Vinny Pujji is the Managing Partner at Left Lane Capital. Left Lane Capital is a global venture Capital firm that invests in high-growth internet and consumer technology companies. Notable investments include GoStudent, Jackpocket, Bilt Rewards, and many more

Before Left Lane Vinny was at Insight Partners, where he led investments in India

00:00 - Top moments
01:32 - Intro
03:16 - How did you get into the world of investing and What is the founding story of Left Lane Capital?
07:56 - Founders were telling you, "hey, there's something that you're doing. Not many people are doing out there" What is that really specifically?"
10:31 - How did you arrive at that portfolio construction and thesis?
12:53 - Do you think being a global firm gives you an edge? If so how does it give you an edge?
15:53 - What's been the hardest thing for you in terms of building the fund?
19:26 - Do you remember, an inflection point in your investing career that just changed your trajectory as an investor?
22:54 - How has your relationship to investing in India started? How has it evolved over time?
26:41 - How did the investment oppourtunity of AstroTalk come about?
29:59 - What's been the biggest learnings for you through working with the founders in India?
32:52 - What needs to be true for founders in India to get funded by Vinnie and the team at Left Lane Capital?
34:28 - What's been making you smile lately?
35:07 - What's your relationship with health?
37:18 - How's tennis, going for you?
38:27 - What was like your most favorite thing about India?
39:26 - Who are you outside of work?



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