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Invest Smarter, Grow Bigger! Calling all investors—are you ready to sharpen your edge? LetsVenture brings you an Exclusive Angel Investing Masterclass on 21st December in Bangalore, designed to unlock the secrets of successful investing. What’s waiting for you: 📊 A proven framework for evaluating startups with precision. 📈 Strategies to source high-potential deals and diversify smartly. 🤝 Insights into becoming an invaluable partner in a startup’s growth story. 💼 Secrets to building and managing a stellar portfolio. This isn’t just a workshop—it’s an exclusive playbook for understanding startup investing better ... its a great way to meet other investors, learn the frameworks and discuss topics beyond just writing cheques (working with portfolio, and planning exits) 📅 Mark your calendars for 21st December, 2024  ✒️ Register now: https://lnkd.in/g7Uxf3Wz Enjoy an exclusive 20% discount on tickets for a limited time! Speaker announcements coming soon. Don’t miss out! Shanti Mohan Syna Dehnugara Pranav Mahajani Rashmie Pathak Pramod Lamba Indu Awasthi Sabah Mehkeri Vedanshi Sinha

☄️ Crafting the Future of Startups: Equity, Teamwork, and GenAI At the FoundersFirst 2024 Investors Panel, Gaurav Arora, Global Head of Startups & PLG business for DevRev, and Sipika Nigam, Co-founder and CEO, BeyondSeed Venture Solutions shared powerful insights into navigating the evolving startup landscape. 📌 Gaurav: From the cloud revolution to the GenAI paradigm shift, adaptability remains key for startup success. Founders must focus on leveraging sustainable tech and building customer-centric innovations. 📌 Sipika: Energy, authenticity, and traction define investable founders. Avoid red flags like over-dilution and weak teamwork—these can derail your funding journey. Equity isn’t just ownership; it’s strategy. Let’s rethink growth with intent and insight. Shanti Mohan Pranav Mahajani Syna Dehnugara Rashmie Pathak Pramod Lamba Indu Awasthi Sabah Mehkeri Vedanshi Sinha #LetsVenture #StartupStrategy #GenAI #InvestorInsights #FoundersFirst2024 

LV Elite: Where ambitious founders come to build lasting businesses. This program isn’t just about funding—it’s about building real value and achieving meaningful growth. Over 6 weeks, you'll gain: 👉 Personalized mentorship tailored to your journey 👉 In-depth business analysis to sharpen your strategy 👉 Powerful networking opportunities with peers and investors LV Elite is your gateway to navigating the fundraising ecosystem with clarity and confidence. Only 6 spots are available for founders ready to take their startups to the next level. Applications are open now! Seize this opportunity to join a cohort of ambitious entrepreneurs committed to making a difference. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gDwfuxDT #LVElite #FounderGrowth #StartupSuccess #Entrepreneurship #MentorshipMatters #StartupEcosystem #LimitedSpots #ApplyNow Shanti Mohan Syna Dehnugara Pranav Mahajani Annubhav Raj

🚀 Tailored Banking for Founders by IDFC FIRST Bank At FoundersFirst, Kavin KK, Managing Partner - Startup Banking, outlined how IDFC FIRST Bank redefines startup banking: 🏦 Recognising startups are not MSMEs, they offer custom solutions for founders’ banking needs. 🏦 Access to mentors, investors, and award-winning programs like Leap to Unicorn. 🏦 Practical tools: GST-enabled invoicing, salary solutions, HR tech, and credit cards for startups. 🏦 Unique perks: Startup Lounges for teams without office spaces and partner-driven benefits. 🏦 Empowering innovation through financial solutions. Shanti Mohan Sabah Mehkeri Pramod Lamba Syna Dehnugara Indu Awasthi Rashmie Pathak Vedanshi Sinha Pranav Mahajani #StartupBanking #FounderSupport #IDFCFIRSTBank

🛡️ Legal Watchouts for Founders: Insights from FoundersFirst 📈 Clarence Andre Anthony, Corporate Lawyer and Partner, Clarence & Partners & Pramod Lamba, Head of Sales, LetsVenture shared a practical guide for founders raising capital: 📜 Equity Management: Use reverse vesting to align equity with commitment. 📜 Co-founder Agreements: Plan for scenarios like resignation or misconduct. 📜 Board Structure: Keep it lean for faster decisions. 📜 Investor Expectations: Know rights like non-compete, exit clauses, and reporting obligations. 📜 Cross-border Funding: Understand procedural limitations and compliance. 📜 Legal Expertise: Retain legal counsel to navigate evolving laws and protect innovation. 📜 Empowering founders with foresight and structure. Shanti Mohan Sabah Mehkeri Syna Dehnugara Rashmie Pathak Indu Awasthi Vedanshi Sinha Pranav Mahajani #StartupGrowth #LegalInsights #FoundersFirst

Roll Baby Roll stole the show at #foundersfirst —fueling big ideas, one bite at a time! 🌯🤩

🚀 Building the Future with GenAI: Key Insights from FoundersFirst Praful Mehrotra Google Cloud explored how GenAI apps are transforming industries: ☄ Prioritize impactful use cases for measurable results. ☄ Leverage your data to differentiate and innovate. ☄ Scale quickly with enterprise-ready platforms. ☄ Build agility with no-code, low-code, and advanced tooling. ☄ From healthcare to automation, GenAI is revolutionizing workflows and decision-making. Shanti Mohan Pramod Lamba Syna Dehnugara Rashmie Pathak Indu Awasthi Sabah Mehkeri Vedanshi Sinha Pranav Mahajani #GenAI #EnterpriseAI #FoundersFirst #Bangalore #FoundersFirst2024

📊 Mastering Equity & ESOPs at FoundersFirst 🚀 Syna Dehnugara trica and Ifty Nasir Vestd shared actionable insights on managing equity: 💹 Empower teams with skin in the game via equity and ESOPs. 💹 Keep ESOPs simple for juniors, but define precise targets for senior hires. 💹 Leverage tech to reduce complexity and save founders from costly mistakes. 💹 Avoid percentage-based discussions; talk in shares to ensure clarity. 💹 Allocate ~20% equity for non-capital investments and align all stakeholders. 💹 Equity isn’t just ownership—it’s about building trust, structure, and long-term value. Shanti Mohan Rashmie Pathak Indu Awasthi Sabah Mehkeri Vedanshi Sinha Pranav Mahajani #StartupLeadership #EquityManagement #FoundersFirst #FoundersFirst2024 #Bangalore

📊 Market Sizing Demystified at FoundersFirst! 🚀 Gaurav Vasu, Founder & CEO of UnearthInsight, broke down practical strategies: 💸 TAM, SAM, SOM: Crucial for gauging market potential. 💸 Approaches: Top-down, bottom-up, value-chain, and adoption-based. 💸 Thumb rules: B2B startups often see 5–20% SAM to SOM conversions. 💸 Custom models built around a team’s execution strengths. 💸 Market sizing isn’t one-size-fits-all; it’s about tailoring insights to drive growth. Shanti Mohan Rashmie Pathak Vedanshi Sinha Sabah Mehkeri Pranav Mahajani Syna Dehnugara Indu Awasthi #StartupTips #MarketSizing #FoundersFirst #FoundersFirst2024 #LetsVenture

Karnataka's startup ecosystem is poised for transformation, and we're proud to be at the forefront of this change. Our partnership with the Government of Karnataka goes beyond traditional startup support - it's about creating sustainable growth pathways. Thanks to The Times Of India for publishing this. 🎯 What founders gain: - Mentorship: Connect with tailored business mentors and domain experts. - Customer Connect: Access markets and GTM support to grow your business. - Fundraise: Connect with relevant investors (angels, funds, institutions) for funding. - Network: Attend startup events to connect with founders, investors, and customers. For founders building in Karnataka: Join this structured pathway to growth at karnataka.letsventure.com Building Karnataka's future, one startup at a time. Shanti Mohan Sabah Mehkeri Indu Awasthi Syna Dehnugara Sanjay Jha Pranav Mahajani Rashmie Pathak #StartupKarnataka #Innovation #StartupIndia #Bengaluru #BengaluruTechSummit