Category : Interactions and Conversations

Interactions and Conversations

Interactions with Founders – Rajjat Gulati, Plutos ONE

Last week at the serene DLF Golf Resort, Ishani Chanana Talwar and I reconnected with my dear founder friend, Rohit Mahajan, one of the two passionate co-founders of Plutos ONE, a venture we were fortunate to back early in its journey. It was a warm, relaxed lunch, the kind that blends old bonds with new […]

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Interactions and Conversations

Interactions with Founders – Sunil Goyal and Girish Shivani, YourNest Venture Capital

Sometimes, the best meetings are the ones you don’t plan. I ran into Sunil and Girish of YourNest Venture Capital at DLF Golf Club recently for a few minutes, and it turned into a warm, heartfelt catch-up. We hugged each other and felt a surge of positive energy. We’ve known each other for years. I […]

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Interactions and Conversations

Conversations that Build – Alkesh Agarwal

After years of warm exchanges, Ishani and I recently met Alkesh Agarwal in person for the first time. It felt as if we had been friends for a long time given the warmth. We had lunch together. What followed was not just a conversation, it felt like being invited into the chapters of a deeply […]

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Interactions and Conversations

Interactions with Founders – Asheesh Gupta, Samarth

Ishani and I met with my dost, Asheesh Gupta, founder of Samarth, at DLF Golf Club a few days ago. We had been planning to meet Asheesh for long, and finally, we could meet last week. Asheesh is a wonderful human being. As they say, friendships are built on shared values, and it’s such a […]

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Interactions and Conversations

Conversations that Build – Aditya Gupta and Gautam Saigal

ChatGPT said: Some friendships pause for years, only to return deeper, warmer, and more meaningful than ever. Yesterday, at the serene DLF Golf Resort Ltd, I had the joy of reconnecting with two dosts, Aditya Gupta and Gautam Saigal, friendships that go back over 20 years. Aditya, a successful entrepreneur and a fellow seeker, and […]

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Interactions with Founders – Rahila Sardar and Sameer Malik, Vgenomics

Had a wonderful and thought-provoking meeting with the two passionate founders of Vgenomics, Dr. Rahila Sardar , Sameer Malik along with my investment partner Ishani Chanana Talwar at the Taj Palace, Delhi. The third founder Preeti Gupta Lal Ph.D is in US. We spent nearly three hours discussing their journey so far, their focused roadmap […]

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Interactions and Conversations

Interactions with Founders – Hari Kiran, eBikeGo

I recently had the pleasure of reconnecting face-to-face with my dear friend and co-founder Hari Kiran from EBikeGo after six years at DLF Golf Club . What I witnessed was nothing short of magical, a remarkable transformation in his conviction, confidence, and clarity of thought. Hari has truly arrived. His unwavering belief in the business, […]

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Interactions and Conversations - Startup

Interactions with Founders – Bibhu Datta Rout, StoryMirror

It’s been an incredible journey to witness and support Bibhu’s vision for StoryMirror as an angel investor. Unlike many founders who chase valuations, Bibhu’s focus is clear: making his authors successful. This selfless vision not only speaks to his character but also highlights his unwavering dedication to the creative community. My initial meetings with Bibhu, […]

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Interactions and Conversations - Startup

Interactions with Founders – Aastha Almast, Mani Devi Gyawali & Charak Almast, The New Shop

Every so often, an experience touches you in a way that goes beyond business, beyond numbers—it’s about people, shared moments, and a journey of purpose. This Diwali, I had the pleasure of joining the New Shop team for their celebration, and it was a reminder of why I believe in them so deeply. As an […]

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Interactions and Conversations - Startup

Interactions with Founders – Akash Gupta, Zypp Electric

I had the pleasure of reconnecting with Akash, the inspiring founder of Zypp Electric, whom I first met at the Shining MP Conclave, where we both had the honor of speaking. Akash’s journey, philosophy, and values-driven approach to business left a lasting impression on me, especially in how he engaged with young and budding startups. […]

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