Fellas
The AMAs are back.
One of my core thesis is that the future of newsletters / podcasts, in an AI world, is going to be less about pure consumption and more about human connection and participation.
Continuing with the thesis, happy to announce our first AMA - with Rajan Anandan, Managing Director at PeakXV and Surge (earlier led Google India/SEA, Microsoft, Dell).
Rajan’s book - Lift-off nation is out (you should check it out). I can’t think of anyone better to kick off this series with practical advice and a clear-eyed view of what it takes to build and scale a startup.
Join us for a live AMA with Rajan Anandan
📅 Wednesday, October 21
⏰ 3:30 - 4:30 PM IST
📍 Live at live.nextbigwhat.com (the AMA will happen on substack platform)
Some of the things we’ll get into:
Picking the right ideas: Where are the real opportunities for Indian founders?
Traction has changed: What metrics matter today, and what no longer impresses investors?
Seed rounds decoded: What does PeakXV expect from a seed-stage startup — in terms of product, customers, growth and founder ambition?
India vs. SF: Do Indian founders need to match SF, or should they be playing a different game?
What gets funded next: How should founders think about building and raising capital in today’s market?
This isn’t a webinar or a presentation. It’s an AMA.
Bring your questions. Let’s make this a conversation (if you have suggestions on topics, add them in the comment section).
Also, do suggest guest names/topics you’d like to have in the AMAs (just hit the reply button).