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Revant Bhate on #PeopleFirst by Matrix Moments!
Passionate about building a people-centric culture, Revant takes on dual roles at Mosaic Wellness as both CEO and CHRO. In a conversation with Rupali Sharma on our latest episode, Revant delves into the intricacies of building his startup from scratch, emphasising the pivotal role of human capital.

Key takeaways from the episode:

1️⃣ Fundamental Team Building Principles: Revant shares insights on leveraging his network of seasoned operators who trust his vision, a crucial asset in the volatile startup landscape. His core team comprises individuals who have previously collaborated with him, highlighting the importance of building trust from the onset.

🔎 Strategic Recruiting: Transparent communication about challenges and expectations is paramount during the hiring process. Revant's clarity from day one ensured that team members joined with the right mindset and expectations.

🧲 Aligning Incentives: Revant stresses the significance of employees understanding the startup's growth trajec

On the latest episode of Matrix Moments, catch Aakash Kumar, Sudipto Sannigrahi, Pranay Desai, and Anish Patil of Matrix Partners India as they discuss the India consumption and growth story, insights on investing in Digital India and their predictions for 2024.

This episode covers:

🚀 India's $10 Trillion Vision: Anticipating India's trajectory, there's a strong belief that India will grow into a $10 trillion economy by 2035. Growth is fuelled by deepening markets, robust internal demand coupled with strong public and private capital investments

🌐 Secular Trends & Growth: Long-term growth seen in sectors like manufacturing & exports, energy, defence, financial services and consumer retail

📊 Market Dynamics & Investment Strategies: The sectors that Matrix Partners India is bullish about in 2024, exploring India's growth dynamics and entrepreneurial landscape.

🔮 Predictions & Optimism: The advent of experienced founders and digital industrialists, the rise of “phy-gital” business models and a dispersion in value-creation beyond traditional hubs will help India retain its lure as an attractive market for venture capital

Join Asish Mohapatra, Co-founder and CEO of OfBusiness, and Rupali Sharma on the latest episode of "People First" by Matrix Moments. Explore OfBusiness's remarkable journey and unravel the intricacies of building a resilient organization.

This episode covers:

🌐 Innovation Hub: OfBusiness leads the way in innovation, with the team embodying a fusion of values and innovation, working collectively towards profitability and shared achievements.

🔐 Org-Building Secrets: Asish delves into the organizational alchemy that catapulted OfBusiness to market leadership in just seven years.

🌱 Investing in Tomorrow: The conscious decision to build in-house talent, as Asish shares the challenges and benefits of this unique approach. He highlights why nurturing young talent for sustained success yields substantial returns long-term.

📈 Non-negotiables in Hiring: The hiring philosophy, focusing on qualities like a commitment to doing the right thing, a strong work ethic, and a commercial mindset.

👥 Maintaining Organizational DNA: OfBusiness ensures the preservation of its core values and culture as it scales, with Asish sharing both successes and mistakes in this journey.

The driving forces propelling the Indian startup ecosystem forward all share a common thread—they are all People. Founders, investors, employees—all united working towards growth and success. 

At Matrix, we believe in putting our founders first, and now, we want to shine a spotlight on the talent and teams that move these visionaries forward. In the very first episode of "People First" by Matrix Moments, Avnish Bajaj and Rupali Sharma from Matrix Partners India, highlight the pivotal role of human capital teams in shaping successful ventures.

The episode covers:

💼 People First Philosophy: The significance of prioritizing founders and recognizing that, at their core, founders are people. This underscores the essence of the podcast's title, "People First."

🚀 Evolution of VC Ecosystem: The Indian venture capital landscape focusing not only on investments but also on aiding companies in building robust teams.

💰 Investment in Human Capital Teams: As the venture ecosystem expanded, why Matrix invested in a human capital team, viewing it as a strategic function crucial for supporting startup growth.

🏆 Value Creation: The core objective is to expedite startups' value creation, with human capital teams playing a vital role in ensuring that the right talent propels this growth.

🌐 Reinvention: Founder roles and team dynamics evolving to stay relevant. Managing human capital strategically is a vital competitive advantage in the digital age.

🤝 Communication and Transparency: Fostering trust and collaboration within the organization for clarity in expectations and skillsets, ensures optimal returns.

On the latest episode of Matrix Moments, Ashish Aggarwal, Co-Founder, AppBroda and Vivek Ramachandran, Matrix Partners India discuss the world of mobile apps and the growing segments in the gaming landscape in India.

This episode covers - 

📈 Growth Potential: Discover why India's gaming industry is on the brink of an inflection point in the next 18 months.

🌐 Developer Talents: Learn about India's vast developer talent pool and their evolving role in the global gaming industry.

🌍 Global Perspective: Gain insights into the importance of expanding beyond local markets to maximize revenue and user acquisition.

💡 Monetization Strategies: Advice on incorporating ads, premium formats, and effective user acquisition to boost your game's success.

📈 Scaling Success: How developers who started small and grew into million-dollar studios and why now is the perfect time to embrace the entrepreneurial plunge in the gaming industry.

Atomicwork leverages the power of AI to seamlessly bring together employees, IT systems, and HR operations. On the latest episode of Founder Moments, Vijay Rayapati, CEO and Co-Founder of Atomicwork, along with Vikram Vaidyanathan and Pranay Desai, discuss his phenomenal founder journey.
 
This episode covers -
 
🚀 The Minjar Journey: Vijay shares insights from his entrepreneurial experience with Minjar, highlighting the challenges faced in fundraising, seeking suitable partners, and entering foreign markets. He also discusses the significance of cultural alignment, which ultimately led to the sale of the startup.
 
💼 Building a SaaS company: Vijay emphasizes the creation of value through service and encourages a deep focus on redefining AI rather than simply adding it on top of existing solutions. He introduces the concept of Act 1 in a company's evolution, describing it as an iterative phase where various approaches are explored to solve problems.
 
👥 Co-founders' Chemistry: He also elaborates on the qualities that drew him to his co-founders. Patience, perseverance, curiosity, and a shared cultural context played crucial roles in their partnership.
 
📈 Team Building and Hiring: Vijay highlights the founder's role in not only selecting but also fine-tuning the team's DNA to align with the company's vision and values.