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Listen "90: Giving Back and Angel Investing Insights from Akshay Chaturvedi, Leverage Edu"
Episode Synopsis
Akshay Chaturvedi is the founder and CEO of Leverage Edu, a fast-growing study abroad platform startup that provides personalized mentorship and guidance for higher education and careers.
He is also a prolific angel investor.
Timestamps:
00:00: Top Moments
00:34: Intro with Akshay
02:25: Leverage Edu Overview
04:22: First External Investor
06:25: Akshay's Angel Investing Journey
08:15: Impact on Growth as Founder
12:26: Identifying Investment Opportunities
15:51: Angel Investing Learnings
18:58: Advising on Cap Table Construction
22:22: Advice for Operator Angels
27:04: Akshay's Typical Day
29:47: Health's Impact on Akshay
32:42: Akshay's Outside Interests
34:02: Dream Dinner Guests
37:10: No Limits to Dreaming
He is also a prolific angel investor.
Timestamps:
00:00: Top Moments
00:34: Intro with Akshay
02:25: Leverage Edu Overview
04:22: First External Investor
06:25: Akshay's Angel Investing Journey
08:15: Impact on Growth as Founder
12:26: Identifying Investment Opportunities
15:51: Angel Investing Learnings
18:58: Advising on Cap Table Construction
22:22: Advice for Operator Angels
27:04: Akshay's Typical Day
29:47: Health's Impact on Akshay
32:42: Akshay's Outside Interests
34:02: Dream Dinner Guests
37:10: No Limits to Dreaming
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