Startup Fridays S4 Ep11: Arun Kumar at Celesta on tough times revealing resilient founders, great investments

Update: 2023-04-24

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In this episode, Arun Kumar, managing partner at Celesta Capital, talks about why some of the best VC investment opportunities can be found in tough times, as they reveal the most resilient entrepreneurs. Kumar’s career includes leading KPMG India and serving in former US President Barack Obama’s administration. He also talks about embracing change—from leading thousands of colleagues at KPMG to being part of a team of about 25 at Celesta—the importance of purpose, his love of poetry and learning to enjoy everything that life threw at him.

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Startup Fridays S4 Ep11: Arun Kumar at Celesta on tough times revealing resilient founders, great investments

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Startup Fridays S4 Ep11: Arun Kumar at Celesta on tough times revealing resilient founders, great investments

Forbes India - The Startup Fridays Podcast

Startup Fridays S4 Ep11: Arun Kumar at Celesta on tough times revealing resilient founders, great investments