I am excited to have Gaurav Gulati, co-founder and COO of Innov8, which was acquired by OYO. Gaurav is a GP at Aroa Venture Partners, which he backs startups that deliver strong returns and meaningful impact. In this conversation, Gaurav Gulati, founder of Aroha Venture Partners, shares his journey from the US to India, his experiences in building startups, and the founding of his mission-driven VC firm. He discusses the importance of a global perspective in venture capital, the challenges of supporting founders, and the evolving landscape of AI and pricing strategies in startups. Gaurav emphasises the significance of partnerships with founders and the need for resilience in the startup ecosystem, and much more. Timestamps 00:00 The Journey Begins: From the US to India 02:46 Global Perspectives: Shaping Venture Capital in India 05:21 Building and Exiting Startups: Innovate and Purist 08:30 Aroha Venture Partners: The Birth of a New Fund 11:08 Understanding Aroha: The Meaning Behind the Name 13:46 Evaluating Early Stage Founders: Jockey vs. Horse 18:39 Multi-Sector, Multi-Stage Approach: Risks and Rewards 21:29 Supporting Founders: Beyond Capital 26:10 New Venture Programs: What We Look For 27:14 Navigating Startup Programs and Applications 28:25 Identifying Problems and Solutions in Startups 29:28 The Shift in Coding and MVP Development 31:41 The Evolution of Computer Science Education 34:25 The Future of Employment in Tech 36:50 Pricing Strategies for AI and SaaS Companies 39:45 Market Strategies for Indian Startups 42:18 Opportunities in AI and Infrastructure 45:17 Reflections on the Journey and Future Aspirations Gaurav's Links  LDN– https://www.linkedin.com/in/gulatigr Website – https://www.aroaventures.com/ My Links  Podcast: https://lifeselfmastery.com/itunes Newsletter: https://partner-grow.beehiiv.com/subscribe YouTube:  youtube.com/lifeselfmastery Twitter: https://twitter.com/rohitmal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohit857/

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