In this episode of Build with Shreya, Shreya sits down with Dhruv Dhanraj Bahl, Managing Director at Eternal Capital, who has been instrumental in shaping some of India’s most innovative startups, including BharatPe and Paytm. With a background in biomedical engineering and years of hands-on experience in venture capital, Dhruv shares a rare inside look into what it takes to scale businesses in India’s competitive startup ecosystem.
Join them as they delve into:
- Dhruv’s unconventional shift from engineering to venture capital and the insights he gathered along the way
- The unique challenges and opportunities in India’s startup landscape
- Practical, empowering advice for aspiring founders looking to make their mark
This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in startups, venture capital, or the art of building impactful businesses from the ground up. Don’t miss out oIbn this engaging, wisdom-packed conversation-stream it now on Build with Shreya!
In this podcast:
00:00 - Highlights
00:09 - Introduction
01:48 - Dhruv's Early Career Journey
05:12 - From Idea to Execution: Starting from Zero
08:33 - Dhruv’s Startup Investment Experience
08:55 - Assessing Risk Appetite: How to Invest and Diversify Across Life Stages
15:19 - Key Considerations When Investing in a Startup
20:33 - Common Traits of Successful Startups: Shreya's Perspective
22:56 - Common Traits of Successful Startups: Dhruv's Insights
27:25 - How important is the market size
31:00 - Seeing the bigger picture in your investments
31:33 - Stupid Money Allocation
34:11 - The importance of feedback & staying flexible
37:15 - Rapid Fire
1:00:01- Closing
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