Rajat Jain | Founder Director, PadUp Ventures; Independent Director on various Boards
- Rajat is the Founder and Director of Padup Ventures.
- He is an independent director on various boards.
Podcast
Overview
In the dynamic world of entrepreneurship, Rajat Jain emerges as a guiding force, blending decades of corporate experience with a transformative role at PadUp Ventures. Transitioning effortlessly from profit-driven endeavours, Rajat, the Founder Director of PadUp Ventures and a Make-A-Wish Foundation trustee, imparts invaluable wisdom in this episode of ‘The Brand Called You.’ Explore the contours of his remarkable journey as we delve into the nuances of mentorship, challenges in the startup landscape, and the art of turning aspirations into tangible achievements.
[00:31] – About Rajat Jain
- Rajat is the Founder and Director of Padup Ventures.
- He is an independent director on various boards.
- Rajat is also a trustee of Make A Wish Foundation.
- He was earlier working with companies like Xerox, Walt Disney and Sony.
[04:52] – What is PadUp Ventures? What is the work you are doing there?
- PadUp Ventures is an open-architecture mentoring platform that focuses on mentoring early-stage startups.
- It addresses the challenge of a high failure rate among startups in India, which is often attributed to a lack of structured mentoring.
- It aims to bring global best practices to mentoring and create a supportive ecosystem for startups.
[10:15] – What is the selection process for startups at PadUp Ventures, and how does it contribute to improving their chances of success?
- The selection process involves a data-driven approach, with startups initially applying to programs.
- Shortlisting is done based on various criteria, and a panel of experts conducts video interviews.
- The selected startups go through a boot camp called the “PadUp Way,” which follows a disciplined entrepreneurship process.
- The goal is to help startups build an investable business, increasing their chances of success.
[16:56] – How do you manage your time with a diverse portfolio, including mentoring startups, managing PadUp Ventures, and sitting on various boards?
- I follow a unique time management approach, allocating my time into three buckets: 100 days of travel, 100 days for PadUp Ventures, and 100 days for board responsibilities.
- This balanced approach allows me to derive energy and insights from different areas while ensuring a meaningful distribution of his time.
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Learn more about Rajat Jain: LinkedIn
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Profile
- Rajat is the Founder and Director of Padup Ventures.
- He is an independent director on various boards.
- Rajat is also a trustee of Make A Wish Foundation.
- He was earlier with companies like Xerox, Walt Disney and Sony.
