In India’s startup ecosystem, a founder’s college can open doors. But it can’t build the company for them.
So what can founders outside the IIT network do to earn an investor’s attention and show they’re the right people to solve a meaningful problem?
Join Global Venture Play for a live conversation with Anagh Prasad, VP at Accel, on how investors assess early-stage founders.
We’ll get into questions many non-IIT founders are asking:
Does your college shape an investor’s first impression?
What can founders show when they don’t have a familiar network or pedigree?
How do investors assess a founder’s understanding of the market and customer?
What signals demonstrate that a team can learn, adapt, and execute?
What should a founder do after a VC says “not now”?
This isn’t about pretending credentials never matter. It’s about understanding what else can earn an investor’s conviction and how founders can make those strengths visible.
Register before it's too late.
A live, podcast-style conversation with Anagh Prasad, VP at Accel, hosted by Jay Lee.
📌 Register here and bring questions with you
Mon, Sep 28, 7:30 - 8:30 PM
https://www.linkedin.com/events/7508531142258704384?viewAsMember=true