Join us for an enlightening episode with Arvind Radhakrishnan, Associate Director at WeWork Labs and founder of 21Dojo. Dive into his unique perspective on the startup ecosystem in India and uncover the strategies that have helped numerous startups secure funding and accelerate growth.

Don't miss out on valuable insights into startup strategies, investment criteria, and the challenges of building a two-sided marketplace from someone who has successfully played both roles of founder and investor.

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Guest: Arvind Radhakrishnan

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Topics:

• 0:00: Introduction
• 1:30: Arvind's journey into the startup world
• 5:00: WeWork Labs' approach to evaluating startups
• 9:15: The WeWork Labs program and its four pillars
• 15:00: The unique characteristics of the Indian startup ecosystem
• 24:00: Strategies for startup scaling
• 30:30: The story behind 21Dojo and its 21 factors
• 38:00: How 21Dojo worked for both startups and investors
• 41:45: Building relationships with investors
• 44:15: The decision to sell 21Dojo
• 47:45: Promising sectors in the Indian startup ecosystem
• 51:35: Recommended books: Winning Middle India & Chip War
• 53:00: Arvind’s next steps and what to look forward to

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