Over the years, I’ve been encouraged by friends, founders, and CXOs to document my journey. Many believe that my experiences, culminating in recognitions from Forbes India and Fortune India as one of the top angel investors, are worth sharing. This journey, marked by values and great outcomes, has much to offer. Recently, serendipity played its […]
I had privilege of connecting with Manu , the visionary founder of Karya over the past two years—both in person and virtual discussions. Manu and Karya , who has been featured on the cover of TIME magazine, is on a mission to lift millions out of poverty using the power of AI and data. Karya […]
I first met Sanchit Agarwal and Aditi Mittal on a virtual call, introduced to me by Sanchit’s elder brother Amit Agarwal , a dear friend of mine for decades. As Ishani Chanana Talwar (my investment partner) and I were exploring investments using our Dil-Se Investment philosophy, a unique approach rooted in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and […]
A few days ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Vivek, the founder of Speedlabs, at the DLF Golf Club. Our two-hour conversation was filled with deep insights and meaningful reflections on the journey of Speedlabs, a company committed to democratizing education for students in Tier 2 and 3 towns across India. Speedlabs is on […]
I had insightful discussion with Himanshu Sharma and Nakul Kundra founders of Devnagri , we delved into some key points that are shaping their approach moving forward. Devnagri is a Gen AI company with a powerful mission: to personalize business communication by enabling seamless localization across 22 Indian languages. Their AI-driven platform offers innovative solutions […]
In the world of startups, founder ownership is often viewed as the key to success in value creation . Investors assume a higher stake equals greater commitment and autonomy. But the truth is, softer issues like trust, alignment, and vision can be just as critical if not more than ownership . Here’s why investors need […]
In today’s fast-paced world, the leadership and management skills of homemakers often go unnoticed. Despite handling finances, decision-making, and emotional well-being for their families, they are rarely acknowledged as the true CEOs of the home. Why is this? Cultural norms have long undervalued domestic work, labeling it as much less prestigious than corporate roles even […]
Over the past few years, I’ve had the privilege of closely observing Atul Pratap Singh , the founder of Jobsgaar, as he navigated through the complex landscape of creating meaningful employment opportunities in Tier-2 cities of India. His journey is a testament to resilience, as he has faced numerous challenges, including the company running out […]
After three years of engaging in virtual discussions, I finally had the pleasure of meeting Abhishek in person at the picturesque DLF Golf Resort Ltd . Despite Delhi’s infamous monsoon traffic extending his journey from the airport to a 90-minute ordeal, Abhishek arrived calm and composed. At 47, Abhishek’s youthful energy took me by surprise. […]
I am sharing my perspective on the role of a board member basis my four decades of work experience with promoters and founders. Board members play a critical role in guiding and overseeing the strategic direction of an organization. While compliance and governance skills are essential, but some of the soft skills are even more […]