Venture Journey - Corporate Insights From The Leaders' Den
By Abhinav Singhvi
Venture Journey - Corporate Insights From The Leaders' DenNov 02, 2020
Episode 9 - Finance For Social Change
In this episode of Venture Journey, Jonathan Hera, Managing Partner at Marigold Capital, sheds light on what Finance for Social Change truly means and how finance can be used to combat the systemic inequities. Jonathan touch-bases on what impact washing means and the return impact investments generate. We also discuss the role foundations and charitable organizations play in this ecosystem and how they take advantage of tax laws by allocating a fraction of their funds to impact investments.
Listen to this episode to know more about Finance for Social Change.
Episode 8 - Effects of COVID-19 on the Education Investing Landscape
In this episode of Venture Journey, Rohan Wadhwa, Vice President at Lumos Capital Group, discusses the current trend in the EdTech sector and how this sector is attracting the generalist investors' focus. We also chat about new unicorns worldwide and what's happening with the sector's valuation. Rohan shares his insights on various markets, how COVID has impacted unit economics, and how founders should be mindful of any investors' questions.
Listen to this episode to know more about VCs' perspective on investment during these times and how focus remains strong on the company's fundamentals.
Episode 7 - Impact of COVID-19 on the Startup Ecosystem
Listen to this episode to know more about the impact of COVID-19 on various players in the startup ecosystem and how the future will be reshaped.
Note: This episode was recorded in June, and release was delayed due to COVID-19. Audio Quality is impacted as the recording was virtual over the zoom call.
Episode 6 - Demystifying Venture Debt
Listen to this episode to know more about venture debt from a lenders' perspective and how an entrepreneur needs to prepare before fundraising.