Interactions with Founders – Jivraj Singh Sachar, Indian Silicon Valley Capital

I had the pleasure of spending time with Jivraj at the DLF Golf Club yesterday. What touched me most was his warmth, humility, and soft-spoken nature.

I shared with him that my investment partner, Ishani, deeply appreciates his podcast, especially the quality of conversations and the thoughtfulness that comes through in each episode.

What began as a casual catch-up turned into a rich 90-minute exchange of reflections, ideas, and stories from our evolving journeys.

We discovered several shared values and beliefs. From freedom to optimal health, from building deep, meaningful relationships to being driven by purpose, impact, excellence, and a deep curiosity to learn and grow, our conversation flowed effortlessly.

Jivraj wakes up each day with fresh energy and new ideas, still driven by the same curiosity that led him, as a student, to start the Indian Silicon Valley Podcast.

Six years and 200+ episodes later, he has built long-term, authentic relationships across the startup ecosystem—with founders, operators, enablers, and thinkers.

He credits his journey to the values instilled by his parents and the unwavering support of his network.

Today, as an early-stage investor, he brings much more than capital—offering business diligence, meaningful connects, and a founder-first mindset to the companies he backs.

His investment philosophy is rooted in curiosity, clarity, collaboration, and contribution.

As he now sets out to raise a ₹200 crore fund, I am confident that the same discipline, rigour, and empathy that shaped his podcasting journey will define this new chapter as well.

Wishing you continued success, dost Jivraj.

May your journey always remain rooted in values and lead to deep, meaningful, and impactful outcomes.

I also took the opportunity to share my book Dil Se Dost with him—this meeting truly felt like one between two Dil Se Dosts.