Talent Investing in Building Successful Startups | Rahul from Entrepreneur First

Understanding VC

In this episode you will learn:

00:00 - Introduction

01:54 - Talent Investing & Fundamentals

03:28 - Talent Investing vs. Recruitment

05:10 - What Talent Investors Look For

08:11 - Characteristics of Great Talent Investors

14:14 - Early Discovery of Exceptional Individuals

16:22 - Finding Exceptional Talent

17:58 - Characteristics of a Great Founder

23:48 - Challenges in Finding the Right Founders

26:37 - Fear of Failure

31:07 - Role of Family and Childhood

34:02 - Decision to Become a Founder

37:54 - Co-Founders with Complimentary Skillsets

42:09 - Increased productivity w/ a Co-Founder
52:18 - EF’s Ecosystem

54:36 - EF's Graduate vs. Core Programs

01:01:17 - Conclusion

About

Rahul Samat, Partner and India Head at Entrepreneur First, brings over 14 years of experience as a founder, builder, and mentor. He holds a Master's in Science from the University of Pennsylvania and completed a scholarship program at Stanford University Graduate School of Business. Rahul started his career in banking at Barclays Investment Bank and later joined Capital One. In 2014, he co-founded InnerChef, a VC-backed startup, and in 2016, he became the Head of Private & Strategic Brands at Swiggy. In 2022, Rahul joined Entrepreneur First to lead and expand the team in India, focusing on supporting entrepreneurs from the pre-idea stage to fundraising through EF's investor network.

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Understanding VC is a podcast that provides founders with the knowledge and resources they need to understand venture capital. Our goal is to create the best and most comprehensive resource on venture capital on the internet, so that founders can make informed decisions about their businesses and secure the funding they need to succeed.