Understanding VC

Nov 02 2024 99 ep. 45 mins 5
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Understanding VC is a podcast that provides founders with the knowledge and resources they need to understand venture capital. My goal is to create the best and most comprehensive resource on venture capital on the internet, so that founders can make informed decisions about their businesses and secure the funding they need to succeed.

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The ULTIMATE Series A Fundraising Playbook | Christian Meermann from Cherry Ventures

Nov 02 2024 57 mins  
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, effective pricing strategies, and building defensible products. Christian discusses

Why AI Isn't Where We Thought It Would Be | Itamar Novick from Recursive Ventures

Oct 09 2024 44 mins  
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 enterprise operations, though it may also displace certain jobs. He stresses the need for inno

How a Frog Logo Revolutionised Southeast Asian Startups | Hugh Mason from JFDI

Sep 30 2024 51 mins  
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. Mason emphasises the need for social capital and mentorship in supporting innovation

How to Build a Strong Founder-VC Relationship | Akshay Mehra from Hummingbird Ventures

Aug 06 2024 36 mins  
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 should act as patient supporters rather than overbearing mentors, emphasizing the nee

How to Break into Venture Capital | Arun Pai from Monk's Hill Ventures

Jul 17 2024 52 mins  
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 interview process and the mindset needed to succeed. They also explore the industry'

Corporate Venturing Reimagined: Sebastien Picard from xcube on Ecosystem Models

Jul 14 2024 41 mins  
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 typical venture studios, and the innovative Corporate Venture Portfolio Equity (CVPE) model

Seeing Big Markets: Insights from Hustle Fund's Shiyan Koh

Jun 30 2024 44 mins  
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 intricacies of examining market size, margin dynamics, and the VC's perspective on ev

A VC's Guide to Managing Startup Finances | Manoj Agarwal from SeaFund

May 06 2024 43 mins  
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 efficiency, the importance of compliance, and separating business and personal finances. Don'

Inside a Pitch Meeting w/ Michael Blakey & Aleks Farseev | PitchMeNot Ep.5

Apr 27 2024 39 mins  
In this episode of PitchMeNot, host Rahul and VC Michael Blakey explore SoMin, an AI-powered SaaS marketing platform founded by Alex Farseev. SoMin optimizes digital advertising and competitor monitoring, reducing costs and boosting sales. They discuss SoMin's journey, product offerings (SoAds and SoMonitor), market fit, traction, funding history, and future aspirations, including

Rise of the India-US SaaS Corridor | Chanchal Bhoorani from WestBridge Capital

Apr 09 2024 50 mins  
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 effectively compete in the US market. Chanchal addresses the sustainability of India's c