VCs are way too parochial wrt their investments - it is time we give attention to founders who do not fit under the image of Stanford dropouts and YC alums :)

If you are a founder - do not get obsessed by the idea of exponential growth at all costs. Serve excellence and stay true to your customers while keeping an eye on profitability.

In an era of surging #FoodSecurity crises, deep tech #entrepreneurs are cultivating a new era of #sustainable #food through alternative proteins, digital transformation technologies, and more. Discover more at #FIIPRIORITY.

The word "technology" usually connotates IT, but its scope is much bigger, says Swati Chaturvedi, Co-Founder and CEO Propel(x). #FIIPRIORITY

Understanding the issues surrounding food begins by understanding where that food comes from, Fahim Al Qasimi, Co-Founder of @seafoodsouq, tells #FIIPRIORITY. #FoodSecurity

.Plant Squad Co-Founder and Head of Growth Enrique Mezo believes simple dietary changes could have profound ripple effects on carbon emissions. #food #ImapctOnHumanity #FIIPRIORITY

Difficulty can often inspire innovation, suggests David Rosenberg, Co-Founder & CEO of AeroFarms. #FIIPRIORITY

The Future Investment Initiative's Priority Conference is the place to be today. To begin with, it's in Miami! Here's me with Anthony Berkeley from FII Institute

Sales is the LIFELINE of businesses. If I could, I would go back to Sloan and take up courses related to sales and marketing instead of filling my schedule with finance courses.

The Franklin Templeton incubator is a good place to network :). Met today with Dr. Kid Parchariyanon - MD of SeaX Ventures - the largest VC fund out of Thailand. Delighted!

Startups should leverage all the resources they can get their hands on to fund-raise. Think of platforms, including Propel(x) , as just one more source of capital.

Founders should start seeing their products from a buyer’s perspective - and not a builder’s.

I’ve grown up with science, and technology - and it’s safe to say that I’m enamoured and fascinated by the idea that technology CAN change the trajectory of humankind - and does, already.

Exit potential is a key factor in startup valuation. Investors want to know how and when they can cash out their investments. The bigger the potential exit, the higher the valuation.

When a term takes off, it...takes off!!

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Thrilled to share that I will be attending the FII Institute's #FII7 Conference in Riyadh on Oct 24-26. I look forward to meeting like-minded change-makers. Ping me if you are attending and would like to connect during the conference.