How to Find Investors for Your Startup? | Ft. Raj Das | Figuring Out Ep 39

In Today’s Episode of Figuring Out, We have Raj Das, he is the Global Co-Founder & CEO of Hirect India, which connects talents to startups without any middleman. At the company’s helm, Raj is responsible for overseeing end-to-end business operations, primarily the management of Product & Marketing in India. 

An IIT-Bombay alumnus, Raj brings a rich experience of 3-4 years in mobile internet space and has also mastered product management and user growth. Through Hirect, Raj strives to encourage youngsters to join startups and build wealth for the nation and themselves.

In this episode we have discussed :
-How Hirect started?
-Journey of building a startup
-Importance of a team for a startup and how to hire the right people?
-Role of CV during the hiring process
-Advice for upcoming Entrepreneurs and much more

If you are interested in entrepreneurship and starting your own startup this podcast is a must watch. 

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Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction
00:50 - Why did most of the apps fail?
01:55 - Difference between Indians and Chinese
03:44 - Will India become the next superpower?
04:08 - What problem Hirect is solving?
07:03 - How do hirect find job seekers?
09:40 - Initial spark behind the idea of Hirect
11:50 - How to raise funds for a startup?
16:27 - How to build office culture?
18:14 - Why did Hirect fire IITians?
20:10 - Top qualities to make a candidate stand out
21:59 - Lying on your CV
23:21 - One skill which make you successful
24:40 - How to produce more leaders?
25:55 - Best book for entrepreneurs
29:02 - Next big industry in India
31:46 - Outro

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