In this episode #122 w Sheel Mohnot, learn about:

02:15 - Where were you born and live now?
02:30 - What was your first job and now?
03:20 - High Flyer in Sheel’s life
04:12 - Indian family influences
05:19 - High school impressions
06:09 - Connecting with Indian / American identity
06:51 - Grandfather’s inspiration
07:44 - Multi dimensional career interests
09:00 - A year living in India on a $1 a day
10:18 - Internalising personal values and happiness
11:10 - Most painful learning
12:26 - Meeting his wife thanks to a dating show
12:48 - Taco Bell metaverse wedding
13:44 - Hanging out with AirBnB’s Brian Cheesky
16:18 - Business opportunity in podcasts
17:13 - Finance, Consulting, Healthcare
18:02 - Mental models for learning
18:57 - Crowdfunding as part of a VC round
19:50 - State of FinTech today
21:07 - Founding team vs product at seed stage
21:50 - Transition from angel investor to running a fund
22:45 - Questions to ask in first meeting with founder
23:51 - Downside of saying no to founders
24:42 - Hallmarks of a great enduring Venture firm
26:44 - Managing both sides: the LP’s and Founders
28:44 - 5 best hall of fame investors
29:54 - Best underrated investors
30:35 - most unexpected successful founders
31:35 - Unpacking Flexport’s business model
33:09 - Indian CEO’s
34:58 - Building rapport cross cultures
37:20 - FinTech in Africa
38:01 - Opportunity in Australia
39:12 - 3 tips to become a VC today
40:12 - Progression within a VC
41:51 - Traits of a great investment memo
42:50 - Areas founders should be more aware of
44:39 - Growth vs burn rates
45:15 - Final sprint

It’s now time to explore your curiosity. Please enjoy!

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#122 Sheel Mohnot: Living on $1 a day to learn his customers, Becoming one of the best seed FinTech investors, Metaverse weddings & more!

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