From Investment Banking to Diversifying Venture Capital w/ Rupa Ganatra Popat | Araya Ventures

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Episode 136: Amardeep Parmar (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amardeepsparmar) from The BAE HQ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-bae-hq) welcomes Rupa Ganatra Popat, Founder & Managing Partner at Araya Ventures

Rupa discusses her transition from investment banking to venture capital, emphasising the impact of diverse investments on profitability and highlighting her journey of self-discovery and entrepreneurial ventures. Amardeep explores Rupa’s motivations and experiences, focusing on the challenges and insights gained from her shifts in career and investment strategies.

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Show Notes:
00:00 – Intro
01:25 – Rupa reflects on childhood and career start.
02:36 – Rupa explains her prolonged stay in banking.
04:08 – Challenges and decisions around Rupa’s resignation.
05:06 – Rupa shares her banking career enjoyment.
06:23 – Rupa’s post-banking entrepreneurial ventures.
08:54 – Adjusting to independent work and business establishment.
10:53 – Skills from banking aiding Rupa’s entrepreneurial efforts.
13:33 – Expansion of Rupa’s business ventures and personal changes.
18:00 – Rupa discusses failure, success, and emotional journeys.
22:18 – Rupa transitions into venture capital focusing on diversity.
25:26 – Rupa details her role in VC, emphasising diversity.
32:06 – Future goals and broader impact of Rupa’s work.

Rupa Ganatra Popat:
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