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EP 11 - The VC with the 35X exit: Lightspeed’s Bejul Somaia on playing the long game and the India opportunity

EP 11 - The VC with the 35X exit: Lightspeed’s Bejul Somaia on playing the long game and the India opportunity

Update: 2021-05-10
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Bejul Somaia, Managing Director, Lightspeed Venture Partners, is known for making bold bets, investing early, and devoting his time to nurturing and coaching his entrepreneurs. In a conversation with YourStory Founder Shradha Sharma, Bejul talks investment strategies, founder-investor-fit, and more.



Read more at: https://yourstory.com/2020/09/lightspeed-venture-bejul-somaia-talks-investment-strategies-startup-india-opportunity


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This interview was originally hosted by Shradha Sharma on 28th Sept, 2020. Presented by Julius Sharma!

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EP 11 - The VC with the 35X exit: Lightspeed’s Bejul Somaia on playing the long game and the India opportunity

EP 11 - The VC with the 35X exit: Lightspeed’s Bejul Somaia on playing the long game and the India opportunity

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