Meet Srinivas Kollipara, the visionary behind T-Hub—one of the world's largest innovation hubs—now leads Biome, a full-stack venture studio.

This is a masterclass in venture building, with actionable advices, mental models and frameworks you can use today.

In this episode, we break down:
• The founding story and inflection point of T-Hub
• How Biome's venture studio model creates category leaders
• The most effective GTM strategies for Indian startups
• Building a "community moat" and high-performing teams
• India's ecosystem vs. the US & UK
• Navigating the VC landscape and alternative funding

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Meet Dr. Mansi Aggarwal, a doctor, innovator, investor and now an author of a book called “The Comic Side of Investing” - a unique and satirical take on the world of start-up investing. Mansi is a partner at Alkemi Growth Capital, a renowned growth-stage VC Fund investing in India's sustainable healthcare and consumer companies. She has been a founder herself with patents in healthcare and biotechnology. Link to Mansi's book "Comic Side of Investing" is here: https://www.amazon.in/serious-comic-side-start-up-investing/dp/9362617161/ref=sr_1_3

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-------- Timestamps ⏰ 00:00 - Introduction 00:02 - Medical Innovation by Doctors 03:13 - Dr. Mansi Aggarwal's Non-linear Career Path 08:25 - The Importance of Taking the First Step 11:21 - Enhancing India's Research Ecosystem 17:05 - Deep Tech Focus in Startups 19:30 - Industry Exposure in Indian Education 24:59 - VC Understanding of Medical Technology 27:36 - Transitioning to Healthcare Investments 32:35 - Managing Capital and Patient Rights 35:03 - Soft Skills and Interpersonal Training 39:43 - Authenticity in Pitching and Storytelling 42:29 - Sector-Focused Funds Performance 47:29 - Unique Networking in Startup Investments 49:48 - Consumer-Focused Healthcare Model 55:17 - VC-Startup Symbiotic Relationship 58:24 - Adapting VC Pitches to Market Trends 1:03:58 - Shift in Healthcare Focus to Patients 1:07:03 - Conclusion and Book Promotion

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Meet Mangesh Ghogre, a crossword constructor & investment banker from India, successfully intertwining puzzles & IPO deals worth billions. Mangesh Ghogre is heralded as the first & only Indian crossword constructor featured in prestigious publications like the New York Times & Wall Street Journal, a testament to his prowess. Dive into his journey of passion and perseverance to building his own tribe in conversation with Utkarsh Garg at Tribex. Timestamps ⏰

00:00 - Introduction

01:30 - Mangesh shares about his childhood days & dreams

03:20 - Utkarsh shares about his vulnerabilities, childhood & his coming out

04:29 - How did Mangesh figure out a career in Finance and Crosswords

06:02 - GRE, GMAT, English & Crosswords

11:51 - Utkarsh shares his journey of becoming an Assistant Director in Bollywood coming from a traditional background

13:20 - Mangesh on his motivation, perseverance, and category creation in crosswords

17:07 - Becoming a crossword constructor faced challenges and doubts due to lack of resources and time constraints

20:54 - Discovering the power of crossword construction and deeper insights into perseverance

28:08 - Utkarsh on Gandhiji's thought process on learning new things

30:00 - Mangesh on crossword as a platform for cultural exchange, diplomacy, and message

34:39 - Marrying career and passion in Investment Banking & Crosswords

42:22 - Building a career in investment banking

49:00 - Building relationships in corporate and capital markets

54:12 - Building a tribe and community in problem-solving

57:42 - Growing and building a massive global community using WhatsApp

1:02:58 - Building trust and value through WhatsApp groups

1:05:02 - Building brand recognition through consistent communication

1:07:59 - Mission, nationalism, capitalism & crosswords #crossword #investmentbanking #investment #privateequity #communitybuilding