VC10X - Startups, GTM, Investing, Venture Capital, Asset Management, Private Equity, Family Office

Prashant Choubey
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On VC10X you will hear from world's top startup founders, venture capitalists, investors, asset managers, and family offices talk about their investing thesis, asset allocation, due diligence, risk management, valuations, diversification, return expectations, exits, and more. If you're interested in the investment world, you're in for a treat! Hosted by Prashant Choubey (@ChoubeySahab on Twitter)

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    VC10X - Top Decile Fund in Emerging-Tech - Jatin Desai, Managing Partner, Inflexor Ventures

    Jatin Desai is a Co-founder & Managing Partner at Inflexor Ventures. He is a seasoned operator turned venture capitalist who has successfully built and exited businesses in both the US and India. In this episode, Jatin shares his playbook on investing in deep tech, the future of AI in India, and the single biggest challenge facing Indian startups. ⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.com Inflexor Ventures - inflexor.vc Jatin Desai on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jatin-desai-b47b183/ 🎙️ Hosted by Prashant Choubey Follow Prashant on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab We talk about - - Journey from Wall Street to building Inflection Ventures and achieving top decile fund performance globally - Investment thesis across three buckets: India for India, India for the world, and emerging tech - Cap table construction mistakes and why Indian founders dilute equity too early - GTM as the single biggest challenge for Indian startups at different revenue stages - Operator VC model and how real entrepreneurial experience helps portfolio companies & lots more Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:53) Jatin Desai's background and story of starting Inflexor Ventures (06:37) Inflexor Ventures' investment thesis (08:00) Three investment buckets: India for India, India for the World, and Emerging/Deep Tech (13:48) Different evaluation approaches for different investment categories (15:57) HDFC AMC's commitment to their opportunities fund (18:58) Differences between Indian, Silicon Valley, and European tech innovation approaches (22:14) Discussion on AI innovations in India (25:44) Exciting sectors in India for investment (28:18) How Inflexor Ventures works with portfolio companies (32:16) Navigating uncertainty with global tariffs and policies (35:00) Biggest learnings from years of venture investing (38:19) Rapid-fire round of questions about Inflexor Ventures' investment strategy For sponsorship or guest appearance requests, write to prashantchoubey3@gmail.com Subscribe to VC10X on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

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    Founder10x - Cybersecurity Engineer Turned Fashion-Tech Founder - Harish Chandramowli, Co-founder, Flaire

    Harish Chandramowli, Co-Founder of Flaire, he transitioned from Lead Engineer at MongoDB to building fashion ERP software despite having zero industry background. We dive into his journey from cybersecurity engineer to fashion-tech founder, the bold decisions that shaped his company's growth, and his contrarian views on the future of enterprise software in the AI era. ⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.com Flaire - https://www.flairesoftware.com/ Harish Chandramowli - https://www.linkedin.com/in/scharish 🎙️ Hosted by Prashant Choubey Follow Prashant on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:11) Validating the Flaire idea without a fashion background (04:53) Operating in stealth mode with design partners (06:00) Challenges in getting demos and converting customers (08:14) Using AI to solve real workflow problem (10:11) Learning curve of transitioning from tech to sales (11:25) Approach to product-market fit and go-to-market strategy (13:08) Building a product that adapts to macro changes in fashion workflows (16:15) Dealing with the urge to radically pivot (17:22) Unique metrics for fashion ERP (18:18) Approach to fundraising as a technical founder (19:26) Building defensibility and moats in the age of AI (21:38) Most vulnerable moment building the startup (22:22) Pivotal decision that changed Flaire's growth trajectory (25:17) Transition from employee to founder and impact on lifestyle (27:01) Contrarian view on the future of fashion tech and ERP (29:04) Strategic decision to complement Shopify (31:16) Biggest learning as a founder (33:34) Closing remarks and where to follow Harish's journey For sponsorship or guest appearance requests, write to prashantchoubey3@gmail.com Subscribe to VC10X on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts.

    35 मिनट

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    Founder10x - Will AI End Human Civilization? - Shaw Walters, Founder, ElizaOS

    Shaw Walters is the founder of ElizaOS—the popular GitHub repository for AI agent development that is powering over $20 billion in projects, all built without venture funding. We dive into whether AI will end civilization, what are multi-agent systems, why Shaw chose open source over proprietary AI, and his prediction that we'll need nuclear power plants for next-gen AI. This conversation will challenge how you think about our AI future. ⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.com ElizaOS website - https://elizaos.ai/ ElizaOS tutorial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8Ghq3cvD9g 🎙️ Hosted by Prashant Choubey Follow Prashant on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab We talk about: - Open source strategy for AI development versus proprietary approaches - Multi-agent systems and how AI agents communicate and coordinate with each other - Current limitations of AI agents and their potential for complex task execution - Whether AI will end human civilization and existential risks of artificial intelligence - Energy requirements for future AI development and the need for nuclear power infrastructure & more Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:40) Origin of ElizaOS and the problem it aims to solve (05:18) Reasons for keeping ElizaOS open-source (09:32) Explanation of multi-agent simulation framework (13:47) Deeper dive into how agents interact and reason (16:17) Discussion about potential risks of AI and robot civilization (22:51) Conversation about AI learning and data collection (31:25) Brief discussion about AI trying to avoid being shut off (34:36) Broader implications of AI on society and jobs (39:44) How to build an AI agent and current challenges (47:07) ElizaOS's integration with Web3 and Solana blockchain (53:45) Speculation about the future of AI and agents (54:13) Shaw's prediction for the next five years in technology (58:40) Closing remarks and how to learn more about ElizaOS For sponsorship or guest appearance requests, write to prashantchoubey3@gmail.com Subscribe to VC10X on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts.

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    Founder10x - The New Rules of Building SaaS - Santosh Sharan, Co-founder & CEO, Zeer.ai

    Santosh Sharan is the founder of Zeer.ai and a go-to-market veteran with over 20 years of experience. Santosh believes we're at an inflection point where the traditional SaaS model is fundamentally broken. In our conversation today, we explore why the old playbooks don't work anymore, how AI is reshaping startup economics, and Santosh's vision for agent-to-agent interactions replacing traditional sales processes. ⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.com Zeer AI website - https://zeer.ai/ Santosh Sharan on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ssharan 🎙️ Hosted by Prashant Choubey Follow Prashant on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab In this episode, we talk about - - Building AI startups versus traditional SaaS startups - The breakdown of traditional go-to-market strategies and rising customer acquisition costs (CAC) - Platform versus point solutions and the future of venture capital - Agent-to-agent interactions and buyer-led go-to-market approaches - Creating defensible moats through data flywheels and proprietary datasets & more Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (03:05) Santosh Sharan's background and introduction to Zeer AI (05:34) Differences between building AI startups and traditional SaaS startups (07:51) The challenges of building AI products and the importance of going beyond being a wrapper (11:57) The rapid changes in the tech industry and the need for founders to be ready to pivot quickly (15:05) Impact of low-cost software development on business margins and valuations (20:17) Thoughts on venture funding and raising capital for AI startups (22:43) Platform solutions vs. point solutions in the current market (27:38) Creating a moat in the AI startup ecosystem (31:44) Changes in go-to-market strategies and traditional sales approaches (38:37) The future of buyer-seller interactions and agent-to-agent communication (41:49) Using LinkedIn for prospecting and generating interest (44:21) Cutting through the noise in the AI market and standing out (46:23) Predictions for the future of B2B interactions in five years (49:09) Overview of Zeer AI's buyer concierge concept For sponsorship or guest appearance requests, write to prashantchoubey3@gmail.com Subscribe to VC10X on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts.

    53 मिनट

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    VC10X - How To Win In The AI Era? - Rishi Taparia, Co-founder & GP, Garuda Ventures

    Rishi Taparia is a seasoned operator turned investor who brings a unique perspective from his time in the trenches at companies like Poynt and Legion. Now, as the Co-founder of Garuda Ventures, he invests in the next generation of B2B software companies. In this episode, we dive deep into the seismic shifts happening in the world of B2B SaaS, thanks to AI. We'll explore how the rules of software are being rewritten, what a real 'moat' looks like in this new era, and why customer trust might be the most valuable asset a company can have. Rishi shares his 'team, market, product, vision' framework for investing and offers a candid look at the emotional rollercoaster of building a company from the ground up. Links: ⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.com Garuda Ventures website - https://www.garuda.vc Garuda Ventures newsletter - https://garuda.substack.com/ Brick by Brick podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@brickxbrickpod Rishi Taparia on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rktaparia/ Rishi Taparia on X - https://x.com/taps Taps Notes (Rishi's newsletter) - https://taps.substack.com/ Arpan Punyani on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/arpanpunyani/ Arpan's newsletter - https://arpanpunyani.substack.com/ 🎙️ Hosted by Prashant Choubey Follow Prashant on X - https://x.com/ChoubeySahab Follow Prashant on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab We talk about: - Operator-turned-investor journey: From early employee at Point and Legion to founding Garuda Ventures - AI disruption of B2B SaaS: Changing pricing models, margin profiles, and the build vs. buy decision - Trust as the new competitive moat: Customer credibility and brand reputation in the AI era - TMPV investment framework: Team, Market, Product, Vision evaluation criteria for early-stage deals Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (03:12) Rishi Taparia's background as an operator and investor (07:08) Investment thesis and focus on B2B SaaS (10:22) Impact of AI on B2B software and business models (14:06) Evaluating founding teams in the AI era (17:34) Vertical SaaS and competition from large AI companies (21:24) Changing nature of moats in the AI world (23:33) Discussion on customer trust and retention (26:02) Key factors in evaluating early-stage investments (28:29) Interesting AI application themes (30:16) Evolution of commerce infrastructure (34:01) Building credibility with founders (37:14) Garuda Ventures' podcast "Brick by Brick" (40:41) Managing time and priorities as a VC (43:08) Exciting portfolio companies (45:03) Rapid-fire round about Garuda Ventures' investment approach For sponsorship or guest appearance requests, write to prashantchoubey3@gmail.com Subscribe to VC10X on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts.

    49 मिनट

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    VC10X - The Business of Backing Women: Inside Angel Academe with Sarah Turner

    We're joined by a truly inspiring guest who is changing the face of angel investing. Sarah Turner, the founder of Angel Academe, is on a mission to bring more women into the world of startups, both as investors and as founders. What started as an observation about the lack of women in investment rooms has grown into a thriving community of over a thousand investors. In this episode, we'll hear Sarah's incredible story, from the challenges of building this ecosystem to the shocking realities of funding disparities in the VC world. We'll also dive into the future of investing, the impact of AI, and what it really takes to succeed as an entrepreneur. Links: ⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.com Angel Academe website - https://www.angelacademe.com/ Sarah Turner on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahturneruk/ 🎙️ Hosted by Prashant Choubey Follow Prashant on X - https://x.com/ChoubeySahab Follow Prashant on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab In this episode, we talk about - - Angel Academe's founding story and growth to 1,000+ investors - Investment screening process and evaluation criteria - Gender differences in entrepreneurship and venture capital - AI's impact on startups and potential bias concerns - Portfolio success stories and lessons from angel investing & lots more Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:33) Sarah's initial observations about lack of women in angel investing (03:41) Growth of Angel Academe to over 1,000 investors (05:37) Investment screening process and what they look for in startups (07:54) Differences in investing in female vs. male founders (11:09) Discussion on low percentage of VC funding going to female founders (12:14) Challenges of building investor network and attracting female founders (15:49) Importance of men taking responsibility to add more women to leadership positions (17:15) Launching the EIS fund and its timing (18:26) Portfolio success story - Bare Fertility (20:10) Learnings about supporting founders through different growth stages (22:55) Impact of AI on startup landscape and investing process (27:29) Personality traits of successful founders (29:33) Vision for Angel Academe in the next five years (31:54) Rapid-fire round - sectors and regions of investment (35:38) How founders can get in touch with Angel Academe For sponsorship or guest appearance requests, write to prashantchoubey3@gmail.com Subscribe to VC10X on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts.

    37 मिनट

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    VC10X - The Shift From Diagnosis to Prognosis: A New Era in Healthcare - Sam Libby, TCB Capital Advisors

    Sam Libby is a veteran healthcare investment banker and the founder of TCB Capital Advisors. After a long career, he's now dedicated to a single mission: making a real, tangible impact on patient care. Links: ⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.com TCB Capital Advisors website - https://www.tcbcapitaladvisors.com/ Sam Libby on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-libby-b4530b48/ 🎙️ Hosted by Prashant Choubey Follow Prashant on X - https://x.com/ChoubeySahab Follow Prashant on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahab In this episode, we talk about - - AI Evolution in Healthcare - Predictive & Prognostic Medicine - Holistic Patient Care Approach - Healthcare Startup Investment & Funding - Patient Data Democratization & lots more Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:21) Sam's career journey and motivation for founding TCB Capital Advisors (04:06) Significant transformations in the healthcare space (04:19) The evolution of AI in healthcare (06:01) Proactive and preventative healthcare trends (08:09) Holistic wellness and patient care approach (10:30) Digital health and technology trends (13:31) The potential relationship between AI and doctors (17:21) Data privacy and security in healthcare AI (19:35) Acceleration of innovation in healthcare and biotechnology (21:38) Evaluating the investability of healthcare businesses (24:12) Go-to-market approach for healthcare startups (28:29) Strategies for early-stage healthcare companies (31:38) Building trust and credibility in healthcare sales (32:16) Navigating the reimbursement maze for healthcare innovations (35:46) Advice for founders passionate about patient care (38:17) Rapid-fire round about investments For sponsorship or guest appearance requests, write to prashantchoubey3@gmail.com Subscribe to VC10X on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts.

    40 मिनट

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    PE10X - $10 Trillion Silver Tsunami - Scott Hauck, Founder, Legacy Capital & Hawk Capital

    Scott Hauck is an operator-turned-investor and the founder of Legacy Capital and Hawk Capital. Scott is challenging the typical 'strip and flip' model by focusing on what he calls the 'silver tsunami'—a massive wave of legacy businesses from retiring owners. We'll discuss his 'white glove' approach to preserving the soul of these companies while driving growth. But that's not all. We'll also hear the fascinating story of his 'accidental' fund, Hawk Capital, and how it's positioned to capitalize on the UAE's massive one-hundred-billion-dollar push into AI. ⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.com Legacy Capital - https://legacycap.pro/ Hawk Capital - https://hawkcap.pro/ We talk about - - The "Silver Tsunami" & Legacy Business Investing - A New, Empathetic Private Equity Model - Hawk Capital & The UAE's $100B AI Opportunity - High-Volume Deal Sourcing - Green & Red Flags in Founders - The 120-Day Post-Acquisition Plan - Strategy for High LP Returns & lots more For sponsorship or guest appearance requests, write to prashantchoubey3@gmail.com Subscribe to VC10X on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts.

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On VC10X you will hear from world's top startup founders, venture capitalists, investors, asset managers, and family offices talk about their investing thesis, asset allocation, due diligence, risk management, valuations, diversification, return expectations, exits, and more. If you're interested in the investment world, you're in for a treat! Hosted by Prashant Choubey (@ChoubeySahab on Twitter)

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