Listen "S8E6 - Landmines in the Launchpad ft. Anupam Rastogi, GP at Emergent Ventures"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Anupam Rastogi, General Partner at Emergent Ventures, shares his extensive experience investing in SaaS companies.Anupam discusses his journey from an engineer to a venture capitalist and provides insights into the challenges and mistakes SaaS founders often face when entering the US market.Key topics include the importance of spending time in the US, the balance between science and art in building SaaS products, pricing strategies, and why Indian SaaS companies need to find a distinct product-market fit for the US.Anupam also emphasizes the need for founders to integrate into local ecosystems and learn from various communities to ensure success.00:00 Introduction01:07 Anupam's Journey in the SaaS World02:11 Building Emergent Ventures03:30 Common Mistakes in Setting Up GTM for the US Market04:56 When to Move to the US as a Founder16:51 Navigating the US-India Founder Community21:44 Pricing Strategies for the US Market28:39 Determining Product-Market Fit in the US34:16 Lightning Round and ConclusionAll this and more in this episode with Anupam.Visit our website - https://saassessions.com/Connect with me on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunilneurgaonkar/
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