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The Desi VC with Akash Bhat

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The Desi VC, hosted by Akash Bhat, is an award-winning podcast featuring conversations with top investors & founders on trends, insights, and personal/success stories in the India-US startup ecosystem. Our purpose: As an immigrant in the US with deep roots in India, Akash explores the parallels & contrasts between Indian & US VC/tech landscapes. The podcast bridges knowledge gaps, fosters cross-cu... more

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Latest Episodes

In 2016, Russian hackers broke into John Podesta’s Gmail during the US election. That single breach exposed how vulnerable email really is – and it directly inspired a billion-dollar cybersecurity startup.

At the time, even the most powerful people ... more

Kevin Carter is the Founder & Chief Investment Officer of EMQQ Global, a San Francisco based investment management and research firm focused on providing investors access to the fast growing Emerging and Frontier Markets technology sector.

EMQQ Glob... more

Arun Penmetsa is a Partner at Storm Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on Enterprise software companies. He invests primarily in SaaS, Security, and Digital Health startups. Before joining Storm, Arun held product and engineering r... more

Rohan Nayak is the Co-founder & CEO of Pocket FM, a company redefining audio storytelling for the world.

While we’ve recently been publishing video episodes, this one’s a throwback to pure audio. Rohan had to travel unexpectedly, but we didn’t want ... more

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Abhishek Agrawal
CEO of Material Security
Material Security
Episode: E155: How 2016 US Election Inspired a Billion Dollar Startup | Abhishek Agrawal (CEO, Material Security)
Arun Penmetsa
Partner at Storm Ventures, with a background in enterprise software investment and operations.
Storm Ventures
Episode: E153: 7 Exits in 10 years – How To Win US Market | Arun Penmetsa (Partner, Storm Ventures)
Rohan Nayak
Co-founder and CEO of Pocket FM
Pocket FM
Episode: E152: Near Bankruptcy to $250M ARR | Rohan Nayak (CEO, Pocket FM)
Brij Bhasin
Former general partner at Rebright VC, now founder of Snow Mountain AI
Snow Mountain AI
Episode: E151: Leaving VC to Build an AI Startup | Brij Bhasin (Rebright VC / Snow Mountain AI)
Pramod Gosavi
Senior Principal at Blumberg Capital, experienced in corporate and institutional venture capital
Blumberg Capital
Episode: E150 - "Build Companies Not Products" | Pramod Gosavi (Blumberg Capital)
Anshu Bansal
A serial entrepreneur and a venture capitalist
Episode: E149 - From Amazon Engineer to IPO: The HyreCar Story | Anshu Bansal
Akibur Rahman
Co-founder and CEO of Mailmodo, an interactive email marketing software
Mailmodo
Episode: E148 - The Ultimate Founder-Led-Marketing Playbook | Aquibur Rahman (CEO, Mailmodo)
Yousuf Khan
Partner at Ridge Ventures, experienced in early-stage B2B investments
Ridge Ventures
Episode: E147 - Tips for B2B Enterprise Founders | Yousuf Khan (Ridge Ventures)
Sriram Viswanathan
Founding managing partner of Celesta Capital, experienced in investing and operations in deep tech sectors.
Celesta Capital
Episode: E146 - Inside a $1.1B Deep Tech, Cross-Border Fund 🚀 | Sriram Viswanathan (Founding Managing Partner, Celesta Capital)

Host

Akash Bhat
Host of conversations with investors and founders on trends, insights, and personal stories in the startup ecosystem, focusing on the Indian-American experience.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 102 ratings
  • One of the best in India

    Must listen for all founders

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bajajanuja
    United States2 years ago
  • Must listen

    I’m a founder and I love the insights. Must listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dev Shahful
    United States2 years ago
  • Mansoor - Financial Advisor

    Akash ... you are doing great work here. I just look up randomly, and you got me for 3 episodes back to back. Thumbs up and all the best.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mans1501
    United States3 years ago
  • Love it

    I really enjoy the episodes. If only the episode were shorter. Tad bit too long but still great.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Darpan agrawal
    United States4 years ago
  • Easily my top 10

    The best podcast on VC and tech in India

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Umesh Dinda
    United States4 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The structured format and depth of conversation receive positive mentions, highlighting Akash's interviewing style.
Listeners praise the podcast for its insightful perspectives on the Indian and US startup ecosystems.
They appreciate the diverse array of guests, noting the quality of discussions as engaging and informative.
Many find the content highly relevant for both entrepreneurs and budding VCs, often labeling it a must-listen.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#187
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

E154: Why India Is THE Leading Emerging Market for Public Investing | Kevin Carter (Founder & CIO, EMQQ Global)
Q: What advice would you give to an Indian investor?
Start investing, save money each month, and focus on buying and holding assets for the long term.
E154: Why India Is THE Leading Emerging Market for Public Investing | Kevin Carter (Founder & CIO, EMQQ Global)
Q: What do you classify as an emerging market?
An emerging market is defined by MSCI, which considers factors like per capita income.
E153: 7 Exits in 10 years – How To Win US Market | Arun Penmetsa (Partner, Storm Ventures)
Q: How does one determine if they should enter the US market?
Founders should assess the market's requirements and ensure they have the right fit for their product and a clear understanding of their go-to-market strategy.
E153: 7 Exits in 10 years – How To Win US Market | Arun Penmetsa (Partner, Storm Ventures)
Q: What's the motivation behind getting into venture?
Arun shared that his entry into venture was half planned, half serendipitous, driven by an interest in investing influenced by family background.
E155: How 2016 US Election Inspired a Billion Dollar Startup | Abhishek Agrawal (CEO, Material Security)
Q: What gave you the conviction to test out four different theses at the same time?
For us, it was a team first thing. We were all excited to work together and established that we wanted to build something together.

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Conversations center around the dynamic interplay between the Indian and US startup ecosystems, featuring insights from top investors and founders who share their personal journeys and success stories. The podcast emphasizes the convergence of technology and venture capital, exploring themes such as entrepreneurship, funding strategies, and the evolving landscape of startup culture in both regions. Noteworthy is its focus on cultural nuances and the immigrant experience, offering listeners a rich understanding of the challenges and triumphs faced by desis in the tech industry.

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2. Arun Penmetsa
3. Rohan Nayak
4. Brij Bhasin
5. Pramod Gosavi
6. Anshu Bansal
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