The Art of Governance and Investment in Startups with Sanjeev Bikhchandani and Kunal Shah

Investor relations is not a finance job, it is a sales and service job. – Sanjeev Bikhchandani

Sanjeev Bikhchandani, founder of Naukri.com, and Kunal Shah, founder of CRED, engage in a deep-dive conversation on the art of governance and investment strategies in startups.

Their discussion covers the importance of bootstrapping, the strategic approach to investing, managing risk and investor expectations, and the significance of corporate governance in startups.

Table of Contents

1. The value of bootstrapping for startups
2. Strategic approach to investing in startups
3. Understanding the risks in early-stage investing
4. Proactive approach to managing risk and investor expectations
5. The role of corporate governance in startup success
6. The importance of transparency and honesty in leadership
7. Trust and integrity as foundations for business relationships
8. The impact of corporate governance on market price
9. The value of reputation and investor relations
10. Building relationships with investors early
11. The role of investor relations in supporting investors
12. The importance of creating a stock with enough buyers

The value of bootstrapping for startups

Bootstrapping is a discipline that fosters sustainable growth and survival in the early years of entrepreneurship.

It instills financial prudence and discipline, particularly when venture capital is not readily available.

Strategic approach to investing in startups

Investing in startups as a form of organic growth can yield long-term value and benefits.

It’s a strategic approach that underscores the importance of utilizing capital effectively for sustainable business expansion.