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Champions with Chequebook$

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Welcome to the Women In Investing podcast, Champions with Chequebook$, where the members of our network talk about their investment journey, their learnings and white spaces in the market that are waiting to be disrupted! Women in Investing is a community of capital allocators and venture capitalists. We were founded in 2017 to create a platform for women investors and we’re excited to say that after hundreds of meet ups, master classes, mentoring programs and collaborations… we’re almost 400 members strong. We hope you enjoy and benefit from these conversations.

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Recent Episodes

February 1, 2026

Mastering Exits with Lavanya, Partner at Trifecta Capital

🎙️ CHAMPIONS WITH CHECKBOOKS | The Holy Grail of Venture Capital: Mastering Exits with Lavanya, Partner at Trifecta CapitalIn this power-packed episode, we dive deep into the world of venture capital exits with Lavanya, Partner at Trifecta Capital, who brings 18+ years of experience across growth equity investing and investment banking. From Goldman Sachs to SPO Partners to leading Trifecta's growth equity practice, Lavanya has seen it all—and she's here to share the secrets.💡 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:✅ The Art of Exits: Real stories from billion-dollar exits including PBS Logistics (5x return in 8 years) and Ixigo's successful IPO journey✅ When to Wait & When to Sell: Why patience with winners can transform lackluster returns into exceptional ones✅ Preparing for IPO: Critical insights on founder readiness and business model maturity before going public✅ The 3 Fatal Mistakes: Hiring pitfalls, capital raising traps, and expansion missteps that can derail your growth journey✅ Surviving Market Cycles: How to stay grounded when markets swing between euphoria and despair✅ From Series C to Exit: Practical advice for founders navigating the growth stage and preparing for liquidity🎯 KEY TAKEAWAYS:"It's never as good as you think. It's never as bad as you think." — Lavanya's mantra for navigating venture cycles• Why $25B+ in exits last year signals a new era for Indian venture capital• The importance of being "truth-seeking" as an investor, regardless of market conditions • How Trifecta invests across Series C to pre-IPO stages with $15M average checks• Why business needs should drive capital decisions, not the other way around🔥 RAPID FIRE HIGHLIGHTS:• Lavanya's biggest inspiration? John Scully of SPO Partners (62 and still passionate about learning!)• Most impressive founder pitch? Aadit Palicha of Zepto (decided to skip Stanford during COVID to build India's 10-minute delivery revolution)• Fun fact: Lavanya manifested having twin boys at age 10... and the universe delivered in 2016!📚 BOOK RECOMMENDATION:"The Covenant of Water" by Abraham Verghese — one of Oprah's top 3 books ever!💼 ABOUT TRIFECTA CAPITAL:Trifecta invests in Series C and beyond, supporting founders from growth stage through their last private round. With a 150+ company venture debt portfolio and deep ecosystem networks, they're bridging the gap in India's growth stage funding landscape.⚡ ABOUT CHAMPIONS WITH CHECKBOOKS:A podcast by Women in Investing Network (WII), a 500+ member community of women investors in India. We bring you candid conversations with leading investors, uncovering the strategies, stories, and insights that drive successful venture investing.🎧 TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction01:00 Lavanya's Journey: From Goldman Sachs to Trifecta Capital04:00 About Trifecta Capital's Growth Equity Practice08:00 The Art of Exits: Real Stories & Key Learnings13:00 PBS Logistics Exit: The Power of Patience17:00 Ixigo's IPO Journey: Timing is Everything18:00 The 3 Biggest Founder Mistakes at Growth Stage23:00 Navigating Market Cycles with Sanity26:00 Rapid Fire Round---👉 SUBSCRIBE for more insights from India's leading investors💬 COMMENT below: What's your biggest question about venture exits?🔔 TURN ON notifications to never miss an episode#VentureCapital #Exits #IPO #GrowthEquity #StartupFunding #IndianStartups #WomenInvesting #TrifectaCapital #InvestingPodcast #Founders #SeriesC #VCInsights---📧 Want to connect with Trifecta Capital? Series C+ founders building great businesses are encouraged to reach out.🌐 Join WII (Women in Investing Network): Building India's strongest community of women investors, one conversation at a time.

December 15, 2025

Trusted advisor to funders & founders - In conversation with Kosturi Ghosh, Partner at Trilegal

The startup ecosystem in India has seen a radical evolution over the last 20 years and Kosturi Ghosh, Partner at Trilegal has had both a ringside view and a pivotal role to play in this growth. Starting with a deep interest in IP law, Kosturi has seen companies grow from the garage to the listing floor, and been a trusted advisor to startups and funders in their growth journeys. She has also been a quiet and steady advocate of developing more diversity in the startup world. She has actively advocated for increasing diversity in startup leadership and governanceIn Season 2, Episode 3, our host Maya Chandrasesekaran, Managing Partner Green Artha, uncovers Kosturi’s insights on:✅ Setting up the right systems for good governance✅ How Founders should be tapping into the Founder-Network through their journey✅ Tactical and practical tips to build for scale✅ New tools and instruments that can help de-risk deals for funders and founders Insights on tools and financial instruments to mitigate risk for founders and investors✅ Using the Board as a platform to improve diversity in startups and the ecosystemFor every founder navigating growth, scale, governance and listing, and every funder thinking about portfolio creation and exits, this episode is a goldmine of insights.🎧 Tune in now to hear directly from Kosturi on what it truly takes to build, scale, invest and exit, in India's startup ecosystem.A special thank you to WaterBridge Ventures for graciously offering their studio space for this recording and Trilegal for supporting this podcast series.

July 23, 2025

Swapna Gupta on Scaling DeepTech Startups and VC Careers

When we think about the evolution of deeptech in India, there aren’t many who have seen it all. Our guest today on the Women in Investing podcast is one of those. Meet Swapna Gupta , Partner at Avaana Capital, Kauffman Fellow and previously investor from Qualcomm Ventures where she saw the early and emerging technology deals in India. In Season 2, Episode 2, our host Maya Chandrasekaran, Managing Partner Green Artha, uncovers Swapna’s insights on: ✅ Actively building a career in investing✅ Transitioning from a CVC to a fund and the journey along the way✅ The evolution of deeptech investing in India✅ What founders should do better when they build✅ What it takes to build conviction in a world of increasing uncertainty For every founder navigating the world of frontier tech or fundraising, or emerging investors thinking about a career in this space, this episode is a goldmine of insights. 🎧 Tune in now to hear directly from Swapna on what it truly takes to build, scale, exit, and invest in India's deep tech ecosystem.

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What is Champions with Chequebook$?: Welcome to the Women In Investing podcast, Champions with Chequebook$, where the members of our network talk about their investment journey, their learnings and white spaces in the market that are waiting to be disrupted! Women in Investing is a community of capital allocators and venture capitalists. We were founded in 2017 to create a platform for women investors and we’re excited to say that after hundreds of meet ups, master classes, mentoring programs and collaborations… we’re almost 400 members strong.

We hope you enjoy and benefit from these conversations.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates weekly.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 6 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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