What a Dil Se blessing , to have Sarcha Advisors recognised among the Top 10 Family Offices Shaping Startup Success in India by Inc42, and to receive this honour on specially on my birthday. To be named alongside stalwarts like Mr. Azim Premji, Late Mr. RatanTata , Mr. Narayana Murthy amongst others, is both humbling […]
I got the opportunity through Supriya Paul founder, Josh Talks to share my story in under 20 minutes, a chance to reflect on a journey that’s been full of learning, unlearning, and heartfelt connections. At 67, after over 40 years of working, learning, and growing, I still feel like a student, curious, open, and grateful […]
I had the privilege of speaking and participating in the Shining MP Conclave 2024 at the iconic Jai Vilas Palace , where over 200 participants from the startup ecosystem came together to exchange ideas and insights. It was an honor to play a role in both the opening ceremony and the discussions on the pivotal […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
At the outset I want to thank my founder friend, Rohit Gajbhiye for giving me the opportunity to be a part of the launch of Leo1 -Mastercard. I was able to have a one on one with the man himself Rohit Sharma and Rohit Gajbhiye who introduced me as someone who is deeply engaged in promoting […]
I’d like to dedicate this post in congratulating my daughter and partner, Ishani on being named amongst the 41 women torchbearers of India’s start-up investment space by Inc42. It is an extremely proud moment for me as Ishani being amongst the youngest on the list is listed along side some of the leading investors. She […]
I am sharing below my interpretation of the points highlighted by Lt. Professor C K Prahalad on the vision, values and traits of exponentially and profitably scaling a business. Lt Professor C K Prahalad was one of my favourite management gurus. I had the opportunity of listening to him at the CII National Conclave in […]
I am extremely delighted to be a part of Fortune India’s top 100 angel investors of 2021. I have invested in 20+ start ups during this period. I have been actively pursuing angel investing since 2019 and have made 50+ angel investments, participated in 20+ follow-ons and interacted with over 400 founders. I have undertaken this […]