E136 - Building an Institutional Gaming & Media Focused Fund w/Salone Sehgal of Lumikai

<p>In this Episode, we host Salone Sehgal - Founding General Partner of Lumikai Fund, India&#39;s First Gaming &amp; Interactive Media Fund. This is a very unique conversation with a first time woman GP, breaking the glass ceiling of the VC World. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Salone candidly shares multiple learnings from the first couple of years of building Lumikai, shedding light upon on the Indian Gaming Ecosystem. Tune in for some wonderful insights on building Institutional VC practice in India grounds-up. 00:00 - Introduction 01:05 - Early Career: Discover Saloni&#39;s journey from her early life to becoming a prominent figure in the venture capital industry. 5:35 - Lumikai&#39;s Influential Factors: Uncover the key influences that paved the way for the creation of Lumikai, a vertical sector focus fund. 10:00 - Building a Vertical Sector Focus Fund in India: Explore the essential elements involved in establishing a vertical sector focus fund in the Indian market. 15:08 - Developing Foresight and the Booming Gaming Industry: Gain insights into how Saloni develops foresight and clarity of thought, with a focus on the thriving gaming industry. 19:16 - Parameters for Building Lumikai: Discover the crucial parameters and criteria considered in building Lumikai and shaping its investment decisions. 29:49 - The Importance of Coaching: Understand the significant role coaching plays in personal and professional growth. 34:29 - Managing Short-term and Long-term Problems: Gain valuable guidance on effectively managing short-term and long-term challenges and distinguishing between urgency and importance. 37:20 - The Fabric and Ethos of Lumikai: Explore the core values and guiding principles that define Lumikai as a fund. 39:90 - The Five C Analysis Framework: Discover the framework used by Saloni to evaluate and analyze founders, focusing on the five key criteria. 42:40 - Interactive Media and Disrupting Traditional Industries: Uncover the concept of interactive media and its potential to disrupt traditional industries,