How to Build a Successful Startup? | Funding Insights from VC Rajiv Srivatsa, Antler | SCALER POD 15

In this episode of Scaler Pod, we have Rajiv Srivatsa, Partner/Investor, Antler. He walks us through the world of venture capital, building successful startups, funding and How to build a successful startup.
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Rajiv Srivatsa has around 20 years of experience in the technology industry, creating scalable businesses and products in the B2C tech, mobile, supply chain, and retail sectors. Currently, he is leading the deployment and operations of the global early-stage VC firm Antler in India. Prior to this, he co-founded Urban Ladder, India's top omnichannel brand for furniture.
He starts off by explaining what exactly Venture Capital (VC) is and the important role they play in the startup ecosystem. He talks about the different types of VC funding and what startups should consider when seeking investment. Also, telling about his journey from founder to VC as well as the processes he goes through each day.
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Rajiv also discusses the key factors that entrepreneurs should consider when starting a company, including when to start, how to get started, and how to choose the right co-founder. He shares some valuable tips and strategies for building a successful startup, including the importance of product-market fit, customer acquisition, and scalability.
In addition, he offers advice for those who are considering making the shift from a traditional job to starting their own company. He shares his thoughts on the challenges and rewards of being a tech founder, and how to navigate the unique opportunities and obstacles that come with building a technology-driven startup. Lastly, he also touches upon the future of startups in India and how they can help boost the economy.
Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned startup founder, or just interested in the world of venture capital and entrepreneurship, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice that you won't want to miss.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Trailer
01:42 Introduction - Rajiv Srivatsa, Partner, Antler
02:38 A Day in the Life of a Venture Capitalist(VC)
06:25 His Journey from Job - Founder - VC
15:12 Who is a Venture Capitalist (VC) and what does a VC do?
18:15 How do VC and firms like Antler, Y Combinator Operate?
26:41 Importance of VC and Startups in India
29:36 When you should Startup and how to raise Funding?
34:14 Is a co-founder needed to Startup?
36:22 Converting an Idea into a Startup
39:53 How can one make Shift from a Job to becoming a Founder?
46:46 Engineers, finding a problem and building products
48:37 Different Programs that Antler Offers(Fellowship, Residency, etc) and Choosing a VC
58:24 How to Choose the Best Investor for a Startup?
1:03:34 Choosing an Idea for a Startup and Advice for Tech Co-founders
1:09:03 Importance of Credibility and moving from IC, EM to Founder roles
1:14:33 Thoughts on common risks associated with doing Startup (Career Map explained)
1:24:57 Future Scope of Startups in India
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[@unskillandlearn]

Super insightful, so much to learn from rajiv. Thanks Scaler again, and Arnav is superb as host!!

[@SCALER]

Thanks! Keep an eye out for more such videos! 😃

[@amansaxena4446]

Gold level of content sitting for free. Great work scaler

[@SCALER]

Happy to hear that! 🙌🏼

[@yuvavenkatesh5586]

Wow, Rajiv thank you man for the sharing lot of insights how a tech person thinks and the map analogy, plz do share more through other podcast also, Great learning.

[@amitawasthi2826]

Thanks a lot. Great learning.

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Thank you so much! Super glad to hear that! 🙌🏼

[@NishantSah]

Haha i remember having downloading where in the world is carmen sandiego in 2009 after having played it in 1999. I am pretty old :D

[@themeniacs7376]

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