Tushar Kansal, Founder and CEO, Kansaltancy Ventures
- Tushar is the founder and CEO of Kansaltancy ventures.
- He’s a venture adviser with many VC funds and contributes to a portfolio of over 400 companies in more than 60 countries.
Podcast
Overview
In this insightful conversation, Tushar Kansal—Founder & CEO of Kansaltancy Ventures—shares his journey across marquee institutions, his philosophy on venture capital, and hard-earned lessons on resilience, trust, and mentorship. From evaluating founders to navigating investor dynamics, this episode offers grounded wisdom for entrepreneurs building for the long term.
00:32- About Tushar Kansal
- Tushar is the founder and CEO of Kansaltancy ventures.
- He’s a venture adviser with many VC funds and contributes to a portfolio of over 400 companies in more than 60 countries.
08:29- What common mistakes do founders make when approaching investors or advisors?
- Treating investors like lenders, not partners, focusing on selling the pitch instead of building long-term relationships.
- Chasing valuation over alignment, prioritizing high valuations without leaving upside or understanding investor expectations.
- Poor preparation and transparency, failing to research investors, hiding problems, and coming unprepared for due diligence.
15:28- What defines effective mentorship in the startup ecosystem?
- Asking the right questions with trust, helping founders find clarity and purpose, while creating a safe, non-judgmental space.
- Accountability and relevance, holding founders to their commitments and staying current with market trends and technologies.
- Network access and support, opening doors to customers, investors, expertise, and capital that enable real growth.
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Profile
- Tushar is the founder and CEO of Kansaltancy ventures.
- He’s a venture adviser with many VC funds and contributes to a portfolio of over 400 companies in more than 60 countries.
