Lumikai Founding General Partner, Salone Sehgal was in conversation with Jivraj Singh Sachar on the Indian Silicon Valley podcast as they discuss Salone’s experience building a vertically focused gaming venture fund in India.
The hour long podcast covers what it takes to set up a specialized venture fund, Salone’s learnings in venture capital, and the path to growing a successful business.
00:00 - Introduction
01:05 - Early Career: Discover Salone's journey from her early life to becoming a prominent figure in the venture capital industry.
05:35 - Lumikai's Influential Factors: Uncover the key influences that paved the way for the creation of Lumikai, a vertical sector focus fund.
10:00 - Building a Vertical Sector Focus Fund in India: Explore the essential elements involved in establishing a vertical sector focus fund in the Indian market.
15:08 - Developing Foresight and the Booming Gaming Industry: Gain insights into how Salone develops foresight and clarity of thought, with a focus on the thriving gaming industry.
19:16 - Parameters for Building Lumikai: Discover the crucial parameters and criteria considered in building Lumikai and shaping its investment decisions.
29:49 - The Importance of Coaching: Understand the significant role coaching plays in personal and professional growth.
34:29 - Managing Short-term and Long-term Problems: Gain valuable guidance on effectively managing short-term and long-term challenges and distinguishing between urgency and importance.
37:20 - The Fabric and Ethos of Lumikai: Explore the core values and guiding principles that define Lumikai as a fund.
39:90 - The Five C Analysis Framework: Discover the framework used by Salone to evaluate and analyze founders, focusing on the five key criteria.
42:40 - Interactive Media and Disrupting Traditional Industries: Uncover the concept of interactive media and its potential to disrupt traditional industries, with a particular emphasis on gaming.
47:00 - Predicting the Future and Staying Ahead: Explore the tools and mechanisms utilized by Salone to predict the future and maintain a competitive edge.
50:30 - Salone's Unique Qualities as an Investor: Discover the distinctive qualities and characteristics that set Salone apart as an investor in the venture capital landscape.
52:13 - Personal Process and Growth Strategies: Gain insights into Salone's personal process and strategies for achieving significant growth.
53:20 - Leadership Learnings and Perspectives: Explore Salone's leadership insights and learnings, and gain valuable perspectives on defining leadership qualities.
57:45 - Identifying the Path to Success: Understand the importance of identifying one's unique path to success and leveraging individual strengths.
01:00:00 - Core Learnings for Women in VC: Gain valuable advice and core learnings specifically tailored for women navigating the venture capital industry.
Watch the podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=263n5KLXL4A&ab_channel=IndianSiliconValley