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Rohit Malhotra
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Life Self Mastery Podcast is an interview based show where I interview online entrepreneurs who started their businesses and scaled up their businesses to improve their lifestyles. Previous guests include Guy Kawasaki, Brad Feld, James Clear, Shu Nyatta, Ida Tin, Elizabeth Yin, Polina Pompliano, Evgenia Plotnikova, Anna Khan, Minnie Ingersoll, Sridhar Ramaswamy, Mac Conwell, Danielle Strachman, Jake Gibson, Wes Kao, Brian Requarth, Vivek Sodera, Eric Siu, Amit Garg, Nischal Shetty, Pranav Pai, Nir Eyal, Paul Shapiro, Nick Huber, Rob Walling, Andrew Dsouza, Fabrice Grinda, and 300+ incredible guests. partnergrow.substack.com

  1. 3d ago

    How Sudhir Syal, President at ORIOS Venture Partners, evaluates GTM before writing a check

    I am happy to have Sudhir Syal, President at Orios Venture Partners. Sudhir spent fifteen years on both sides of the table. He covered India's earliest startups as a journalist, then went and grew three of them himself across Indonesia, UAE, SGP, and India. In this episode, Sudhir Syal, President at ORIOS Venture Partners, shares insights from his 15+ years of startup and investment experience across India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. He discussed startup scaling, international expansion, GTM strategies, and the future of AI and tech in emerging markets. Timestamps 00:00 The Journey from Journalism to Entrepreneurship 02:58 Scaling Startups: Insights from Founders 06:08 Market Expansion Strategies: Lessons from BookMyShow 09:09 Navigating Market Entry: India vs. US 12:10 Building Stratify: A Go-To-Market Enabler 15:19 Transferable GTM Playbooks Across Industries 18:13 Pitching to VCs: What Founders Get Wrong 20:37 The Rise of First-Time Fund Managers in India 21:17 Evaluating Go-To-Market Strategies 24:01 The Role of Capital in GTM Success 26:34 Navigating the Fractional Resource Landscape 27:52 The Future of Sales in an AI-Driven World 30:30 Preparing for the Job Market in an AI Era 32:30 Expanding Indian Brands into the UAE Market 33:52 Emerging Industries in the UAE 36:19 The Resilience of the UAE Startup Ecosystem 38:28 Metrics that Matter: Operators vs. VCs 40:33 Reflections on Career Decisions and Tools Sudhir's Links  LDN/ X – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sudhirsyal/ Website – https://www.oriosvp.com/ My Links  Podcast: https://lifeselfmastery.com/itunes Newsletter: https://partner-grow.beehiiv.com/subscribe YouTube:  youtube.com/lifeselfmastery Twitter: https://twitter.com/rohitmal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohit857/ Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/outbound-sales-mastery/

  2. Jul 16

    How Alex Chompff, co-founder of Evolution Ventures invests in the AI Repricing

    I am excited to have Alex Chompff, the Co-founder and Executive Director of Evolution Ventures and Lead General Partner of MinervaFund, an active early stage venture capital firm investing in women and traditionally underrepresented founders. In this episode, Alex Chompff, co-founder of Evolution Ventures, shares his journey from military service to venture capital, explores the impact of AI on the future of work, and discusses how startups can leverage new technologies and investment strategies. Timestamps 00:00 The Journey into Venture Capital 02:59 Military Influence on Leadership 06:09 Comparing Dot Com Boom and AI Revolution 09:00 Understanding Evolution Ventures and Minerva Fund 12:14 The Role of Evolution Labs 15:17 Unlocking Value with AI 18:03 AI and Labor Displacement 21:06 Reskilling in the Age of AI 24:14 The AI Co-Pilot Framework 27:12 Investing in AI: A Call to Action 31:43 Learning from Failures and Struggles 32:45 The Importance of Distribution in Software 35:34 The Changing Landscape of Venture Capital 40:10 Investing in Startups: Strategies and Considerations 44:09 The Role of Founders in Fundraising 48:01 Engaging with Venture Capital Firms 50:31 Reflections on Business and Personal Growth Alex's Links  LDN/ X – https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexchompff Website - https://www.evolutionacceleration.com/ My Links  Podcast: https://lifeselfmastery.com/itunes Newsletter: https://partner-grow.beehiiv.com/subscribe YouTube:  youtube.com/lifeselfmastery Twitter: https://twitter.com/rohitmal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohit857/ Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/outbound-sales-mastery/

  3. Jul 9

    Fundraising for the Rest of Us with Allison Byers

    I am thrilled to have Allison Byers, founder and CEO of Scroobious. She is the author of the book, Fundraising for The Rest of Us. In this episode, Alison Byers shares her journey from entrepreneurship to venture capital insights, discusses biases in the industry, and introduces her relationship-first platform, Scroobius. She offers valuable advice for founders and emerging fund managers navigating the complex world of startup funding. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital 03:07 The Challenges of Fundraising and Gender Bias 06:13 Understanding Venture Capital Dynamics 09:17 The Importance of Relationships in Fundraising 11:58 Navigating Educational Backgrounds and Networking 15:24 The Role of Angel Investors vs. VCs 18:15 Introducing Scroobius: A Relationship-First Approach 22:44 Fundraising for the Rest of Us: Key Insights 25:38 Advice for Emerging Fund Managers 28:33 The Future of Venture Capital and Wealth Distribution 31:44 Closing Thoughts and Resources Allison's Links  LDN/ X – https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-byers/ Website – Fundraising for the Rest of Us My Links  Podcast: https://lifeselfmastery.com/itunes Newsletter: https://partner-grow.beehiiv.com/subscribe YouTube:  youtube.com/lifeselfmastery Twitter: https://twitter.com/rohitmal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohit857/ Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/outbound-sales-mastery/

  4. Jul 2

    Navigating Southeast Asia: Jeremy Au on Building, Investing, and Career Pivots

    I am thrilled to have Jeremy Au was earlier COO of cancer-biotech Lucence. He's now CEO of Cosmetic Physician Partners Asia. Forbes 30 Under 30, 50+ startups backed, host of BRAVE. In this interview, Jeremy Au shares his diverse journey from founder to CEO, insights on startup building, cross-border healthcare, Southeast Asia tech, and investment strategies. A must-listen for entrepreneurs and investors aiming to navigate the complex Asian landscape. Timestamps 00:00 Journey of a Builder: From Founder to CEO 07:22 Navigating the Global Landscape: Challenges and Opportunities 10:49 Southeast Asia's Untold Stories: The Ground Realities 18:29 Climate Capital: The Next Big Opportunity? 22:20 Investing in the Future: Insights for Emerging VCs 35:15 Connecting the Dots: Career Transitions and Advice Jeremy's Links  LDN/ X – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyau/ Website – https://cosmeticphysicianpartners.com/ My Links  Podcast: https://lifeselfmastery.com/itunes Newsletter: https://partner-grow.beehiiv.com/subscribe YouTube:  youtube.com/lifeselfmastery Twitter: https://twitter.com/rohitmal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohit857/ Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/outbound-sales-mastery/

  5. Jun 25

    Climate Capital, Decoded with Tom Chi from At One Ventures

    I am excited to have Tom Chi, Founding Partner at At One Ventures and founding member of Google X, where he led teams creating self-driving cars and Google Glass. A physicist-turned-venture capitalist, he's authored Climate Capital, investing in deep-tech startups helping humanity become net positive to nature—a 200-500 year mission. In this interview, Tom Chi, a pioneering inventor and venture capitalist, discusses the intersection of technology, climate change, and long-term impact. He shares his journey from astrophysics to climate investing, emphasizing the importance of physical reality in economics and the need for multi-generational thinking. Timestamps 05:42 The Disconnect Between Economics and Physical Reality 10:34 The Four C's: Skills for the 21st Century 15:27 Innovation and Attachment in Startups 20:17 AI Hype Cycle: Building the Right Solutions 25:39 Investing in Positive Disruption 30:37 Multi-Generational Impact and Long-Term Thinking 35:19 The Through Line of Tom's Career 40:21 Tools and Resources for Innovators Tom's Links  LDN/ X – https://www.linkedin.com/in/thegoodtomchi/ Website – https://www.atoneventures.com/ My Links  Podcast: https://lifeselfmastery.com/itunes Newsletter: https://partner-grow.beehiiv.com/subscribe YouTube:  youtube.com/lifeselfmastery Twitter: https://twitter.com/rohitmal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohit857/ Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/outbound-sales-mastery/

  6. Jun 18

    Building AI Agents for Pets with Ana Malhotra from Tato

    I am thrilled to have Ana Malhotra, Co-Founder and CEO of Tato, building Ai agents for pet industry. Previously, she founded Rome, a yard-sharing platform for dogs, backed by Jason Calacanis's LAUNCH. A former AWS Security Engineer, Ana spent nearly five years at Amazon before betting on the pet industry's AI future. In this conversation, Ana Malhotra discusses her journey from AWS security engineer to startup founder, the pet industry's resistance to technology, and how AI agents are reshaping marketplaces. She shares insights from building Tato, navigating supply and demand dynamics, and the tools transforming startup operations. Timestamps 00:00 From AWS to AI in the Pet Industry 03:40 The Evolution of Tato: Pivoting to AI Agents 06:39 Challenges in the Pet Industry: A Technological Perspective 09:42 The Daily Grind: Founder Focus and Motivation 12:42 AI and the Future of Work: Can Machines Replace Humans? 15:35 Navigating the Startup Landscape: Fundraising Insights 18:24 Building a Business with Family: Balancing Work and Relationships 21:29 Marketplace Challenges: Lessons Learned 28:21 Building a Marketplace: The Early Days 32:12 Navigating Supply and Demand Dynamics 33:50 Key Metrics for Startups 40:16 Customer Insights and Observations 46:37 Lessons from the Past: What Would You Change? 50:55 Tools for Success in the Startup World Ana's Links  LDN/ X – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ana-malhotra/ Website – usetato.com My Links  Podcast: https://lifeselfmastery.com/itunes Newsletter: https://partner-grow.beehiiv.com/subscribe YouTube:  youtube.com/lifeselfmastery Twitter: https://twitter.com/rohitmal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohit857/ Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/outbound-sales-mastery/

  7. Jun 10

    Building AI Defense Systems with Anand Raghavan from Snorkel AI

    I am excited to have Anand Raghavan, the Chief Product Officer at Snorkel AI, the leading data-centric AI platform for enterprise. Before that he co-founded Armorblox, sold it to Cisco, and spent two and a half years launching AI products inside one of the world's largest technology companies.  In this conversation, Anand Raghavan discusses the evolution of AI security, product management in the AI era, and the future of enterprise software. He shares insights from his career, including building startups, AI defense, and the impact of AI on labor and skills. Timestamps 01:51 Risk and Timing in Product Development 03:23 The Evolution of Email Security with Armour Blocks 05:35 The Future of Product Management in the AI Era 08:13 The Impact of AI on Engineering Jobs 10:50 Phases of AI Agents and Their Development 13:04 The Future of User Interfaces: Chat vs. Voice 15:16 The Road to AGI: Myths and Realities 17:44 AI Security Threats in Autonomous Systems 18:01 The Evolution of AI Security Anand's Links  LDN/ X – https://www.linkedin.com/in/raghavananand/ Website – https://snorkel.ai/ My Links  Podcast: https://lifeselfmastery.com/itunes Newsletter: https://partner-grow.beehiiv.com/subscribe YouTube:  youtube.com/lifeselfmastery Twitter: https://twitter.com/rohitmal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohit857/ Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/outbound-sales-mastery/

  8. Jun 4

    Non-Technical Founder Playbook with Oscar Rubio from Lodgerin

    I am thrilled to have Oscar Rubio, the founder and CEO of Lodgerin, the first digital ecosystem simplifying international mobility by connecting organizations with housing providers and personalized services. In this conversation, Oscar Rubio, the founder and CEO of LodgerIn, a digital ecosystem that simplifies international mobility. shares his entrepreneurial journey, the impact of COVID on his business, and the challenges of being a solo founder. He discusses the importance of software in scaling operations, sales strategies, and building a strong team culture. Oscar also reflects on the role of AI in business, the decision to raise capital, and the differences between scaling in the US and Europe. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to LodgerIn and Oscar's Journey 02:02 The Impact of COVID on Business and Pivoting to Digital 03:28 Navigating Software Development as a Non-Technical Founder 06:27 Sales Strategies and Building a Sales Team 12:54 The Role of AI in Business and Product Development 18:12 Bootstrapping vs. Raising Capital for Growth 21:00 Scaling in the US Market vs. Europe 22:19 Growth Strategies and Channel Optimization 23:35 SEO, AEO, and the Future of Search Engines 24:37 Leadership Lessons from Solo Founder to CEO 25:58 Legacy and Future Aspirations Oscar's Links  LDN/ X – https://www.linkedin.com/in/oscar-rubio-lodgerin/ Website – https://www.lodgerin.com/ My Links  Podcast: https://lifeselfmastery.com/itunes Newsletter: https://partner-grow.beehiiv.com/subscribe YouTube:  youtube.com/lifeselfmastery Twitter: https://twitter.com/rohitmal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohit857/ Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/outbound-sales-mastery/

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Life Self Mastery Podcast is an interview based show where I interview online entrepreneurs who started their businesses and scaled up their businesses to improve their lifestyles. Previous guests include Guy Kawasaki, Brad Feld, James Clear, Shu Nyatta, Ida Tin, Elizabeth Yin, Polina Pompliano, Evgenia Plotnikova, Anna Khan, Minnie Ingersoll, Sridhar Ramaswamy, Mac Conwell, Danielle Strachman, Jake Gibson, Wes Kao, Brian Requarth, Vivek Sodera, Eric Siu, Amit Garg, Nischal Shetty, Pranav Pai, Nir Eyal, Paul Shapiro, Nick Huber, Rob Walling, Andrew Dsouza, Fabrice Grinda, and 300+ incredible guests. partnergrow.substack.com

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