AVC09: Filling the gap in the Indian tech ecosystem with Rajiv Srivatsa

In this episode, we talk about the evolution that has taken place in the Indian startup ecosystem, gaps in the market and verticals that Indian founders should focus on for the future.To discuss more, we are joined by Rajiv Srivatsa, co-founder of Urban Ladder, an online furniture company that raised over 100 million dollars in venture capital from Indian and international investors such as Ratan Tata and Sequoia Capital. Prior to starting Urban Ladder in 2012, Rajiv spent over a decade working with a number of multinational corporations, including Infosys, Cognizant, and Yahoo. Currently, Rajiv is the country head and a Partner in India for Antler. [11:58] Rajiv explains the type of entrepreneurs that emerge from a corporate vs a startup.[17:27] Rajiv shares his candid views on the Indian entrepreneurs' mindset towards risk and failure. [32:59] Rajiv shares about the verticals in India that are forward looking in this post-COVID and recession world.Listen to the podcast to discover stories of exceptional people who are playing a key role in building and shaping the next wave of tech.

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