Gotta Have Faith: Manu Jain with Vir Kashyap

Venture Everywhere Podcast

Episode 38 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by  Vir Kashyap, GP of The Fund India (Everywhere Ventures), and he catches up with Manu Jain, co-founder and CEO of VAMA (Virtual Astrology and Mandir App), which connects consumers with astrologers and spiritual services globally. Manu discusses his journey from the telecom ecosystem to identifying an opportunity to digitize the deep rooted practices of astrology and devotion. Manu also shares insights about India's unique content consumption and how these experiences shaped VAMA to serve a market driven by faith and tradition.

In this episode, you will hear:

  • VAMA's role in connecting the Indian diaspora to their cultural and spiritual roots.
  • Challenges and opportunities in building a startup culture and team in a niche market.
  • The rise of spiritual technology in India and the importance of attracting and retaining top talent. 
  • Potential for virtual religious experiences to reach diverse devotees.

Learn more about Manu Jain | VAMA

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manu-jain/

Website: https://vama.app/en

Learn more about Vir Kashyap and Everywhere VC | The Fund India

Website: https://everywhere.vc/ | https://thefund.vc/community/india/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vkash/

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