The Harsh Truth Of Investment Banking, Funding & More Ft. Anubhav B, Kuku FM, IIM A Alum | KCP Ep 11

In this episode of Konversations Cafe Podcast, we have a true blue finance professional who has seen the world of investment banking from up close after his IIM Ahmedabad degree.

Anubhav Behal, Head of Finance at Kuku FM talks to Purnangshu Paul about his journey from engineering to B-school and how finance made a deep impact during his time at IIM A.

He talks in detail about the unsaid truths of the investment banking world, delves deeper into what goes into cracking M&A deals, and speaks volumes about what the investors feel on the other side of funding.

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He further talks about the startup ecosystem, how funding works for startups, the current funding environment in India, and how Kuku is striving to build a profitable business catering to the real Bharat.

From business lessons to stories, this podcast is filled with learning material.

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00:00 - Preview
2:19 - Securing 25M in Funding
3:11 - Early Life and Growth
6:13 - Does Senior Influence Impact Your B-School Specialization?
12:32 - Perceptions of Investment Banking Before and After MBA
15:24 - Roles at an Investment Bank: Analyst, Associate, VP
20:10 - Memorable Investment Banking Stories
25:21 - Resources for Aspiring Investment Bankers
26:54 - Recognizing the Right Time to Change Jobs
29:49 - Evolution of India's Funding Ecosystem
32:40 - Understanding Startup Funding in India
35:56 - Are Indian Startups storytellers or Doers?
37:25 - Growth vs. Profitability for Early-Stage Startups
40:31 - Challenges in Raising Funds for Startups
41:45 - Targeting Lower-Paying Bharat Consumers
44:34 - Surviving in India's Price-Sensitive Market
46:52 - Reducing Losses for a Growing Startup
48:46 - India's Current Startup and Funding Landscape
51:12 - Emerging Sectors in the Indian Market
53:48 - Life Regrets and Lessons
57:01 - Final Career Advice

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