalaari Capital, focuses on conversations with founders and CEOs who have built businesses that have transformed the landscape of the Indian start-up ecosystem. ...2022-01-101h 04
The Kalaari Podcast#PayItForward - Founder Insights on building Lenskart with Peeyush Bansal“The entrepreneur needs to be the biggest salesman of purpose of the organization”. -Peyush Bansal, Founder & CEO of Lenskart.We spoke to Peyush to get his thoughts on leadership, building a culture of performance and persistence in a fast scaling organization, and his advice to budding entrepreneurs.The Pay It Forward series by Kalaari Capital, focuses on conversations with founders and CEOs who have built businesses that have transformed the landscape of the Indian start-up ecosystem. For more updates on our sessions, follow Kalaari on Clubhouse: bit.ly/KalaariClub If you...2022-01-1059 min
The Kalaari PodcastCXXO Collective - Conversation on building inclusive, online-first communities ft Pankhuri Shrivastava“Be confident that you can achieve anything.” - Pankhuri Shrivastava, Founder, PankhuriBack in December, we had the privilege of hosting Pankhuri as a speaker on our CXXO live audio session. It was such a heartening conversation. You could sense the sheer passion and grit that Pankhuri had towards creating a larger impact on society and empowering more women. She shared her life lessons, her journey of building Pankhuri, and how hailing from a small town never held back her ambitions. Despite being so young, Pankhuri was fuelled with ambition and determination and doing good by cr...2022-01-1050 minThe Kalaari Podcast#PayItForward - Founder insights on building MakeMyTrip with Deep Kalra“However big or small, make it a good business, make it a clean business, make it a business you are very proud of”The pioneer of online travel in India, Deep Kalra’s vision for MakeMyTrip was simple - to make travel easy for people. Today MakeMyTrip is India’s largest online travel portal and has changed the way India travels.It was a pleasure to host Deep on our #PayItForward session, where he shared insights from his two-decade-long entrepreneurial journey.The Pay It Forward series, hosted by Vani Kola, MD of Kalaari Capital...2022-01-101h 03
The Kalaari PodcastCXXO Collective - Future of Digital Healthcare, ft Dr. Ashwini Zenooz, MD & CEO, CommureThe online healthcare market is over $100B, growing rapidly. Digital health is here to stay and will witness massive adoption.To share more insights on the growing adoption of Digital Health, we hosted Dr. Ashwini Zenooz, MD & CEO, Commure on our #CXXOCollective session. On this episode, we discuss the growth of Digital Health, delve deeper into the trends in the space, and more.The CXXO Collective is a platform where women leaders share insights and learnings from their exemplary journey as leaders of organizations.For more updates on our sessions, follow @CXXO on...2022-01-0445 min
The Kalaari Podcast#PayItForward - Founder insights on building Gupshup with Beerud Sheth“As you grow as a company and have hundreds of employees, the only way to communicate effectively is through documented or codified company cultural values making it very important to establish these things early on in a company’s journey”. - Beerud Sheth, Founder of Gupshup and Elance.We spoke to Beerud to get his thoughts on his journey building two successful businesses, his leadership mantra, and his learnings from entrepreneurship on Kalaari's #PayItForward Series. The Pay It Forward series, hosted by Vani Kola, MD of Kalaari Capital, focuses on conversations with founders and CEOs...2022-01-031h 02
The Kalaari Podcast#HindustanHamara - The Logistics Opportunity in India ft Kabeer Biswas, Co-founder, DunzoThe Indian logistics sector, already a $200 billion market, is set to grow at over 10 % CAGR in the next five years to reach around $330 billion. Hyperlocal logistics is the next big thing in logistics, growing at roughly 32% CAGR globally. Dunzo has been at the forefront of building a hyperlocal logistics business in India. To share more insights on India's Logistics opportunity, we hosted Kabeer Biswas, Co-founder, Dunzo, on our Hindustan Hamara session on Clubhouse, hosted by Vani Kola, MD of Kalaari Capital.Hindustan Hamara focuses on conversations with the shapers of India's digital future. Every session we...2021-12-2852 min
The Kalaari Podcast#HindustanHamara - The Foodtech Opportunity in India ft Ankit Nagori, Founder, CurefoodsFood Tech startups have revolutionized Indian eating habits drastically in the recent few years - with so many options at the touch of a button and the convenience of receiving a variety of cuisines at your doorstep, hassle-free. India’s online food industry is set to become an $8 billion market by 2022, due to rapid digitization and growth in both online buyer base and spending. To share more insights on India's Foodtech opportunity, we hosted Ankit Nagori, Founder, Curefoods on our Hindustan Hamara session on Clubhouse, hosted by Vani Kola, MD of Kalaari Capital.Hindustan Hamara foc...2021-12-2852 min
The Kalaari PodcastCXXO Collective - Power of branding & communication, ft Deepa Sapatnekar, Paroma Chowdhury, & Priya Rajan“For an early stage company, the founders themselves are the brand. Your brand is really about what people talk about you or your company when you leave the room. Being consistent in your message and your stories is going to be the key to building a strong personal brand.” Hear more on what Paroma Roy Chowdhury - Chief Communications Officer, Dream11, Priya Rajan - Managing Director, Silicon Valley Bank, and Deepa Sapatnekar - Ex-Head of Consumer PR, APAC, LinkedIn, have to say about building a Personal Brand on the recent CXXO Clubhouse Session. For more updates...2021-12-2339 min
The Kalaari Podcast#HindustanHamara - The Gaming Opportunity in India ft Paavan Nanda & Saumya Rathore, WinZOThe first nine months of 2020 saw India rise to the number one spot in mobile game downloads worldwide, clocking 7.3 billion installs and raking in a 17% market share of the installs volume.To share more insights on India's Gaming opportunity, we hosted Paavan Nanda & Saumya Singh Rathore, Co-founders, WinZO on our Hindustan Hamara session on Clubhouse, hosted by Vani Kola, MD of Kalaari Capital.Hindustan Hamara focuses on conversations with the shapers of India's digital future. Every session we talk to individuals who are shaping the future of India's digital innovation landscape. For more u...2021-12-2359 min
The Kalaari PodcastCXXO Collective - Navigating entrepreneurial challenges, ft Ghazal Alagh, Shradha Sharma, & Vani KolaWhether it is raising funds, finding your product-market fit, or striking a work-life balance - being an entrepreneur comes with its own set of challenges. Navigating these tides can be difficult, but also come with many learnings. On our first CXXO Collective session, Ghazal Alagh, Co-founder & Chief Innovation Officer, Mamaearth, Shradha Sharma, Founder & CEO, YourStory Media, & Vani Kola, MD, Kalaari Capital shared their personal experiences and insights on tackling entrepreneurship hurdles.The CXXO Collective is a platform where women leaders share insights and learnings from their exemplary journey as leaders of organizations.For m...2021-11-171h 05
The Kalaari PodcastFounders First - In conversation with Aayush Tapuriah & Kunal Joshi, Co-founders, Elevar Sports“Look for someone who recognizes your long-term thinking, vision, and passion for building an enduring brand and business.”Kunal Joshi & Aayush Tapuriah, the Co-founders of Elevar Sports, shared their insights on and how to approach fundraising for the first time.Some of the key topics we cover:- Elevar Sports founding journey- Choosing the right co-founding team- Tips on approaching fundraising for the first time- Arriving at the right valuationAt Kalaari, we have the privilege of partnering with visionary founders and playing a small part in t...2021-11-1712 min
The Kalaari PodcastFounders First - In conversation with Ritish Reddy, Co-founder, Zluri“There have to be complementary skills across the founding team and a clear understanding of each one's roles and responsibilities.”Ritish Reddy, Co-founder and CEO of Zluri, shared his insights on starting up, choosing the right co-founders, and how to approach fundraising for the first time.We discuss:1. The opportunity that Zluri is pursuing - the importance of SaaS management as a category2. Insights on building a balanced founding team3. Key learnings on reaching out to investors and pitching to them for the first timeAt Kalaari, we have the privi...2021-10-0917 min
The Kalaari PodcastAakrit Vaish, Haptik, on approaching Mergers & Acquisitions | Behind The ScenesTo understand how to startups should approach M&A deals, we had a conversation with Aakrit Vaish, Co-founder & CEO, Haptik, one of the world’s biggest conversational AI platforms.Aakrit also shared his tips on scaling, and on investing in emerging startup opportunities, in this Kalaari Podcast episode. Some of our key learnings from the episode:1. An acquisition can be an exit or a start for a company. It all depends on how you want to think about it.2. The fundamentals of business, Revenue & Profitability, are the same across all businesses. Don’t lose...2021-10-0119 min
The VCpreneur: Startups | Venture Capital | Entrepreneurship | FundraisingEP#46 Ashish Dave – Evaluating seed vs growth stage startups, the learning-unlearning cycle in VC and balancing between due diligence & speed of decision makingIn this episode, Ashish Dave (CEO @Mirae Asset Venture Investments, India), joins our host Digjay, to talk about his path leading up to venture capital, setting up Mirae’s India Venture arm, due diligence missteps by VCs when optimizing for speed, sharing cross-learnings from other geographies with portfolio companies, evaluating seed & growth stage startups, the constant upskilling & unlearning required in venture capital & more.
Mirae Asset Group, a leading financial services company headquartered in South Korea which manages ~$1.5bn across multiple funds. Mirae’s India portfolio includes marquee startups like Ola, BigBasket, Shadowfax, Unacademy, Jupiter among others. Prior to M...2021-09-2642 min
The Kalaari Podcast#HindustanHamara - The Crypto Opportunity in India ft. Nischal Shetty, WazirXCryptocurrency is disrupting the world of finance, but is it here to stay?To share more insights on India's Crypto opportunity, we hosted Nischal Shetty, Founder & CEO, WazirX, on our Hindustan Hamara session on Clubhouse, hosted by Vani Kola, MD of Kalaari Capital.Hindustan Hamara focuses on conversations with the shapers of India's digital future. Every session we talk to individuals who are shaping the future of India's digital innovation landscape. For more updates on our sessions, follow Kalaari on Clubhouse: bit.ly/KalaariClub If you have any suggestions, please reach o...2021-09-061h 04
The Kalaari Podcast#HindustanHamara - Building DTC brands in India ft. Darpan Sanghvi, MyGlammSince 2016, over 600 DTC brands have been funded in India, with 16 brands making $50M+ in ARR. With online shoppers expected to grow 2.5x in the next 5 years, DTC brands could be looking at a $100 billion addressable consumer opportunity in India by 2025. To share more insights on the DTC opportunity in India, we hosted Darpan Sanghvi, Founder & CEO, MyGlamm, on our Hindustan Hamara session on Clubhouse, hosted by Vani Kola, MD of Kalaari Capital.Hindustan Hamara focuses on conversations with the shapers of India's digital future. Every session we talk to individuals who are shaping the future o...2021-09-0648 min
The Neon ShowWhy & How Clarity and Depth outscores storytelling ft Vani Kola, Managing Director, Kalaari CapitalIn whichever industry or ecosystem you are, there are some people you just can’t not know about, because they are the ones who have either - # had a major role in shaping the industry as it is today # or achieved something at such a massive scale that no one can miss to notice itThe guest of our today’s episode Vani Kola, founder and managing director of Kalaari Capital, is one such person. She was listed as one of the...2021-09-0648 min
The Kalaari Podcast#PayItForward - Founder insights on building India's Sports Unicorn with Harsh Jain, Dream SportsBack when Dream11 was founded in 2008, fantasy sports as a category did not exist in India. Today, they have more than 100 million users and are clear market leaders.We kickstarted our first #PayItForward session with Harsh Jain, Co-Founder, and CEO of Dream Sports. We spoke about what inspired Harsh to start Dream11, choosing the right investors to partner with, building the right company culture, and setting audacious goals for yourself. The Pay It Forward series, hosted by Vani Kola, MD of Kalaari Capital, focuses on conversations with founders and CEOs who have built businesses that...2021-08-091h 03
The Kalaari Podcast#PayItForward - Founder Insights On Building ElasticRun with Sandeep DeshmukhThere are around 12 million Kirana stores in India, which account for 90 percent of domestic retail and FMCG sales. Digitization of the Kirana stores is where the big opportunity lies. On this episode of the #PayItForward Series, Sandeep Deshmukh shares his experiences and key milestones from his journey of building ElasticRun, India’s premier Kirana commerce platform. The Pay It Forward series, hosted by Vani Kola, MD of Kalaari Capital, focuses on conversations with founders and CEOs who have built businesses that have transformed the landscape of the Indian start-up ecosystem. For more updates on...2021-08-091h 06
The Kalaari Podcast#HindustanHamara - Building Successful Consumer Platforms ft. Abhiraj Bhal, Urban CompanyIndia’s gig economy has the potential to add over 90 million jobs to the economy and add 1.25% to India’s GDP. To share more insights on the gig economy and consumer platforms, we had Abhiraj Bhal, Co-founder of Urban Company, on our Hindustan Hamara session on Clubhouse, hosted by Vani Kola, MD of Kalaari Capital.Hindustan Hamara focuses on conversations with the shapers of India's digital future. Every session we talk to individuals who are shaping the future of India's digital innovation landscape. For more updates on our sessions, follow Kalaari on Clubhouse: bit...2021-08-091h 03
The Kalaari PodcastSindhu Gangadharan, SAP, on building successful enterprise technology businesses | Behind The ScenesHow do you build successful enterprise technology businesses? Sindhu Gangadharan, an enterprise technology veteran – with several years of leadership experience at SAP and multiple board positions at leading technology firms – shares her insights on the enterprise tech opportunity and how to build a successful business on our ‘Behind The Scenes podcast. A few key topics Sindhu discusses during the podcast:1. India’s digital enterprise opportunity2. Creating an equal opportunity workplace3. Upcoming technologies in the enterprise space4. Advice to founders and young professionals#Technology #SaaS #EnterpriseTech #BehindTheSchenes #India #EntrepreneurshipWhen i...2021-07-2223 min
The Kalaari Podcast#HindustanHamara - The Agritech Opportunity In India ft. Taranjeet Singh Bhamra, AgNext TechnologiesAgriculture and allied sectors contribute roughly 14% ($276 Bn in 2020) to India’s GDP. Yet we have to date not witnessed a tech unicorn emerge from the sector, despite having over $600M in VC funding over the last 5 years. #Agritech is one of the most important sectors for innovation and inclusivity in India. To share more insights on this sector, we had Taranjeet Singh Bhamra of Agnext on our Hindustan Hamara session on Clubhouse, hosted by Vani Kola, MD of Kalaari Capital.Hindustan Hamara focuses on conversations with the shapers of India's digital future. Every session we tal...2021-07-2040 min
The Kalaari Podcast#HindustanHamara - The Vernacular Opportunity In India ft. Aprameya Radhakrishna, Koo & Sourabh Gupta, Vernacular AI90% of internet users in #India prefer to consume content in their local language. The next big opportunity in India is #vernacular. We kickstarted our Hindustan Hamara session on Clubhouse with Aprameya Radhakrishna of Koo India and Sourabh Gupta of Vernacular.ai, hosted by Vani Kola, MD of Kalaari Capital.In this episode, we discuss the vernacular opportunity in India and how it's shaping India’s digital ecosystem. Hindustan Hamara focuses on conversations with the shapers of India's digital future. Every session we talk to individuals who are shaping the future of Indi...2021-07-2023 min
The Kalaari PodcastAbhinav Asthana, Postman, on building a strong company culture | Behind The ScenesThe difference between a good company and a great one is the company culture. When Abhinav Asthana started Postman, it was supposed to be a side project. Today, Postman is used by over 11 million developers and 98 percent of Fortune 500 companies. But what truly sets apart Postman is the company culture that Abhinav has built over the years - keeping the developer community as their core focus, and creating a work environment that thrives on curiosity, trust, and teamwork.In this #BehindTheScenes podcast episode, Abhinav touches upon:Bu...2021-07-1520 min
The Kalaari PodcastManu Kumar Jain, Xiaomi India, on building a mass consumer brand | Behind The ScenesBack in 2014, hardly anyone in India knew about Xiaomi. They had zero market share and adopted an online-first distribution plan, which was unheard of at the time for smartphone brands. Today, Xiaomi is a clear market leader, with over 28% of the smartphone market in India. They sold over 10.5 million units just in Q1 2021 & have more than 3000 stores across India. We spoke to the man behind the brand, Manu Kumar Jain, Global VP and MD of Xiaomi India. Here are some of the key points we cover in this #KalaariPodcast:Building a mass co...2021-06-1018 min
The Kalaari PodcastAtul Batra on understanding India's Deep Tech opportunity | Behind The ScenesIn 2019, 3% of the total startup funding in India went into Deep Tech ventures. In 2020, this number shot up to a whopping 14%. India’s #DeepTech ecosystem has grown rapidly over the years. Today, over 2100 Indian startups are using deep tech practices in their operations. To throw more light on this sector, we have Atul Batra on our #BehindTheScenes Podcast. Here are some of the key learnings from this episode:1. We need investors to provide long runways and funds for R&D and academia to find new ways to solve India relevant problems.2. Indi...2021-06-0318 min
The Kalaari PodcastHarish Bijoor, on how startups should approach branding | Behind The ScenesBranding is a powerful tool. It represents what you stand for and helps build an emotional connection with your audience. But building a brand is an art, and often the tricky part in any product success.Harish Bijoor helps us decode the nuances of branding in this #BehindTheScenes podcast episode. Here are some of our important learnings from this conversation:1. For young startups, it is important to invest in branding from day 1 as this can be monetized at the end of the product cycle2. Money and time are crucial components in brand...2021-05-2521 min
The Kalaari PodcastAbhijit Bhaduri, on the evolution of HR’s role in creating value | Behind The ScenesThe leadership brand, the talent brand, and the culture brand are three things that startups should be learning more about.We invited Abhijit Bhaduri to share insights about the evolution of HR’s role in creating value for companies. Some of the points we cover in this #KalaariPodcast:How to attract great talentCreating excellent employee experiences Making employees brand ambassadors #Leadership #HumanResources #BehindTheScenes #India #EntrepreneurshipWhen it comes to #startups, there is no fast track to #success. Almost all startup teams go through a variety of crises and challenges Behind The Scene...2021-05-0119 min
The Kalaari PodcastAnshumani Ruddra, Google India, on building successful products | Behind The ScenesWhat goes into building a successful product?With years of experience under his belt, Anshumani Ruddra, Group Product Manager at Google Pay shares his insights on building great products and more on our #BehindTheScenes podcast.Here are some of the points he touches upon: 1. What makes great product managers2. Building product decision-making frameworks that are more data-enabled vs intuition-led3. The future of the Indian gaming industry#India #Entrepreneurship #Startups #ProductManagementWhen it comes to #startups, there is no fast track to #success. Almost all startup t...2021-04-0519 min
The Kalaari PodcastAnand Deshpande, Persistent Systems, on building a diverse board | Behind The ScenesDoes having the right board matter to a startup’s success?Anand Deshpande, Founder and Chairman of Persistent Systems, answers this question and some more on our latest episode of #BehindTheScenes podcast.Here are some of the key points we cover:1. Role of a board member in a startup2. Tips on structuring board meetings3. Learning to handle complex board dynamics#India #EntrepreneurshipWhen it comes to #startups, there is no fast track to #success. Almost all startup teams go through a variety of crises and challenges Behind The Sc...2021-03-1420 min
The Kalaari PodcastHarish Sivaramakrishnan on designing great products | Behind The ScenesA great product and #design are not only integral to a company’s success but also help in bringing the larger vision to life. Joining us on our latest episode of #BehindTheScenes, we have Harish Sivaramakrishnan, head of design at CRED. He shares his insights on how great products are designed and the process that goes behind them. Here are some of the key points we cover:1. Translating vision and philosophy into building a product2. Building a design-centric organization3. Keeping abreast with technology and design trends#India #EntrepreneurshipWhen it co...2021-03-0616 min
The Kalaari PodcastRaghava Rao on hiring the right finance team for early-stage startups | Behind The ScenesA #finance partner is the most critical hire for any startup, yet most founders falter when it comes to hiring the right finance team.In our latest episode of #BehindTheScenes, Raghava Rao, VP and CFO, Amazon India, shares his thoughts on the vital role a finance team can play in early-stage startups and in building the business vision. Here are some of the key points we cover:1. Impact of #digitalization for a financial professional2. Advice to founders on key finance KPI’s and business metrics3. Attributes that make a great le...2021-02-2533 min
Stars & StartupsEP51: Building a Customer Centric Furniture Brand {Rajiv of Urban Ladder}Yes, been a while but we're back with a packed episode!
On this episode, episode 51, I speak with Rajiv Srivatsa a co-founder of a well loved consumer brand in the digital age, UrbanLadder.
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Super fun chat with Rajiv on building a consumer brand in India. UrbanLadder was likely the big daddy of the Direct 2 Consumer trend in India. No retail stores, creating a brand, selling only private labels with only UL branded products. We discuss how using NPS in different areas of the business can help retain customers, the UL journey & solid advice for brands starting up n...2021-02-2348 min
The Desi VC with Akash BhatE40: Vinod Shankar (Partner, Java Capital)Vinod Shankar is the Co-Founder and Partner at Java Capital, an investment syndicate investing in sectors such as healthtech, consumer internet, deep tech, SaaS and EdTech. Prior to founding Java Capital, Vinod was the Associate Vice President at Kalaari Capital and before that was the Head of Sales & Marketing at Just Books Inc. In this episode we cover:Why launch an investment fund in the middle of the pandemic? (1:57)Challenges of raising a fund during the pandemic? (5:29)Vinod’s journey into VC (11:23)How do you do cold outreach to VC...2021-02-171h 27
The Kalaari PodcastMadan Bahal on crafting a good communication strategy | Behind The ScenesMedia and PR are understated tools that can propel a startup to build a good brand if used constructively. On our latest episode of #BehindTheScenes, Madan Bahal, co-founder of Adfactors PR, shares his insights on how founders can craft effective PR and communication strategies. We also cover the following points: 1. Managing communication during Crisis 2. Importance of Internal communication 3. Hiring the right media agency 4. Leveraging new-age platforms to build distribution #AdvertisingAndMarketing #StartupsWhen it comes to #startups, there is no fast track to #success. Almost all startup team...2021-02-1320 min
The VCpreneur: Startups | Venture Capital | Entrepreneurship | FundraisingEP#29 Rajiv Srivatsa – Co-building startups at Antler India, the Urban Ladder experience & unpacking the fundraising lifecycle of a startupIn this episode, Rajiv Srivatsa, Partner @Antler India & Co-founder @Urban Ladder, joins our host Digjay, to talk about the Antler India program, building & scaling Urban Ladder, raising funds from Mr. Ratan Tata, difference in fundraising approach between 0-1 & 1-10 stage, managing stakeholders expectations & overcoming valleys of death as a founder. Prior to joining Antler India, Rajiv co-founded Urban Ladder (UL), one of India's top omni-channel furniture brand. Over ~8 years, UL raised over $100mm from top Indian VCs, like Kalaari Capital, SAIF Partners (now Elevation Capital) & Steadview Capital. Prior to UL, he served as a Sr Product Manager with Yahoo...2021-02-0748 min
The Kalaari PodcastAnshuman Bapna on how to approach unsolvable problems | Behind The ScenesWhen you think of career planning, do you think in terms of 5-year goals or 10-year goals? Anshuman Bapna, Ex-CPO of MakeMyTrip and Founder of Terra.do, likes to think in terms of lifetime goals.In this Behind the Scenes Kalaari Podcast he discusses best practices to build a business, why combatting climate change is his lifetime goal and also the need of the hour for the world. Other topics include:1. Finding founder-problem fit2. Balancing intuition & data-driven decision making3. Creating guidelines to unlock innovation within a company4. Setting...2021-01-1937 min
The Kalaari PodcastNir Eyal on building viral products | Behind the ScenesEver wondered why some products have viral adoption and succeed immensely. Nir Eyal, the best-selling author, and entrepreneur talks about this and other topics in this Behind the Scenes episode of the #KalaariPodcast1. How to incorporate consumer psychology into product building2. How to capture the monopoly of the mind3. Breaking bad habits and building 'indistractable' teams4. Balancing reactive and reflective work#Productivity #ManagementWhen it comes to #startups, there is no fast track to #success. Almost all startup teams go through a variety of crises and...2021-01-0418 min
The Kalaari PodcastKuldeep Dhankar on scaling sales for B2B Companies | Behind the ScenesKuldeep Dhankar brings immense experience in scaling sales for B2B Companies. It is one of the most important discussions in a startup that is not often addressed. In this edition of the #KalaariPodcast we bring his insights and learnings: 1. Establish a repeatable GTM & Product-market engine that can enable scale2. Hire a VP of marketing before a VP of Sales3. Founders- Get your hands dirty- Do the first sales yourself, next build a sales teamWhen it comes to #startups, there is no fast track to #success. Almost all startup teams go through a variety of crises and chall...2020-12-1116 min
The Kalaari PodcastDale Vaz, CTO of Swiggy, on leveraging personalisation at scale | Behind the ScenesDale Vaz has spent the last decade building products Swiggy & Amazon India. In this edition of #KalaariPodcast, he shares learnings from his journey. 1. Leveraging personalization to deliver customized experiences 2. Building data science capabilities for early-stage #startups 3. Importance of building tools to "AI Enable" #leadership teams 4. Career planning for #technology professionals He also shares with us how he upskills himself in a rapidly changing world. His customer obsession mindset, observations on food habits in #India along with other idiosyncrasies he uncovers makes it for an insightful episode.When it comes to #start...2020-12-0420 min
JasaRodio7 Tips to Pick a Right Co-founder!Vani Kola is the Founder and Managing Director of Kalaari Capital, one of India’s leading early-stage venture capital firms!
In her recent LinkedIn post, Vani shares about "7 Tips to Pick a Right Co-founder?"
This podcast, is the excerpt of that post.2020-11-2803 min
The Kalaari PodcastNischal Shetty on building and scaling products | Behind the ScenesNischal Shetty, Co-Founder and CEO of WazirX, on how to take a product-first approach to build a startup 1. Get feedback from users early on- even at the idea stage 2. Understand the core problem deeply 3. Play to the strengths of the founding team Getting founder-product-market fit right provides a real advantage for #success in the #future. #KalaariPodcastWhen it comes to #startups, there is no fast track to #success. Almost all startup teams go through a variety of crises and challenges Behind The Scenes. Having been a pa...2020-11-2127 min
Career CheckpointSreedhar Prasad: Secrets of a Consulting leaderIn this episode I have a chat with Sreedhar Prasad, who has over 20 years of global consulting experience with KPMG India, Middle East and Kalaari Capital. My conversation covered a wide range of topics and themes from curiosity to Chinese cuisine to what should parents do to help their children prepare them for their future. Sreedhar also shared his secret of how he keeps his sanity intact even when he is continuously traveling! 2020-11-131h 34
The Kalaari PodcastAbhiraj Bhal, Co-founder and CEO of Urban Company, on constantly evolving as a leaderl | Behind the ScenesIn this episode of the #KalaariPodcast, Abhiraj Bhal, Co-Founder and CEO of Urban Company, shares his learnings and insights on:1. Leveraging ESOPs to instill ownership, purpose and #innovation 2. Common pitfalls to avoid while hiring star performers 3. Mental framework to constantly evolve one's #leadership styleWhen it comes to #startups, there is no fast track to #success. Almost all startup teams go through a variety of crises and challenges Behind The Scenes. Having been a part of many startup journeys over the last decade at Kalaari, we believe that there ar...2020-11-1218 min
The Kalaari PodcastBhavit Sheth, COO & Co-Founder of Dream11, on building data-driven organisationsIn this episode of the #KalaariPodcast, Bhavit Sheth, Co-Founder and COO of Dream11, shares his learnings and insights on: 1. How to make the co-founder relationship work 2. How to scale effectively post product-market fit 3. Best practices for building a data-driven organisation 4. Exceeding customer expectations by listening to different sets of customers5. How to hire and retain top-performers and get them aligned to the company vision When it comes to #startups, there is no fast track to #success. Almost all startup teams go through a variety of crises and chall...2020-11-0734 min
The Kalaari PodcastAnanth Narayanan on best practices for risk assessment and rapid scaling | Behind The ScenesIn this episode of the #KalaariPodcast, Ananth Narayanan, Co-Founder of Medlife, shares best practices on how startups can scale rapidly:1. Have an ambitious long-term vision2. Do you have the right people to get there? Are you #hiring effectively? 3. Overachieve quarterly targets 4. Break down the vision into actionable tasks5. Use data to Readjust 2-3-4 periodicallyWhen it comes to #startups, there is no fast track to #success. Almost all startup teams go through a variety of crises and challenges Behind The Scenes. Having been a part of many startup jo...2020-11-0124 min
Stars & StartupsEP49: 5M users, ₹ 150 crore in Cashbacks and Affiliate marketing {Rohan of CashKaro}EP49: {Rohan Bhargava, Co-Founder of CashKaro}
I speak with Rohan on building a business offering cashbacks that works with over 1500+ e-commerce websites. Famously, Cashkaro is a Ratan Tata backed startup. Rohan shares why he & his wife Swati gave up lucrative jobs in finance, moved back to India from London in the early days of starting up, how affiliate businesses operate and a lot more on this extremely intriguing conversation!
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The Kalaari PodcastMonika Shergill, Netflix, on customer-stickiness and virality | Behind The ScenesIn this episode of the #KalaariPodcast, Monika Shergill, VP, Content at Netflix India, shares her perspective on: 1. The blurring lines between content companies and technology companies2. Framework to achieve customer stickiness and virality 3. How to create a culture of high performanceWhen it comes to #startups, there is no fast track to #success. Almost all startup teams go through a variety of crises and challenges Behind The Scenes. Having been a part of many startup journeys over the last decade at Kalaari, we believe that there are valuable lessons to be gained from th...2020-10-1818 min
The Better India PodcastBackers of India's Best Ideas: Vani Kola, Kalaari Capital"Entrepreneurship & venture capital is always about optimism, faith and hope of a better future", says Vani Kola, from Kalaari Capital in conversation with Dhimant in Episode 3 of our new podcast series, 'Backers of India's Best Ideas.'
In each episode of 'Backers of India's Best Ideas', we will discuss the role, journey and involvement of some of India’s most renowned venture capitalists in some of India’s favourite direct-to-consumer consumer brands.2020-09-2934 min
Stars & StartupsEP42: RegTech & Moving on from Blockchain {Ankit of Signzy}EP42: {Ankit Ratan, Co-Founder of Signzy}
Regulation is probably one of the key pillars of banking. Sometimes it does become an excuse for being the thing that ails the experience. All that is changing now with the emergence of Reg-Tech. The use of Video KYC, Aadhar authentication layer, digital lockers & the India Stack is enabling a lot of that change. One of those companies that is quietly enabling the BFSI sector is Signzy.
Ankit, a silver medalist from IIT Delhi (2011), had worked in New York deploying fraud analytics solutions at Citi Bank and Metlife...2020-09-2353 min
The Kalaari PodcastDivya Gokulnath on rethinking education with technology | Behind The ScenesIn this episode of the #KalaariPodcast, Divya Gokulnath, Co-founder of Byju's, shares her perspective1. Why brand advocacy is a crucial metric for #customer retention 2. How it's essential not just to start a mission-driven company, but also, stay mission-driven 3. How mentors are important to encourage #womenleaders 4. Her approach to building teams for a fast scaling company and how #tech plays a vital role in that When it comes to #startups, there is no fast track to #success. Almost all startup teams go through a variety of crises and challenges Behind The Scenes. Having been...2020-09-1821 min
The Kalaari PodcastShamik Sharma on building for scale from first principles | Behind The ScenesIn this episode of the #KalaariPodcast, Shamik Sharma, Head of Digital Initiatives at CureFit, shares his perspective on:· Why lateral thinking is key to analyse and stay ahead of new #tech trends · How to not get drawn into hype cycles of tech · How to make quick #pivots· His thesis on video tech & the potential applicationsWhen it comes to #startups, there is no fast track to #success. Almost all startup teams go through a variety of crises and challenges Behind The Scenes. Having been a part of many start...2020-09-0128 min
The Kalaari PodcastAkshay Kothari on how to grow true north metrics | Behind The ScenesIn this episode of the #KalaariPodcast, Akshay Kothari, COO of Notion, shares his perspective on:1. Building mission-driven organisations2. Best practices for effective #hiring3. Thinking of #TAM for the long-term4. Focusing on a company equation rather than individual metricsWhen it comes to #startups, there is no fast track to #success. Almost all startup teams go through a variety of crises and challenges Behind The Scenes. Having been a part of many startup journeys over the last decade at Kalaari, we believe that there are valuable lessons to be gained from the journeys...2020-08-2235 min
Founder ThesisMaking India Shop Smarter | Swati Bhargava @ CashKaroFrom Ambala to Singapore to London & then back to India! Here is the story of Swati Bhargava, the Co-Founder of CashKaro.com India’s largest & fastest growing cashback & coupons site.Remember your class topper in school? Well, Swati was the scholar of her batch scoring a 100/100 in maths in her 10th standard board exams. A young Ambala girl aspiring to study at the prestigious St. Stephens College in Delhi, but as the saying goes “Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans” - Life had alternate plans for Swati & she flew to Singapore instea...2020-08-211h 10
The Kalaari PodcastUmang Bedi on finding true purpose | Behind the ScenesUmang Bedi, Co-founder @DailyHunt -- Behind The Scenes -- shares insights from his journey being a corporate executive to taking the plunge into the start-up world. He shares his perspective on handling crisis, finding true purpose, achieving hyper-focus, how he manages team and goals with the traffic light assessment model & more 2020-08-0733 min
Antler VC CastAVC08: Reimagining EdTech with Aditi AvasthiIn this episode, we talk about creating a platform that produces learning outcomes, the importance of building an impact-centric business, and the growth of EdTech industry with the application of AI and adaptive learning.To discuss more, we are joined by Aditi Avasthi, Founder and CEO of Indian headquartered EdTech company Embibe. Embibe is an AI driven edtech platform that uses AI and analytics to carve out personalized learning programs for students and has raised over $190 million since its launch in 2012. Investors include Kalaari Capital, Lightbox Ventures, and Reliance. [03:03] Aditi dives into the vision of Embibe of creating a no...2020-08-0644 min
Stars & StartupsEP21: {Girish of Magzter} on 55 million app downloads and the business of digital magazines and newspapersEP21: 55 million app downloads, business of magazines & newspapers and starting with apps early {Girish Ramdas, Co-founder & CEO of Magzter}
If you’ve had a smart phone since early days you’d likely recognise Magzter. Along with Zinio they were they apps that you could find your favourite magazines from across the world to access and read. They have over 55 million downloads of their apps and Girish speaks off how they hit 1 million downloads a months recently and likely greater than normal downloads due to COVID. On the episode I speak with Girish Ramdas, the CEO of M...2020-07-131h 13
IIM Kozhikode Alumni Association[IIMKAN Careers] How to build a career in Venture CapitalThe various pathways to get a VC job, how to excel, partnering with startup founders, life after VC, are just a few of the topics we will cover in this interactive, live discussion.
Our panel includes:
Revant Bhate - 2009 - Co-Founder and CEO, Mosaic Wellness (Former Partner at Kalaari Capital)
Sarvesh Kanodia - 2011 - Principal, Omidyar Network India
Sheeba D'Mello - 2007 - Manager - Private Equity, Prayog Advisors
Moderated by:
Kashyap Chanchani - 2006 - Managing Partner @ The Rainmaker Group (TRMG)2020-06-211h 37
IIM Kozhikode Alumni Association[IIMKAN Careers] How to land your dream jobIIMKAN is the career development platform of the IIMK Alumni Association. "Imkan" means possibility and we aim to help our alumni reach the full potential of what they can be.
In this live webinar, our alumni experts share their expert and practical insights on how to navigate to your dream career with a structured and proactive job search approach, including how to shortlist target companies, how to create a profile that stands out, leveraging & growing your network, how to ace that interview and salary negotiation.
Please jump to specific...2020-06-031h 26
Women Making Impact - IndiaPodcast Interview with Swati Bhargava - Co Founder - CashkaroCashKaro’s Co-Founder, Swati Bhargava is a global entrepreneur, who along with Co-Founder, Rohan Bhargava has turned around India’s online shopping landscape. Together they ensure users save money in the form of Cashback whenever they shop online and make CashKaro a household name. A Fortune 40Under40 entrepreneur, Swati is an exemplary leader with over 15 years of work experience. At CashKaro she spearheads departments like Investor Relations, Marketing & PR, Strategic Partnerships & Alliances among other domains.
CashKaro is India's Largest Cashback & Coupons Site which has nearly 4Mn registered users. It is also India’s #1 savings destination as here users can ge...2020-05-1823 min
VUX WorldThe Rundown: Talking volcanos finding gaps you can Read Along toThis week's top stories:Google’s Read Along Vernacular.ai raises $5.1 million led by Exfinity Ventures, Kalaari CapitalHR AI system, Paradox AI gets 40m funding for replacing the ‘boring’ jobsConverseNow has closed a $3.25 million seed funding round led by Bala InvestmentsOmilia, a conversational artificial intelligence platform developer, has raised $20 million in a funding round led by Grafton CapitalGetting the tone right - automated copy generation has to be retrained in a time of crisisStores may use voice assistants to transform shoppin...2020-05-1553 min
Live with Business InsiderVani Kola - Crisis will help birth next-gen ideasVani Kola, Founder and MD, Kalaari Capital speaks to Business Insider's Chief Editor Sriram Iyer about the current lockdown and what kind if sectors are likely to see an uptick after the lockdown eases.2020-04-0218 min
Mind The Gap by FreshchatLast week in startups - India - Mind the Gap NewsIn total, this week, 20 startups raised $75.89 Mn funding and one startup acquisition took place.
In a major announcement this week, Japanese conglomerate SoftBank launched its second technology-focussed investment corpus, SoftBank Vision Fund II, with an outlay of $108 Bn. The fund claimed to have received commitments from technology majors such as Apple and Microsoft.
Other investors in the fund include National Investment Corporation of National Bank of Kazakhstan, Standard Chartered Bank, and some undisclosed investors from Taiwan. Further, SoftBank will be investing $38 Bn in the fund along with other committed investors including Foxconn, MUFG, SMFG and Mizuho.2019-08-0100 minMind The Gap by FreshchatLast week in Startups - India - Mind the Gap NewsIn total, this week, 15 startups raised $378.77 Mn funding and four startup acquisitions took place.
One of the biggest funding rounds in the Indian startup ecosystem was raised by Druva, marking the entry of cloud data protection firm in the unicorn club. Druva raised $130 Mn in a funding round led by Viking Global Investors.
The funds will be used to invest in innovation as well as for strategic acquisitions.
Bengaluru-based healthtech platform Practo raised $17.2 Mn (INR 120 Cr ) from Trifecta Capital and other internal investors. The company had floated an offer of INR 70 Cr ($10 Mn) debt from...2019-06-2600 min
Mind The Gap by FreshchatLast week in Startups - India - Mind the Gap NewsIn total, this week, 15 startups raised $378.77 Mn funding and four startup acquisitions took place.
One of the biggest funding rounds in the Indian startup ecosystem was raised by Druva, marking the entry of cloud data protection firm in the unicorn club. Druva raised $130 Mn in a funding round led by Viking Global Investors.
The funds will be used to invest in innovation as well as for strategic acquisitions.
Bengaluru-based healthtech platform Practo raised $17.2 Mn (INR 120 Cr ) from Trifecta Capital and other internal investors. The company had floated an offer of INR 70 Cr ($10 Mn) debt from...2019-06-2600 min
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MichaelMoore Predits Tump Win in July
IoT Center of Excellence opens in Bangalore
Z Nation Lab has launched an incubation and accelerator programme in Mumbai
Earlier Feb Loaded with seed fund, Kalaari plans a ‘convertible’ ride
HCL, Microsoft start IoT incubation centre
Reliance Big Entertainment forays into mobile video with Chillx
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