Got to be a part of this interesting conversation with Surraj @LucidTrails This is just the teaser. Main video is coming soon. #stayvista #goatourism #goabeach https://t.co/rnA6uWtnxP

Everyone wants to be a founder. Very few talk about: • decision fatigue • self-doubt • the loneliness between milestones That’s where most startups actually struggle. Shared some honest lessons from building and backing startups in this fireside chat. Watch if you’re

Wrong targeting.... Instead... "7kg carry on limit in flight! .... Here I come."

India’s "1 Crore+ Income" club just got a lot less exclusive. In 2019: 1.09L taxpayers reported ₹1Cr+ income. In 2025: 4.68L taxpayers. That is a 4x jump in just six years. 🇮🇳 We are witnessing a massive migration from physical assets (gold/real estate) to managed money.

The future of the $3 Tn Telangana Economy is DeepTech! Great conversation at the Telangana Rising Global Summit on how startups in Defense, Space, Biotech, and MedTech are leveraging Telangana's strong foundational ecosystem. Hyderabad is truly a hub for advanced manufacturing

Great to see the Govt pushing to decriminalize 300+ provisions! Less jail time for minor offences is a brilliant move. 👏 BUT... hear me out. For the truly heinous crimes, the ones that could be easily avoided and show a complete lack of human consideration, we need the

PS: Back in the day, we had the chance to invest ₹10L in Groww. That’d be worth ₹400Cr+ today. We didn’t have the capital then - but watching Harsh (my IIT Delhi friend) & team build this juggernaut has been pure joy.

Proud to see @_groww ring the bell at BSE today! They were part of the @91springboard - Karnataka Govt startup program back in their early days. To see what Lalit, @_harshjain26 , Neeraj & Ishaan have built - empowering millions of Indians to invest - is truly inspiring.

On the way to #IKMC2025 in Hyderabad! Discussing the role of incubators & science parks in shaping India’s innovation journey. From co-working to co-creating - the next decade belongs to those who build together. #India2030 #Entrepreneurship

The best part of #GFF2025? The people. Loved catching up with @oliviadeka_ , Manav Narang @PlugandplayAPAC & Nelson Vasanth - each shaping India’s startup ecosystem in their own way. From deeptech to fintech, the energy is unstoppable. When ecosystem builders connect, founders

“Why start a VC?” “To stay in the trenches.” Loved catching up with @ShashankRandev & Yagnesh Sanghrajka at @91springboard Vikhroli - over coffee at @abcoffeeindia , one of their portfolio startups. Their new baby @247vc is going all-in on early-stage: ₹200 Cr + ₹50 Cr fund |

Entrepreneurship doesn’t just happen in pitch decks - it happens on factory floors. Spent time at @loykaofficial ’s Navi Mumbai facility. Came away inspired by their focus, precision & energy. ➡️ ₹50 Cr+ revenue ➡️ Danko in 20K+ outlets ➡️ Kunafa Chocolate = viral hit A sweet

Car parts delivered faster than pizza? 🍕🚗 That’s the future @omnivio_in is powering — 40M+ orders a month, 50+ brands, and now featured in Tech in Asia. Proud to back them via #91Ventures, led by my IIT Delhi batchmate @Bhimania . 🔗 https://t.co/RNqle308wA #QCommerce

If we choke syndicates, we choke the first-cheque ecosystem that gives Indian founders their start. Policy should balance protection with practicality. #AngelInvesting #StartupsIndia @IndianVCA @AngelList @letsventure @invsttdotcom

Instead of banning carry, why not require leads / super angels to clear SEBI’s Fund Manager exam? ✅ Protect investors and keep syndicates alive.

This isn’t just regulation. It’s a design flaw. Founders don’t just need money. They need syndicate leads who: ✔️ take responsibility ✔️ mobilise others ✔️ mentor them Kill carry → kill incentives → kill syndicates.

Yet the new framework risks choking it: ❌ No carry for syndicate leads/advisors → no economics for the people doing the heavy lifting. ❌ Hard Accredited Investor verification. ❌ No evidence of investor complaints cited in SEBI’s memo. Zero.

Angel Funds were working. 📈 103 funds registered 💰 ~₹4,439 Cr invested ⚡ 61% CAGR over 5 years That’s real early-stage progress. Source: SEBI Board Memo (Mar 2025)

No complaints. No carry. No syndicates. 🚫 SEBI’s new Angel Fund framework risks killing the very model that fuels India’s pre-VC startups. A thread 🧵👇

India’s startup funding is down ~25% in H1 2025 (~$4.8B). Meanwhile Groww plans to IPO from within India. In this climate, fiscal discipline + clear exit strategy isn’t optional - it’s survival. #Startups #IPOs