How Startups Will Make India a $10 Trillion Economy: Aviral Bhatnagar (AJVC)

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00:00 - Intro
00:55 - Aviral's Writing Journey
06:13 - Focus on Startup and Business
09:07 - Gap in Pre-Seed Funding
17:17 - How to apply
24:40 - Present state of Indian Startup Ecosystem
33:16 - Private Vs Public Money
36:28 - AI Startup Ideas
40:01 - Edtech Startup Ideas
43:15 - Outro

Aviral Bhatnagar is a leading voice in India's startup Ecosystem, known for his work in venture capital and as a thought leader in the entrepreneurial space.

Aviral's career trajectory reflects his deep interest in the Indian startup ecosystem. Having studied at IIT Bombay and IIM Ahmedabad, Aviral has also worked with several leading venture capital firms, including Venture Highway. His work primarily focuses on early-stage investments, supporting young entrepreneurs as they navigate the challenges of scaling their businesses in a fast-paced and competitive environment.

Beyond his professional engagements, Aviral has become a popular voice in the Indian startup community due to his ability to break down complex subjects related to venture capital and startups into digestible, actionable insights. His writing and thought leadership have resonated with both founders and investors alike, creating a large following of readers who seek his insights on emerging trends and the future of technology in India.

Recently, Aviral has launched AJVC fund, where he wants to invest in pre-seed stage startups. His fund offers a standard deal of 1.5 Crore Rs for 9% of equity.

In this conversation, we talk about Aviral's journey with writing, working in VC and now managing a fund.

Hope you folks like it. :)