THE DESI VC by Akash Bhat

About the podcast: ‘The Desi VC Podcast’, hosted by Akash Bhat, is a highly-rated weekly show that features conversations with top investors and founders about the latest trends, insights, and success stories in the India-US startup ecosystem.

About the host: The podcast is hosted by Akash Bhat, a prominent VC and angel investor with an extensive portfolio spanning across 60 startups operating in the India-US corridor. You may read more about him here.

Purpose: As an immigrant in the US with roots in India, Akash has always been fascinated by the evolution of the Indian VC/tech landscape in comparison to the one in the United States. The podcast aims to bridge the knowledge gap and explore this topic with leading investors and founders, in hopes of fostering cross-cultural understanding and collaboration between the key stakeholders in both countries.