Entrebind: Recent Episodes
Bhavadharani Kutty Murugavel
"Energy flows where attention goes" Having been asked this question for a long time, "what are you passionate about?". My true answer would be "Entrepreneurship". It is not an easy task for anyone to start a business. You have to invest more than you need to - your time, money, happiness, family, etc. You have to face lots of confusion, negativity, conflicts, and failures. It is the quality of being an entrepreneur to not give up regardless of what happens. All through the journey of starting our own startup, we are usually flooded with tons of questions and the only way out is a mentor. But most of us never get to have one. Anyone can be your mentor, from your parents, friends, or higher officials, to anyone who guides you on your path. There is no one answer that fits all questions, however. As someone who has been in those shoes of searching for the answers, I ended up creating Entrebind. This is the first ever podcast to address all queries, doubts, and advice on what to and what not to do, regardless of the business niche you're in. There is no reason for you to give up anything you are passionate about! Hello everyone, Welcome to Entrebind and I am your host PJ (Pooja/Bhavadharani) Follow me on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhavadharani-k-murugavel/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poojuh_bhava/?hl=en Follow Entrebind on: LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/entrebind Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/entrebind/?hl=en Website: https://www.entrebind.com/
Introduction to the Guest- NARBE ALEXANDRIAN03:02 - Inspiration07:49- Experience at Schulich Business as Professor (Must listen)13:46- Reason behind the motto of "Define Capital"19:09- How "Define Capital "maintains the unique value proposition after acquisition?21:08- Criteria to acquire startups22:14- Managing culture in acquisition25:32- Tips to maintain customer retention.28:02- Memory of an investment31:11- How to pick Limited Partner (LP)?33:33- LPs power over a startup35:29 - Advice to Private Equity Firm37:10- AI impact on 39:58 - Advice to Startups43:06- Passion vs Failure
In this episode, we dive into the world of entrepreneurship with Jeffrey Potvin, an experienced investor and founder of Open People Network. Jeffrey shares valuable insights on navigating unconventional career paths and the importance of following your passion. He highlights the challenges of overcoming imposter syndrome and finding validation in your own achievements. Jeffrey emphasizes the significance of setting measurable goals and building a supportive network to stay on track. We also explore the inspiration behind starting a business and the crucial role of values and alignment in investor-entrepreneur relationships. Lastly, Jeffrey discusses the unique risks and rewards of investing in early-stage startups and shares memorable experiences from his investment journey. Join us for an enlightening conversation on building successful ventures and embracing innovation in various industries.Connect with Jeffery Potvin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jefferypotvin/
Our guest today Keith Gillard, CEO of Upperstage.capital, Board Chair of the Foresight Cleantech Accelerator, and Director of Talius. His 20+ years of experience in Venture capital and now in Private Equity makes him the right choice for the podcast. Listen to the experienced mind.
Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithgillard/
Notes:
00:00 - Introduction
01:00- Chapter 4
05:38 - Guest Intro
07:05 - The Glory of the Journey.
07:46 - Inspiration behind the works.
09:08 - Handling burnouts
10:41 - Handling personal life.
12: 11 - Positives and negatives of Private Equity Vs VC
17:41 - Stages of Private Equity Investments
21:53 - Factors to consider - Debt/Equity partners
23:26 - How flips can look like - From Talius
25:26 - Controversial question
27:35 - Exit Strategy - PEF
30:04 - Aftermath of LBO Strategy (CEOs and Investors)
32:04 - Hardest part of handling a private equity firm
34:34 - The Emotional Investment story
39:04 - Advice to Private Equity Professionals
41:20 - Advice to Startups seeking Private Equity Firms
43:38 - Passion vs Failure
00:00 - Introduction
00:56- Chapter 3
03:54- Guest Intro
05:07- Love towards Nation
07:23- Inspiration behind getting into investment
Segment- 1 : Pre-seed investment
09:12 - Importance of Networking
11:11- Red flags investors see in a startup
13:25 - The importance of the team behind the startup
15:37- The so-not-right exit strategy
17:44- Price point of pre-seed investment
19:54- Risks on investment
22:40 - Tips for early-stage startups
Segment 2- Angel Investment
24:50- One special story that Sarthak backed
29:57 - Startups, know these tips to look attractive to the Angel Investors
31:53- Controversial Question 1
34:41 - How do Angel Investors find startups?
36:08 - Controversial Question 2
38:34 - The journey’s overview
41:08 -Passion and Failure
Here is our Jonathan Dellar Fernandes, Associate of Venture Capital at the National Bank of Canada. He shares insights, tips, and intricate details about Corporate venture Capital. It’s time to grow your business. Don’t miss out on the episode!
00:45 - Dont Believe Everything you Think - Chapter 2
05:52- Guest Intro
10:24- Vc vs CVC
12:40 - Startups from which sector approach CVC
14:48 - Some of the top CVCs you should know
16:34 - Investment space of National Bank of Canada
17:20 - Qualities for startups that NBC looks for
18: 20 - CVC upper hand over other players
19:26 - Experience in Investment
21:40 - Portfolio vs High profile Investment
26:50 - Startup funding through Recession
28:34 - Advice on Recession
29:55 - Tips for Startups
31:16 - Passion and Failure
We have our first guest, Agostino Menna, a Management and Strategy consultant at Big Leaf and a well-renowned guest professor with 15+ years of experience in the field of investment and entrepreneurship. He shares the ins and outs of funding basics and tips on what mistakes startups and investors should avoid.
Connect with him:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agostinomenna/
Nadia Ladak is the founder of Marlow, a start-up that has developed the first tampon and lubricant meant to be used together for a smoother, less painful insertion experience. She is dedicated to encouraging menstruators to prioritize their menstrual and sexual health by starting conversations about these often uncomfortable, but important topics. Don't miss out this episode!
Today, we are joined by Mr. Purushothaman Cannane.
Founder and CEO of Greenii Inc, an innovative packaging solution for protecting the future. We will hear from him about the Ideation Phase of Design Thinking, his hardships, and his successes. Take a listen to this inspiring episode!
Connect:
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/purushothaman-cannane-639ba919
This week, we are joined by Mr.Vincent Trepanier, CEO of 7dish, a meal planning and smart shopping solution for stressed and busy families. He shares what are all the initial mistakes businesses make and how to avoid them. His role as an advisory board member of Eva and Leav (startups) makes him the perfect person to speak with.(
Connect :
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/vincenttrepanier
What can I do next with my business idea? I have kind of developed an MVP (Minimum Viable Product), but what else needs to be done? What should I do to get funding?
Joining us today, our guest today is Mr. Vijay Pravin Maharajan, Founder & CEO of bitsCrunch, an NFT ecosystem for AI products sharing his journey with us
Connect :
LinkedIn: https://de.linkedin.com/in/vijaypravin/de
For this interview, I have a talented, energetic, and hard-working individual: Phil, CEO of Eezly, an online comparison app that simplifies food purchases. Additionally, he was the CEO of a travel neck rest pillow company called Ibboo. You can check it out here: https://ibboo4u.com/. A prominent Tik Tok user with thousands of followers offers advice on leadership and marketing. You won't want to miss a thing!
Follow Phil:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/phildallaire/
Our guest today is Han Xiao, co-founder and chief technology officer of Nyble, a credit line app that rewards smart money habits. This is an in-depth episode about Finance, Growth, and Market Strategy. Especially if you work for a fintech company, don't miss this one!
Follow Han:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanburger/
Our guest today, Vinit Shah, co-founded Mystudia.com, which helps guide international students from finding programs to applying. As a young business graduate from the Schulich School of Business, he is here to share his insights into GTM (go-to-market) strategy and the mistakes he has made.
Follow Vinit on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinshah21/?originalSubdomain=ca
Today, I am joined by Sahil Gupta, the founder of Soundskrit, Hear the Impossible. It is a varied kind of microphone manufacturing company. Getting started - Market Analysis, Finding Niche, Target Audience, Competitors, Stakeholders, etc. Stick on to the episode.
Joining me today is Matthieu Baril, CO-founder at Octav Labs and Ceo at Dexinova a project management firm. Those who are new to the business will find this guide to starting a startup with an elaborate view useful.
Connect with Mathieu:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbaril010/
Our guest today is Na'eem Adam, CEO of Dinetab Solutions, co-founder of People Mover Technology Inc, and partner at Anatha, who is revolutionizing the way food festivals are organized across Montreal, Canada. In addition to supporting local restaurants, these festivals promote food culture. Eventually, he created NFTs for restaurants so that people could earn NFTs when they dined in their ally's restaurant. As an entrepreneur, he shares his journey, mistakes, and advice for aspiring ones.
Follow Na’eem Adam:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naeemadam/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naeem.adam/?hl=en
Website: https://naeemadam.com/