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Episode 57: Tarana Lalwani – Navigating the World of Venture Debt & Capital in India | #DamaniTalks

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In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Tarana Lalwani, the dynamic Founding Partner at ๐ˆ๐ง๐ง๐จ๐•๐ž๐ง ๐‚๐š๐ฉ๐ข๐ญ๐š๐ฅ, who has been instrumental in shaping India’s venture capital and venture debt landscape. Tarana’s journey from her beginnings in India to a thriving career on Wall Street and her subsequent return to India, becoming a pivotal figure in Indiaโ€™s startup ecosystem, is a testament to her expertise and the global perspective she brings to the Indian startup scene.

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ ๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎโ€™๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฌ๐œ๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ:

๐Ÿš€ ๐“๐š๐ซ๐š๐ง๐šโ€™๐ฌ ๐‰๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง๐ž๐ฒ: From her early days at Morgan Stanley during the mortgage-backed securities (MBS) boom and meltdown to establishing Indiaโ€™s first venture seed fund with SeedFund, and eventually becoming a partner at InnoVen Capital. Her journey is a treasure trove of unique insights.

๐Ÿ’ผ ๐•๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž ๐ƒ๐ž๐›๐ญ ๐ฏ๐ฌ. ๐•๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž ๐‚๐š๐ฉ๐ข๐ญ๐š๐ฅ: Tarana Lalwani breaks down the key differences between venture debt and venture capital, providing practical advice on when and how startups should consider venture debt and what sets it apart from traditional bank loans.

๐ŸŽฏ ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐‘๐จ๐ฅ๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐…๐ฎ๐ง๐ M๐š๐ง๐š๐ ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ: Explore the crucial role fund managers play in the success of startups, and how Taranaโ€™s strategic insights have supported numerous founders on their journey to success.

๐Ÿ’ก ๐€๐ง๐ ๐ž๐ฅ ๐ˆ๐ง๐ฏ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ : Get a peek into Taranaโ€™s approach to angel investing and the unique value she brings to the table for startups in India. Her approach is not just insightful but also inspiring.

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Whether youโ€™re an entrepreneur, investor, or simply curious about the financial world, this episode is packed with insights to help you understand the evolving landscape of venture funding in India. Understanding this landscape is crucial for anyone navigating the startup ecosystem, as it can provide valuable insights and strategies for success. Tarana shares candid stories, expert advice, and valuable lessons essential for this journey.