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Business Podcast by Roohi | VC, Startups

Business Podcast by Roohi an audio based interview style podcast where I chat with thought leaders, Venture Capitalists, creators, founders, entrepreneurs. About a wide range of topics from investment thesis to start up space. It's a podcast for creators, makers, builders, doers, business people and Venture capital enthusiasts.
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Deep Dive on All In Capital Ft. Kushal Bhagia(Founding Partner of All In Capital)

Excited to share this episode Featuring Kushal Bhagia of All In Capital During my conversation with Kushal we get into - All In Capital - Founder Archetypes and more topics Hope you enjoy this episode! Guest Kushal Bhagia's Handles Kushal's X: https://x.com/kushalbhagia Kushal's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kushalbhagia Other links: All In Capital's Website: https://allincapital.vc/ Host Roohi Kazi’s Handles ⤵︎ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In...

Jul 29, 202523 min

Investor in Tesla Ft. Tim Draper(Founder and Managing Partner of Draper Associates)

Stoked to say We had Tim Draper on Business Podcast by Roohi recently For one of the biggest and most interesting episodes till date During my conversation with Tim we got into - India - His background and more topics Hope you enjoy this episode! Guest Tim Drapers Handles⤵︎ Tim Draper X: https://x.com/TimDraper Tim Draper LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothydraper/ Other links: Draper University: https://draperuniversity.com/ Meet the Drapers: https://www.meetthedrapers.com/ Draper Asso...

Jul 25, 202526 min

Building ArthAlpha Ft. Rohit Beri(Co Founder)

In this episode I chat with Rohit Beri of ArthAlpha - ArthAlpha recently raised 2M In this conversation with Rohit we get into: 1) Co Founder Fit 2) ArthAlpha and more Guest Rohit Beri's Handles⤵︎ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohit-beri/⁠ Host Roohi Kazi’s Handles ⤵︎ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@roohik2 Twitter:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://x.com/roohi_kr?s=21&t=chThpLoxSfA_oCiLbEq5ng⁠⁠ E-Mail: bizpodroohi2@gmail.com TO GET FEATURED ON “Busin...

Jul 05, 202524 min

Deep Dive on Flourish Ventures India Ft. Harsh Gupta

A few months ago I had a chat with Harsh Gupta of Flourish Ventures India about the India story, their India operations, and more Thanks to his PR team for helping to set up this episode Guest Harsh Gupta's Handles⤵︎ X: https://x.com/Harsh_Gupta27 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harsh-gupta-6176728b/ Host Roohi Kazi’s Handles ⤵︎ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@roohik2 Twitter:⁠⁠ ⁠https://x.com/roohi_kr?s=21&t=chThpLoxSfA_oCiLbEq5ng⁠ ...

Jun 10, 202522 min

Deep Dive on Long Journey Ventures Ft. Cyan Banister( Co Founder of Long Journey Ventures)

A few months ago I had an amazing opportunity to chat with Cyan Banister: Co Founder of Long Journey Ventures Cyan has backed some incredible companies as an angel and now a VC And in this episode we chat about Long Journey Ventures Investment Thesis Skills to Break into Venture Capital Biggest wins or Anti Portfolio And more There's a bit of background noise in this episode Thanks to Kat on her team for helping to arrange this episode Guest Cyan Banisters Handles⤵︎ X: ⁠ https://x.com/cyantist L...

May 13, 202515 min

Building Businesses Ft. Nick Huber(Sweaty Startup)

This month's episode features none other than Nick Huber(Sweaty Startup on X) Nick has built an audience and following of over 100 k + on X During the conversation with Nick we chat about 1. A few of the concepts from his new book 2. From Cornell University to Business and other topics Guest Nick Huber's Handles⤵︎ Ideas; https://sweatystartup.com/ideas Email: nick@sweatystartup X: https://x.com/sweatystartup Nick’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Sweaty-Startup-Doing-Boring-Things/dp/006338762X Hos...

Apr 29, 202521 min

Journey to Tin Men Capital Ft. John Tay

This months episode of BizPodRoohi features John Tay John grew up in a single income family home And worked different kinds of jobs like at a petrol pump, Mc Donalds and eventually found his way to Venture Capital and startups This episode is inspiring for anyone who wants to make it We chat about: 1. John's journey to Tin Men Capital 2. How to bring back the builders energy to SEA Guest John Tay's Handles⤵︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johntyc/ Tin Men Capital Website: https://www.tinm...

Mar 29, 202524 min

Deep Dive on The Komo Club Ft. Rohit Bhargava(Host of The Startup Playbook Podcast)

In this podcast I am joined by a dream guest Rohit Bhargava: Host of The Startup Playbook Podcast, The Founder of The Komo Club We chat about: Podcasting in 2025 and beyond The Komo Club Genesis The Startup Playbook Podcast Playbook Ventures Guest Rohit's Handles⤵︎ The Komo Club Website here: https://www.thekomoclub.com/ Email: rohit@startupplaybook.co Here’s Rohit’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohbhargava/ Heres The Startup Playbook Podcast link: https://open.spotify.com/show/0pIPF1J8...

Mar 02, 202531 min

Magic of San Francisco Ft. Karna Shinde(Strategic Angel Investor)

In this podcast I am joined by Karna Shinde Karna is a strategic angel investor We chat about red, and green flags in founders, advice on mentorship, and more topics Join the Whatsapp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DQ5OVsL6n9n8parDzdYG4a (Get Regular Updates on Podcasts guests, Events & More!) Guest Karna’s Handles⤵︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karna-d-shinde-55126621/ Email: kds@kdsglobal.in Host Roohi Kazi’s Handles ⤵︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/...

Feb 16, 202518 min

Deep Dive on EVM Capital Ft. Suhas Sumukh

One of the up and upcoming people in the micro grants space Suhas and Andrew Co Founded EVM Capital In this episode we get into 1. Early days of EVM Capital 2, What EVM looks for in builders Connect with Suhas below: X: https://x.com/suhasasumukh Email: suhasasumukh@gmail.com EVM Capital's Website: https://www.evm.capital/ Connect with the host Roohi below X: https://x.com/roohi_kr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/ Email: bizpodroohi@gmail.com If you are in Mumbai we ar...

Jan 16, 202521 min

Building Hanover Ft Chris Hladczuk

Waited for 3 years to make this episode happen It was worth the wait During this episode we spoke about: - Hanover and more Connect with Chris here: X: https://x.com/chrishlad Hanover's Website: ⁠https://www.hanover.co/ Connect with the host Roohi here: X:⁠⁠ https://x.com/roohi_kr⁠⁠ LinkedIn:⁠⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/⁠ Big news We are planning to host two meet ups for Business Podcast by Roohi internationally in 2025 1) First one in Versova, Mumbai on Jan 26th, 2025 2) ...

Jan 02, 202512 min

Deep Dive on Plug and Play Ft. James Conde(Investor Relations at Plug and Play APAC)

Today's episode features James Conde Investor Relations at Plug and Play APAC In this under 30 minute deep dive episode we get into: 1. Culture 2. Early days at Plug and Play Thanks to Jay Mahajan- for designing the epic thumbnails Special thanks to Fatima Abdullah for making the intro here, and this episode happen Connect with James Conde here: LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesconde/ Plug and Play APAC here: https://www.plugandplayapac.com/ Connect with the host Roohi here: X: ⁠https...

Dec 21, 202422 min

Building Side Projects Ft. Manas Bam

Got the chance to speak with amazing builder Manas Bam in Singapore We spoke about: Journey to NUS Building side projects and more Connect with Manas: LinkedIn: https://x.com/bamitsmanas Connect with the host Roohi here: X: https://x.com/roohi_kr LinkedIn: / roohi-kazi-53174113b...

Dec 14, 202413 min

Building Arrayah Hacker House Ft. Akshat Agarwal

A few months ago I was lucky to get a chance to sit down with Akshat in Dubai Akshat is one of the people behind Arrayah Hacker House Hear more about his journey, and the vision behind starting Arrayah Hacker House Connect with Akshat here: X: https://x.com/lifeoftheshat LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akshat418 Connect with the host Roohi here: X:https://x.com/roohi_kr LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/...

Nov 26, 202421 min

Giving Grants to Talented Teenagers Ft. Ari Dutilh

In this episode I am joined by Ari Dutilh building Bagel Fund, and helping to grow Merge Club - Merge Club is a fantastic initiative of Julian Weisser and Team We chat about: 1. His life's work and many other topics Connect with Ari below: Ari's Website: https://www.aridutilh.com/ Merge Club grant guide: https://merge.club/guide You can connect with the host Roohi below: Business Podcast by Roohi Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://x.com/roo...

Oct 31, 202424 min

Building in India Ft Adrija Agarwal of Sattva Ventures

This week we are joined by Adrija of Sattva Ventures We talked about: 1. Sattva Ventures 2. Building in India 3. YC Concept in India Connect with Adrija below LinkedIn: ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrija-agarwal-366971a9/ You can connect with the host Roohi below: Business Podcast by Roohi Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://x.com/roohi_kr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/...

Oct 13, 202417 min

Deep Dive Episode on Blume Ventures Ft. Sanjay Nath

Today's guest is Sanjay Nath the Co Founder of Blume Ventures Had a super interesting discussion with Sanjay around Blume Ventures Blume Ventures is a top notch VC Fund in India and have an excellent content strategy Blume has invested in companies like Unacademy, Classplus, Purplle, and more- across various funds You can connect with Sanjay Below: X: https://x.com/sanjaynath LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjaynath/ Blume Ventures Website: https://blume.vc/ Blume Ventures Podcast: https...

Aug 31, 202427 min

State of Venture Capital Ecosystem Ft. Juan Abundes(Solo GP at Aito Capital)

Today's guest is the first repeat guest on the podcast Had a super interesting discussion with Juan Abundes: Solo GP at Aito Capital In this podcast we cover: GP’s leaving to start their own funds Creative ways of liquidity Secondary Funds Funds merging, and acquisitions and more You can connect with Juan Below: Juan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-manuel-abundes Aito Capital website: https://aito.my.canva.site/ Aito Capital Portfolio: https://invited-pepper-ce9.notion.site/Aito-Cap...

Aug 11, 202421 min

Investing in China Ft. Wei Yong(Investor Relations at XVC)

This week's episode features Wei Yong of XVC We cover 1. Investing in China and more Connect with Wei below: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wy2024/ Check out the XVC Website here: https://www.xvc.com/en/ You can connect with Roohi here: Business Podcast by Roohi Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://x.com/roohi_kr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Business Podcas...

Aug 02, 202420 min

Building Learning Loop Ft SIna Meraji(Founder of Learning Loop)

This week's episode features Sina Meraji of Learning Loop In this in person podcast we get into: 1. Network effects and more Connect with Sina below: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sinameraji/ X:https://x.com/sinasanm Check out the Learning Loop Website here: https://www.learningloop.com/ Learning Loop X here: https://x.com/learninglooporg You can connect with Roohi here: Business Podcast by Roohi Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Jul 22, 202415 min

The Journey Episode 2

In this episode I get into podcast growth, and many other topics You can connect with Roohi here: Business Podcast by Roohi Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/roohi_kr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Business Podcast by Roohi WhatsApp group here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/EaW4eKQ3qU64ifwf17UTIT

Jul 18, 20243 min

Distribution Ft. Jon Chu(Partner at Khosla Ventures)

This week we are joined by Jon Chu of Khosla Ventures We talked about: Khosla Ventures Investment Thesis What KV looks for in founding teams His Journey to VC Advice for applying to YC And more Great chatting with Jon Connect with Jon below: LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jchu/ X: ⁠h ttps://x.com/heyjchu You can connect with Roohi here: Business Podcast by Roohi Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/roohi_kr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Jul 15, 202423 min

Patient Capital Ft. Dhruv Sane(Principal at Malpani Ventures)

This week we are joined by Dhruv Sane of Malpani Ventures We talked about: 1. His Journey to VC 2. Views on the VC and Startups ecosystem changed 3. Patient Capital And more Really enjoyed talking to Dhruv Thanks to Aryan Mulchandani and Siddharth Shah for their help with some of the questions for this episode! Connect with Dhruv below: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhruvsane/ X: https://x.com/SaneDhruv Check out Malpani Ventures Website here: https://www.malpaniventures.com/ Check out t...

Jul 12, 202424 min

Building Flashmates Ft. Amrit Sheneva(Founder of Flashmates)

Today's guest is Amrit Sheneva- Founder of Flashmates My key takeaways: Podcasting = exponential grow your network, and audience Media adds distribution Network effects matters a lot IRL connections are really important You can connect with Amrit here: X: https://x.com/0xastro98 Flashmates website: https://flashmates.tech/ You can connect with Roohi here: Business Podcast by Roohi Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/roohi_kr...

Jul 01, 202431 min

Weekly Update #1

This is a weekly update experiment where I share the highs and lows of building Business Podcast by Roohi

Jun 28, 20244 min

The Journey Ep #1

Today's monthly episode of The Journey is about: 1. Origin story of the podcast 2. what’s been going on 3. engaging in communities 4. shooting shot concept You can connect with Roohi here: Business Podcast by Roohi Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/roohi_kr⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/⁠⁠ Join the Business Podcast by Roohi WhatsApp group here: ⁠⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/EaW4eKQ3qU64ifwf17UTI...

Jun 25, 20244 min

Angels vs VC's Ft. Sabarinath U(Co Founder of HealSpan)

Myntra is a mammoth of a company with a valuation of around 5 Billion Today's guest is Ex Myntra and Co Founder of HealSpan We chatted about. 1. Angel vs VC debate 2.What drew Sabarinath to Bangalore and more You can connect with Sabarinath and HealSpan below: HealSpan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/healspan/ HealSpan website: https://www.healspan.com/ Sabarinath's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabarinath-u-8b1a1896/ You can connect with Roohi here: Business Podcast by Roohi ...

Jun 24, 202424 min

Building In Public Ft. Dilip Kumar(Host of The Other Side Podcast)

He's amassed over 20 k + YouTube subscribers Hosts a top rated podcast This weeks guest is Dilip Kumar of Rainmatter, The Other Side Podcast Some key takeaways: 1. Cold email needs to evoke an emotion and more You can connect with Dilip here: X: ⁠https://x.com/kmr_dilip⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/dilipevs/⁠ Rainmatter website: ⁠https://rainmatter.com/⁠ You can connect with Roohi here: Business Podcast by Roohi Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Jun 17, 202423 min

Craziest Ideas Ft. Jay Shankarpure(Building LocalHost)

He’s built a podcast to 10 K + YouTube subscribers And building Astra, and LocalHost Today’s guest is an impressive u 20 year old Jay Shankarpure Time Stamps for the podcast: 00:00- 2:08- Starting a Podcast and Newsletter 2:08-3:32- YouTube Strategy 3:32- 6:11- Astra 6:11- 7:56- LocalHost 7:56- 9:42- Luck and and Serendipity 9:42-11:14 Opportunities for Young Builders 11:14-12:41 Shooting Shot to Sam Altman 12:41-14:38- Craziest Ideas 14:38- 15:59- Building in Public 15:59- 17:27-Next Things 17:...

Jun 10, 202422 min

Journey to VenCap Ft. Sion Evans(Senior Investment Manager at VenCap)

VenCap manages around 1.9 B in AUM With over 300 commitments in VC Funds And has been in operation for over 30 years Today’s guest is Sion Evans of VenCap Some key takeaways from the conversation: Putting yourself in situations to take advantage of opportunities Some amount of luck is required Connect with Sion and VenCap below: VenCap: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vencap-international-plc/ Sion’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sionevans1/ VenCap website: https://www.vencap.com/ Conne...

Jun 03, 202421 min
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