#DamaniTalks Episode 53 - Featuring Mohit Gulati, Managing Partner ITI Growth Ventures

#DamaniTalks Episode 54 - Featuring Abhishek Agarwal, managing partner, Rockstud Capital

Welcome to Episode 54 of Damani Talks! Dive into an enlightening conversation with Abhishek Agarwal, Managing Partner at RockStud Capital, as we explore his journey from 2006 in the UK to becoming a trailblazer in the venture capital space.

In this Episode:

• Early Career Challenges: Learn about Abhishek's initial struggles and his experience of losing 10 lakh rupees in a single day.
• Resilience in the 2009 Meltdown: Discover how Abhishek navigated the turbulent times of the financial crisis and what it taught him about perseverance and the financial world.
• Successful Ventures: Hear about his first two startup investments that have returned all the capital invested, showcasing his knack for picking winners.
• Innovative Funding: Gain insights into his unique approach to managing a fund that blends listed and startup portfolios and delivers a 1.4x DPI (140% return in cash!).
• Future Outlook: What lies ahead for Rockstar Capital III and the vision for the next phase of growth.

Join us for this riveting journey into the heart of startup challenges and investment strategies, a journey full of candid reflections and valuable lessons.

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This isn’t just a conversation; it’s a masterclass in venture capital and resilience.

#DamaniTalks #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship #BusinessStrategy #FinancialInsights #StartupGrowth

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#DamaniTalks Episode 53 - Featuring Mohit Gulati, Managing Partner ITI Growth Ventures

🌟 Out Now: #Damanitalks Ep. 53 with Mohit Gulati, managing partner at ITI Growth Ventures!

🌍 Mohit spills the beans on his life's rollercoaster ride 🎢 - from challenging norms to conquering the finance world 💼.

Every minute is packed with raw, unscripted stories 📖 and hard-earned wisdom 🦉 that'll leave you inspired and motivated.

Catch this electrifying episode on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Google Podcast 📻.

🎧 This is an extraordinary adventure of learning and discovery! 🌟 🚀 Get ready for a thrilling journey with the fire beneath ITI Growth Ventures. 🚀

#showmedamani #venturecapital #arthagroup #funding #startup #itigrowthventures #podcast #new #trending

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🎬 #DamaniTalks Episode 51 - Featuring Akshay Chaturvedi of LeverageEdu 🌟

🚀 Welcome to an extraordinary journey in this latest episode of #DamaniTalks. We're honored to host Akshay Chaturvedi, the visionary CEO of LeverageEdu. In this episode, we delve deep into his life story, uncovering the motivations, challenges, and triumphs that have shaped his remarkable career. 📈 From his formative years at #KPMG to becoming a trailblazer in global education, Akshay's journey is filled with invaluable lessons on leadership, perseverance, and strategic innovation. 🌍 We discuss: - Akshay's personal and professional motivations - The strategic pivot of LeverageEdu - Managing a diverse investment landscape with angels, #VCs, #CVCs, and more - The driving force behind Akshay's intense work ethic - Balancing personal life with the demands of building LeverageEdu - Plus, a rapid-fire round that reveals more about Akshay's unique perspectives and future ambitions. 🔥 Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a student dreaming big, or simply someone ----looking for #inspiration, this episode is a must-watch. It's not just a conversation; it's a ---masterclass in navigating the complexities of the #start-up world and making an impact on a global scale. 👉 Don't forget to watch till the end for some rapid-fire questions that add a fun twist to our deep discussion! 👍 If you enjoy this episode, please like, share, and subscribe to our channel for more -inspiring content. Your support helps us bring these incredible stories to you. #leadership #Innovation #Education #Entrepreneurship #GlobalImpact #StartupLife #VentureCapital #WorkLifeBalance #DamaniTalks

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Episode L: Shinjini Kumar, Co-Founder at Salt – mysaltapp

As #DamaniTalks completes its 50th episode, we bring you a leading personality from the Fintech industry -  Shinjini Kumar, Co-Founder of SALT (mysaltapp)

She had a 17-year stint with the RBI,  Paytm Bank, and later led Citibank's consumer bank for India – each role would make the holder proud – a position that one would retire from.

Yet, she found herself a challenge that got her jumping into the founder role.

Key takeaways from this episode:

• Shinjini’s early days in Bihar. After studying English literature, what prompted her to move into the financial sector?
• Shinjini took up the role of the payment at RBI; why did that space fascinate her attention? After 17 years at the RBI, what were her key takeaways from this experience? Would Shinjini encourage the youth to take up the challenge of working as a government employee?
• How did Shinjini overcome the expectation mismatch on her job responsibilities at PwC? What was her experience like seeing the best of the corporate and government world?
• Why was building a Paytm bank the next challenge for Shinjini? What was her experience working with Vijay Shekhar Sharma? What triggered her to to quit the payments bank just before the launch? What are her thoughts on Paytm’s IPO?
• When did Shinjini know she wanted to quit her employment stint and take up entrepreneurship? Where did the idea of her startup - SALT germinate? How do the startup’s services cater to women?
• How did Shinjini choose her investors? What are the differences between being an intrapreneur and an entrepreneur? Where does Shinjini see SALT in the next 5 years?

Shinjini’s book recommendation:

• The Grapes of Wrath By John Steinbeck

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Episode XLix - Ujjwal Jain, Founder & CEO of WealthDesk

Luck is when hard work, preparation, and perseverance meet with opportunity. Most founders get the hard work and perseverance right, but very few achieve all 3…

On the XLix (49th) episode of #DamaniTalks, we had 1 such rare founder!

Founder & CEO of WealthDesk, Ujjwal Jain's life journey is a series of forward-looking decisions that got him to founding a top-level fintech startup!

Key takeaways from this episode:

• Ujjwal speaks about growing up in Kolkata, in a middle-class Marwari family. Why did he pursue engineering when he knew that Finance was his calling?
• After Jadavpur University why did Ujjwal not pursue jobs with the likes of Google and Microsoft, and chose a stint with D.E. Shaw?
• What does WealthDesk do, and what is WealthBasket all about? It took three years for the team to build the platform; when did Ujjwal know that he was ready to go live?
• Why did full-service brokers like Motilal Oswal, JM Financial, Anand Rathi choose to partner with WealthDesk, despite being in a similar space? How is WealthDesk helping discount brokers like Paytm Money, Zerodha and Upstox? How is Ujjwal creating a “win-win” for all the different classes of brokers onboard?
• How is WealthDesk different from competitors like - Smallcase?
• How did Ujjwal convince his consumers to pay for a service that is otherwise easily available? How is Ujjwal building a brand name for himself?
• How and why did Ujjwal decide to pump in his own $1M instead of raising funds? Ujjwal’s experience of raising $3.88M.
• If Ujjwal could turn back time, what are the things he wishes to have done differently? Where does he see WealthDesk in the next 5 years?

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