Lifeselfmastery's podcast I Startups I Venture Capital Rohit Malhotra

Bruce Ballengee is a Founder and Director at Pariveda. Pariveda is a consulting firm dedicated to solving complex business, brand, and technology problems from the inside out.
In this episode, Bruce Ballengee, founder and director of Pariveda Solutions, discusses his transition from working at major consulting firms to starting his own company, influenced by his family's entrepreneurial background. He emphasizes creating an ESOP company and achieving B Corp certification. Bruce also highlights the significance of managing cash flow, strategic decision-making during tough times, the value of hiring top performers, and much more!
Timestamps
Challenges in Starting the Firm (00:00:44)
Becoming a B Corp (00:06:13)
Getting the First Projects (00:10:27)
Mistakes in Scaling Up (00:14:02)
Hiring Mistakes (00:16:59)
Compensation Structure (00:20:01)
Higher Base Salary and Performance (00:20:45)
Voluntary Temporary Pay Reduction (00:21:47)
Challenges of Counter Offers and Bonuses (00:23:08)
Scaling and Leadership (00:24:12)
Business Model and Scaling (00:27:05)
Key Moment for Acceleration (00:28:06)
Quality and Speed in Scaling (00:30:00)
Assessing Candidate's Attributes (00:33:32)
Maintaining Culture and Values (00:36:05)
Navigating Challenging Market Conditions (00:39:44)
Challenges with Revenue Collection (00:43:24)
Evaluating Growth Strategies (00:47:43)
Control and Legacy Building (00:49:26)
Bruce’s Links 
LDN– https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruceballengee/
Website – https://parivedasolutions.com/
My Links 
 Podcast: https://lifeselfmastery.com/itunes
 YouTube:  youtube.com/lifeselfmastery
 Twitter: https://twitter.com/rohitmal
 5-day email course: www.enterprisesalesexpertise.com

In this episode, Olga Bortnikova, founder of startups YouTravel and Tripsider discusses her entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of starting a travel company, and the importance of personalizing travel experiences. She also talks about acquiring customers, raising funding, and the effectiveness of marketing channels like SEO. Olga highlights the impact of AI on travel, focusing on personalization and enhancing customer experiences rather than replacing human jobs, and much more!
Timestamps
Travel Preparation and Inspiration (00:00:32)
Friendliest People and Positive Experiences (00:02:41)
Building YouTravel and TripsRyder (00:04:32)
Acquiring the First Customers (00:09:30)
Raising the First Round of Funding (00:13:28)
Marketing Channels and Technology Impact (00:21:54)
Personalized Travel Experiences (00:26:59)
Real-Time Assistance and Predictive Analytics (00:28:19)
Sustainability and Support for Local Providers (00:31:21)
Disruption by AI in Travel Agencies (00:35:59)
Olga’s Links 
LDN– https://www.linkedin.com/in/olga-bortnikova/
Website – https://tripsider.com/
My Links 
 Podcast: https://lifeselfmastery.com/itunes
 YouTube:  youtube.com/lifeselfmastery
 Twitter: https://twitter.com/rohitmal
 5-day email course: www.enterprisesalesexpertise.com

In this podcast episode, Derek Sivers, talks about his unique approach to life, discussing his book curation process, travel experiences, and his accidental journey into entrepreneurship with CD Baby. Derek shares his philosophy on money, emphasizing intellectual pursuits over financial gain, and offers advice on customer engagement through personalization. He also reveals his efficient email management system that supports his diverse interests, and much more!
Timestamps
Note-Making Process (00:01:19)
Reading Preferences and Travel Experiences (00:03:15)
Music, Entrepreneurship, and Success (00:09:15)
Relationship with Money and Entrepreneurship (00:11:48)
Customer Delight and Personal Touch (00:19:18)
Efficient Communication and Multitasking (00:22:31)
Assuming You're Below Average (00:25:09)
Feedback Loops and Coaching (00:29:10)
Measuring Success in Writing (00:35:34)
Hell Yeah or No (00:40:22)
Living in New Zealand (00:47:22)
Prioritizing Fatherhood (00:49:29)
Derek's Links 
Twitter - https://x.com/sivers
Website - https://sive.rs/
How to live - https://sive.rs/h
My Links 
 Podcast: https://lifeselfmastery.com/itunes
 YouTube:  youtube.com/lifeselfmastery
 Twitter: https://twitter.com/rohitmal
 5-day email course: www.enterprisesalesexpertise.com

In this podcast episode, Eugene Malobrodsky, Managing Partner at One Way Ventures, shares his journey from Lithuania to the U.S. and his evolution from founder to venture capitalist. He also covers the strategies for investing in early-stage companies and the challenges that new venture capital managers face. Eugene shares insights on the role of liquidity events like secondaries and M&A in the current market, as well as his perspective on the potential impact of political leadership on the M&A landscape, and much more!
Timestamps
Building and Selling Companies (00:03:51)
Transition to Venture Capital (00:08:28)
Focus on Immigrant Founders (00:12:21)
Pattern Recognition in VC (00:18:20)
Early Stage Investments and Ownership (00:22:24)
Challenges for Emerging Managers (00:25:09)
Valuations and Investments (00:25:36)
Founder's Secondary Exits (00:28:21)
Liquidity in the Market (00:31:35)
Venture Capital Focus Areas (00:32:44)
Political Impact on Business (00:33:57)
Emerging Managers' Decision-making (00:38:16)
Founder's Retreat and Community (00:40:12)
Eugene’s Links
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/afeugene/
Website – https://www.onewayvc.com/
My Links 
 Podcast: https://lifeselfmastery.com/itunes
 YouTube:  youtube.com/lifeselfmastery
 Twitter: https://twitter.com/rohitmal
 5-day email course: www.enterprisesalesexpertise.com

In this podcast episode, Vikram Chachra, founding partner of 8i Ventures, delves into the nuances of venture investing in India. He shares his entrepreneurial background and his transition to venture capital, highlighting the cultural and generational shifts shaping the investment landscape. Vikram underscores the importance of understanding consumer pain points and the role of digital solutions in fostering progress. He advises young professionals to work with startups and stresses the need for strategic thinking in early-stage investments, and much more!
Timestamps
Early Mobile Internet and Startup Experience (00:01:12)
Investing and Operating Startups (00:03:21)
Observing Changes in India (00:06:56)
Investment Thesis and Fintech Focus (00:11:34)
Friction and Digital Acceleration (00:15:51)
Scenario Planning and Reserves (00:18:43)
The journey of Slice (00:18:54)
Market Maps and Generational Companies (00:19:54)
Capital and Investment Strategy (00:20:50)
Valuations and IPO Market (00:21:59)
Startup IPOs and Market Dynamics (00:23:08)
Founder Selection and Prioritization (00:26:49)
Investment Prioritization and Lessons (00:29:00)
LP Relationships and Founder-Centric Approach (00:33:23)
Approaching LPs and Trust Building (00:35:20)
Building Trusted Relationships in India (00:37:30)
India's Wealth and Family Offices (00:38:06)
Venture Capital Fund Length in India (00:38:59)
Entering the Venture Landscape (00:39:31)
Patience and Belief in Startups (00:40:41)
Vikram’s Links
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/vchachra/
Email – vikram@8ivc.com
Website - 8ivc.com
My Links 
 Podcast: https://lifeselfmastery.com/itunes
 YouTube:  youtube.com/lifeselfmastery
 Twitter: https://twitter.com/rohitmal
 5-day email course: www.enterprisesalesexpertise.com

In this podcast episode, Mohammed Khachab, Senior Vice President at BNP Group. his entrepreneurial journey from Lebanon to the thriving startup scene in Dubai. He shares the story of building and selling a company for $200 million, sharing the importance of assembling a complementary team and focusing on distribution before marketing. Mohammed also discusses the supportive Dubai ecosystem and his future endeavours as an angel investor and advisor. He highlights the significance of culture, values, and mental resilience in business, offering advice to fellow entrepreneurs on hiring and scaling their ventures, and much more!
Timestamps
Starting a Business in Dubai (00:02:24)
Importance of Distribution (00:04:31)
Selling a Company for $200 Million (00:07:39)
Dubai Startup Ecosystem (00:09:39)
Lessons from Scaling a Company (00:17:18)
Finding the right team (00:17:19)
Distribution and marketing (00:18:13)
Marketplaces and own distribution channels (00:20:09)
Hiring marketing personnel (00:22:03)
Fundraising insights (00:24:19)
Biggest moment in business (00:26:30)
Key traits in hiring (00:29:10)
Values-driven leadership (00:33:48)
Cultural reflection of leadership (00:34:19)
Recruitment process (00:38:04)
Mohamad’s Links
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohamad-khachab-581533a7/
Website – https://bmbgroup.com/
Email - mokhashab@hotmail.com
My Links 
 Podcast: https://lifeselfmastery.com/itunes
 YouTube:  youtube.com/lifeselfmastery
 Twitter: https://twitter.com/rohitmal
 5-day email course: www.enterprisesalesexpertise.com