Episode 10: Sanjay Mehta, Investor, Founder of 100X.VC
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In today’s episode with Sanjay Mehta, Investor and founder of 100X.VC you will learn:
• What were the challenges Sanjay faced when he decided that he was going to take up entrepreneurship over an established job? What has Sanjay learned from his successful and unsuccessful ventures to date? How does he use this knowledge even today? What would Sanjay do differently as his first venture?
• When did he decide to become an angel investor and start advising other companies? What was the investment strategy he started with?
• What was Mehta Ventures all about? What’s the difference between Mehta Ventures and 100X. VC (http://100x.vc/)?
• How does maintaining an active online presence help Sanjay get access to the best deals? What are some ways in which you can leverage your online presence to expand your knowledge and network? What is his view on the online fitness and wellness sector?
• What has Sanjay learned from his exits from two unicorns – OYO Rooms and EOS Blockchain? Why does he believe that “the investment in failure is the route to success.”? What did Sanjay see in Ritesh- founder of OYO?
• What’s an investment he should have made but he did not? What are his top 3 industry picks for start-ups? What does 100x do? What’s the best way founders can reach out to Sanjay?
About Sanjay Mehta
Sanjay Mehta is the founder and partner of 100X.VC, India’s first venture fund to invest using iSAFE notes, revolutionizing startup funding. A seasoned investor and serial entrepreneur, Sanjay has backed over 150 startups, including notable successes like OYO Rooms, Box8, and LogiNext. With decades of experience in technology and finance, he is renowned for identifying high-potential early-stage startups and providing strategic guidance to founders. Under his leadership, 100X.VC has become a key player in India’s startup ecosystem, fostering innovation and helping entrepreneurs build scalable businesses. Sanjay’s visionary approach continues to empower India’s next wave of disruptive startups.
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