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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. 18h ago

    Rebuilding Finance Operations with Tal Kirschenbaum of Ledge

    I am thrilled to have Tal Kirschenbaum, co-founder and CEO of Ledge. He's not building software that tracks the month-end close. He's building AI agents that that tracks the month-end close. In this episode, Tal Kirschenbaum, CEO of Ledge, shares insights on AI in finance, startup growth, and go-to-market strategies. Discover how AI is transforming accounting, the importance of deterministic models, and lessons from building a successful AI company. Timestamps 01:12 Understanding Corporate M&A and its Relevance to Startups 02:42 Insights from Corporate M&A Experience and Building Ledge 03:28 Origin of Ledge: Market Gap in Finance Operations 04:56 The Build vs. Buy Dilemma in AI Solutions 09:01 The Importance of Consistency in AI for Finance 11:03 Sales Strategies: Founder-Led and Multi-Channel Outreach 13:51 Leveraging Social Media and Content for Pipeline Growth 14:55 Balancing Founder Involvement in Sales and Scaling 16:54 Managing Distributed Teams Across Time Zones 18:45 Early Hiring Challenges and Lessons Learned 24:52 AI's Impact on Jobs in Finance and Future Outlook 27:53 AI Investment Mistakes and Market Trends 29:58 Global AI Race: US vs. China 31:04 Effective Go-to-Market Tactics for AI Startups 33:50 Staying Productive and Avoiding Burnout Tal's Links  LDN/ X – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tal-k/ Website – https://ledge.co/ 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. 18h ago ·  Bonus

    You Might Also Like: On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    Introducing CAMILA MENDES: "Perfectionism Was Ruining My Life" from On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Follow the show: On Purpose with Jay Shetty Actress and producer Camila Mendes joins Jay for an honest conversation about the hidden cost of perfectionism, the pressure behind success, and what it took to finally choose herself. Camila opens up about the breaking point that forced her to confront old wounds, heal her relationship with food, reconnect with her Brazilian identity, and redefine what spirituality, self-worth, and love really mean. Together, they explore why chasing perfection often leaves us feeling empty, how slowing down can become the greatest act of self-respect, and why true confidence isn't about having everything figured out, but about accepting yourself exactly as you are. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty A State Farm agent can help you choose the coverage you need. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. Visit: https://www.statefarm.com/  Head to https://wayfair.com right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less. On Purpose is now Netflix and Spotify exclusive  http://www.netflix.com/onpurposewithjayshetty  https://open.spotify.com/show/5EqqB52m2bsr4k1Ii7sStc?si=33f7898fb334437c JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe   Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast  What We Discuss: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:17 What Excites You Most Right Now? 00:01:57 Designing a Home That Feels Like You 00:03:32 The Challenge of Balance 00:05:26 Living One Day at a Time 00:07:24 The Importance of Learning Your Limits 00:10:09 Why Saying "No" Feels So Hard 00:15:08 Revisiting an Old Wound 00:19:56 Holding Two Truths at Once 00:21:10 Growing Up Between Cultures 00:23:12 Returning to Your Roots 00:24:41 Finding Spirituality Later in Life 00:29:44 The Power of Questioning Your Beliefs 00:31:11 Growing Up Without Stability 00:34:37 The Freedom of Imperfection 00:36:27 The Anxiety No One Could See 00:40:03 When You Have to Numb Out 00:41:45 Living With Your Own Worst Critic 00:44:35 Healing Your Relationship with Food 00:46:14 Recovering from an Eating Disorder 00:48:07 Getting Honest About Body Image 00:50:26 The Moment Self-Worth Starts to Crack 00:51:04 Meeting Rudy: The Turning Point 00:54:27 The Work of Becoming Your Best Self 00:57:30 Why You Have to Heal Before You Love Again 01:00:18 Choosing Love in the Hardest Moments 01:04:53 The Problem With One-Sided Love 01:08:20 The Proposal 01:13:08 When You're Aligned, Doors Open 01:14:54 Protecting Your Peace at Work 01:17:09 Camila on Final Five Episode Resources: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/camimendes  TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@camimendes  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

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  3. Jul 23

    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/

  4. 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/

  5. 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/

  6. 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/

  7. 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/

  8. 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/

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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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