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Sep 2024
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A Passion for Venture Capital with NewBu...

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Spotting opportunities that others overlook is one of the most valuable skills in venture capital, and today’s guest, Rohini Chakravarthy, excels at this. Her passion for the field is driven by the chance to collaborate with extraordinary individuals who are eager to innovate and break new ground.

Rohini began her journey at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, a prestigious university in Chennai, where she was one of only 10 women among 280 students in her electronics class. This unique environment fostered strong bonds between her and her peers, relationships that have endured to this day. She remains connected to her alma mater through her role on the board of the IIT Madras Foundation.

Currently, Rohini is the Managing Partner at NewBuild Venture Capital, an early-stage enterprise and supply chain venture investment firm. Before this, she was a Partner at NGP Capital, NEA, and Intel Capital, where she served on more than 15 boards as an investor board member.

Join us every episode with hosts Suchi Srinivasan & Kamila Rakhimova from BCG to hear meaningful conversations with women and allies in digital technology and business.

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