How 100X VC Invested in 160+ Startups | Investing Growth Story | Dhairya Decodes

🎙️In this episode of The Dhairya Decodes Podcast, we sit down with Yagnesh Sanghrajka, a seasoned operator VC with over 30 years of experience in global venture capital, private equity, and corporate finance.
Yagnesh takes us through his incredible journey from his early days in finance to becoming the Founding Partner & CFO at 100X.VC, where he has pioneered the use of ISAFE in India and invested in over 160 early-stage startups.
We explore his insights on scaling startups, the challenges of fundraising, his role in corporate venture capital, and the crucial soft skills needed for founders and CFOs alike.
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a finance professional, or simply curious about the world of venture capital, this episode is packed with valuable lessons and inspiring stories.
📌Don't miss this engaging conversation filled with lessons, insights, and the brain behind investing in 160+ startups.
Listen now and be inspired!💡
00:00:33 - Selecting Startups and VC Journey
00:01:43 - Introduction to Yagnesh Sanghrajka
00:03:17 - Childhood and Early Influences
00:10:27 - Transition to Corporate Role as CFO
00:26:42 - Creation of Robomate
00:32:00 - Moving Towards Venture Capital
00:34:38 - Launching 100X VC Fund
00:39:45 - Introduction of iSAFE Notes
00:42:17 - VC Journey and Early Success Stories
00:43:16 - Notable Success Stories: Desi, Banana Chips
00:52:19 - Introduction to CVC (Corporate Venture Capital)
00:57:40 - The Future of VC in India
01:01:09 - Personal Finance Management
01:05:04 - Defining Success
01:08:41 - Rapid Fire Segment
01:09:09 - Most Important Priorities
01:10:15 - Most Expensive Purchase
01:11:50 - Influential People in Career
01:14:05 - Dream Dinner Guests
01:15:19 - Important Trait for a Fulfilling Career
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LinkedIn: / yagnesh270766
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Get to know me better:
I am an ECE engineer turned Management Consultant, who is now a full-time Career Coach & Content Creator. I worked with KPMG in India, a management consultant prior to this. I am a public speaker & trainer fortunate to have delivered over 600+ talks all across the globe in the past 3 years.
As a career coach via my initiative of Dhairya Decodes, I have been able to impact over 10K+ working professionals & students. I am also a Tedx and 3x Josh Talks Speaker & I love helping people accelerate their career & professional growth :)
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[@mustaqode_6617]

This should be viral among budding entrepreneurs !!!

[@dhairyadecodes]

Hope so that it does go viral :)

[@devjyotsidhu820]

Amazing 👏👏

[@dhairyadecodes]

Thanks 💯

[@laxsal12]

You are doing great… one feedback…ask more of Challenges faced and what not to do in various phases

[@dhairyadecodes]

@@laxsal12 Sure! Noted

[@sahitimalyala]

Love how you lead the conversations!! So engaging!

[@dhairyadecodes]

Thank you Sahiti❤

[@abhishekdhatrak1102]

Looking forward to more such episodes

[@dhairyadecodes]

Yay🚀💯

[@vanshikhasingh1845]

Great video, with amazing learning content!

[@dhairyadecodes]

Thanks 🙌

[@saanchigangwani6627]

Such an insightful episode✨

[@dhairyadecodes]

Thanks❤

[@darkcloudyt2314]

Very insightful

[@dhairyadecodes]

Thank you🙌

[@editorshaantanu1140]

So much to learn from this one podcast! Must watch for every entrepreneur who is looking for the funding for their startup and Business

[@dhairyadecodes]

Glad to know you found the episode to be valuable💯

[@sachinvaghelaofficial224]

Will love to see more VC'S 😃

[@dhairyadecodes]

@@sachinvaghelaofficial224 For sure💯

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Time stamp

[@dhairyadecodes]

Will add them