E55 - Finance 101 w/Sequoia India's Sandeep Kher

<p>In this Episode, I (<a href="https://twitter.com/jivraj_sachar">@Jivraj Singh Sachar</a>) speak with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandeep-kher-4118812/">Sandeep Kher, Director &amp; Head of Portfolio Finance - Sequoia India</a>.</p> <p>Through the Episode we discuss the following:</p> <p>1. (02:25) : What is the importance of Finance in Startups?</p> <p>2. (08:44) : Finance is NOT a Cost! ~ Optimising for time&nbsp;</p> <p>3. (10:45) : How has Sandeep navigated his journey in Finance?</p> <p>--&gt; Embracing Challenges --&gt; Thriving in Discomfort --&gt; Optimising for Learning</p> <p>4. (24:10) : "CFOs are great Storytellers" ~ Why is Storytelling an important trait for Finance Professionals?</p> <p>5. (30:31) : What makes Finance Teams successful? &nbsp;~ How to establish great culture within Finance teams?</p> <p>6. (41:05) : Specialists vs Generalists ~ What works in the world of Finance &amp; Startups?</p> <p>10. (49:50) : Conclusion</p> <p>Here is the <strong>55th Episode of the Indian Silicon Valley Podcast - Finance 101</strong></p> <p>That was it from this Episode, thanks again for tuning in! :)</p> <p>We're available on <a href="https://instagram.com/indiansiliconvalleypodcast?igshid=1w1j6dp12cvzo">Instagram</a> &amp; <a href="https://instagram.com/indiansiliconvalleypodcast?igshid=1w1j6dp12cvzo">Twitter</a>. Feel free to drop in your feedback!</p> <p>Do not forget to <a href="https://bit.ly/Indian_Silicon_Valley_Podcast">Subscribe to our WhatsApp Newsletter</a>.</p> <p>Do share the Episode with your friends if you liked the content :)</p> <p>I, Jivraj, am reachable on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jivrajsinghsachar">LinkedIn</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/jivraj_sachar?s=09">Twitter</a>!</p> <p>"If you never try, you never know"</p> <p>Stay Tuned,</p> <p>Keep Building.</p>