From FRM to Venture Capital: My Student's Journey into Startup Investing | Aswini Bajaj

25/10/2025 27 min Temporada 1 Episodio 1

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In this insightful podcast, we dive into an in-depth conversation with one of my students, Yash Haralalka, who talks about his job profile of sourcing startups and connecting them with investors. Yash explains the key differences between pre-seed/seed company, and Series A/Series B company - highlighting the importance of founders' expertise and unique selling points in seed-stage investments, while DCF valuation becomes crucial in later stages.Yash also shares how his CFA and FRM qualifications helped him apply concepts like alternative investments, portfolio management, and financial due diligence in his work.He emphasizes the critical role of continuous reading to stay updated in your industry and mastering the art of ethical networking. According to Yash, networking is not about just taking in from others - it's about building deep, meaningful connections, having follow-up conversations, and understanding the psychology of the people you interact with.If you want to learn about startup investing, career growth, and professional ethics, this conversation is a must-watch!(0:00) – Introduction(0:22) – What I Do in VC(3:26) – Why Investors Avoid Solo Founders(4:53) – Competitive Moats in D2C(7:28) – Valuing Early-Stage Startups(9:11) – Red Flags in Financials(11:45) – What is the Power of Networking(24:51) – What should people know before getting into venture capitalDon't forget to like, subscribe, and share for more valuable financial insights.Faculty - Aswini BajajA qualified CA, CS, CFA, FRM, CAIA, CIPM, CFP, RV, CCRA, CIIB, CIRA, and AIM. He is also a guest lecturer (across 180+ colleges and 30+ IITs and IIMs), corporate trainer, and CEO of Leveraged Growth (Research and Consulting).Access our Social media links for more updates:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Aswinibajajclasses/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aswinibajaj/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aswinibajaj/ Twitter: https://x.com/AswiniBajaj Spotify: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/taDjPeLuASb WhatsApp Channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VahQBktElah18DH9FT2X #CFA #FRM #StartupInvesting #NetworkingTips #MentorForLife#InvestInYourself #AswiniBajaj #FinancialDueDiligence #CareerGrowth #CareerDevelopment #PersonalGoals #CareerTips #SuccessStoryDisclaimer: This video may contain unintentional copyrighted material, the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. The content is made available for educational and informational purposes. If you believe that your copyrighted work is being used in our video without permission, please contact us at [email protected], and our team will respond within 45 days to address your concerns.

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