EPISODE 112 WITH SUNEEL GOKHALE
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In the latest episode of The Change Officer Podcast, we spoke to Suneel Gokhale, one of the founding partners of VentureSouq, a MENA-based investment firm focused on high growth early-stage technology companies. VentureSouq began as a side hustle when Suneel, his wife and two of their friends started angel investing together on an informal basis and has since evolved into a forward-thinking and strategically focused VC firm.
This episode is jam-packed with helpful insights for VCs and founders alike. Suneel and Vuk spoke about Suneel's journey into venture capital, focusing on his takeaways and the lessons he has learnt over the last decade of operating in this space. Suneel shared how VentureSouq evaluates founders pitching for investment, the commonalities he sees in companies that don't make it, and the importance of structuring cap tables wisely.
Tune in to learn more about:
Why lawyers are vital in the early stages of a startup's lifecycle
VentureSouq's framework for spotting the next opportunity in early-stage startups and getting ready to jump onboard
Where founders and startups usually go wrong with spending the investment they receive
Host: Vuk Zlatarov
Find VentureSouq on their website.
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