Max Altman and Ben Braverman: Returning to Tradition with Saga Ventures
The post is a podcast roundup where Kent Lindstrom interviews a range of unconventional investors and founders—from 1517 Fund’s Danielle Strachman and Michael Gibson, who champion teen, non‑degree founders, to fintech veteran Frank Rotman, Lean Startup guru Eric Ries, Upfront Ventures partner Kobie Fuller, and space‑tech pioneer David Anderman. Each conversation highlights the guests’ unique pathways, core investment theses, and how emerging trends like AI, alternative education, diversity, and commercial space are reshaping venture capital. The author’s perspective is that breaking traditional credential and industry norms uncovers high‑impact opportunities, and he frames these stories as evidence that the next wave of innovation comes from outside the usual elite circles.
Unveiling the Power Shift: Private Wealth’s Impact on Venture Capital
The post recaps a panel from the Arctic15 LP Summit where family offices and high‑net‑worth investors discussed their growing influence on venture capital, noting that the average single family office now manages roughly $989 million and allocates 5‑10% to VC. Panelists...
E139: Karthik Prabhakar (Managing Partner, PeerCapital)
The post introduces "The Desi VC" podcast, hosted by immigrant founder Akash Bhat, which aims to bridge the Indian and US venture‑capital ecosystems by sharing stories of desi founders and investors. It highlights episode E139 featuring Karthik Prabhakar, Managing Partner at...
E138: Aditya Nambiar (Co-Founder, Fennel AI)
In episode E138 of The Desi VC, host Akash Bhat sits down with Aditya Nambiar, co‑founder of Fennel AI, to explore how the AI‑driven startup is navigating the US‑India venture landscape. Nambiar shares the origins of Fennel AI, the challenges of...
E137: Mayuresh Raut (Managing Partner, Seafund)
The post introduces "The Desi VC" podcast, which bridges the India‑US startup ecosystem, and spotlights episode E137 featuring Mayuresh Raut, Managing Partner at Seafund, who shares insights on cross‑border investing, cultural fluency, and how Seafund helps Indian founders tap US capital....
E136: Swati Bhargava (Co-Founder, CashKaro.com)
The post introduces episode E136 of "The Desi VC with Akash Bhat," featuring Swati Bhargava, co‑founder of CashKaro.com, and frames the podcast’s mission to bridge Indian and US startup ecosystems through immigrant perspectives. It highlights the show’s broader lineup, including episodes...
E52 Pricing Strategies for Generative AI with Orb Co-Founder and CTO Kshitij Grover
In this episode of Sand Hill Road, host Erasmus Elsner interviews Kshitij Grover, co‑founder and CTO of Orb, about how startups can price generative AI services effectively. Grover explains Orb's usage‑based billing model, the challenges of balancing predictability for customers...
Episode 84: Doug Holtz-Eakin
In Episode 84 of The Puck, host Jim sits down with economist Doug Holtz‑Eakin, president of the American Action Forum, to dissect the United States’ pressing economic challenges. Drawing on his academic and governmental background, Holtz‑Eakin examines sustainable growth, fiscal...
Electrifying the Market
The post highlights the "Electrifying the Market" episode of the Running Through Walls podcast, featuring GitHub Chief Revenue Officer Elizabeth Pemmerl in conversation with Venrock partner Ethan Batraski. Pemmerl recounts her near‑decade at GitHub, detailing her shift from the public...
E135: Anish Achuthan (Co-Founder & CEO, Open Financial Technologies)
In this post, Akash Bhat introduces "The Desi VC" podcast—a platform that connects Indian and US startup ecosystems by featuring immigrant founders and investors sharing their journeys, challenges, and insights. The highlight is episode E135 with Anish Achuthan, co‑founder and CEO...
Opal Security's Umaimah Khan on Security-First Identity
The post highlights Opal Security’s mission to make identity and access management a security‑first, least‑privilege function, arguing that many breaches stem from weak, password‑only controls. CEO Umaimah Khan explains how Opal’s platform ingests and normalizes auth data across systems to...
If You're Going to Bet on Anyone, Bet on Yourself
The episode "If You’re Going to Bet on Anyone, Bet on Yourself" features David Stark, Morgan Stanley’s Chief Medical Officer, discussing his shift from clinical practice to a business role and urging doctors to trust their own capabilities when considering...
E134: Edul Patel (Co-Founder & CEO, Mudrex)
The post introduces "The Desi VC" podcast, which connects Indian and US startup ecosystems, and spotlights episode E134 featuring Edul Patel, co‑founder and CEO of Mudrex. It emphasizes Patel’s perspective on building a crypto‑trading platform, navigating regulatory challenges, and leveraging cross‑border...
Founder Collective's Eric Paley on Empathy and Execution in Venture Capital
The post is a podcast roundup where Kent Lindstrom interviews several venture‑capitalists—Danielle Strachman and Michael Gibson of 1517 Fund, Frank Rotman of QED Investors, Eric Ries, Kobie Fuller of Upfront Ventures, and David Anderman of Stellar Ventures—highlighting their unconventional backgrounds, focus on empathy, execution, and the future of tech such as...
E133: Navin Honagudi (Managing Partner, Elev8 Venture Partners)
In episode E133 of "The Desi VC," host Akash Bhat sits down with Navin Honagudi, Managing Partner at Elev8 Venture Partners, to explore how Indian‑origin investors are shaping the US startup ecosystem. Honagudi shares insights on navigating cross‑border deal flow, the...
Know What Problems You're Solving
The episode "Know What Problems You’re Solving" features Alex Rosemblat, former CMO of Datadog, who explains how defining the right problem drives effective go‑to‑market strategy and marketing leadership. He shares practical advice for new product marketers, highlights his biggest learning...