Sandpit Startups

By: Sam Drake & Abhishek Chatterjee
  • Summary

  • Hosted by Sam & Abhishek, the Sandpit Startups podcast is the show where they explore entrepreneurship by journeying into the minds of the brightest and the best the Middle Eastern startup scene has to offer. This podcasts connects the entrepreneurs in the studio, with the entrepreneurs listening at home. Sam and Abhishek sincerely hope you find our content educational, motivational or inspiring. And if you do, you know where the follow button is!

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Episodes
  • Pivoting Masterclass | Sandpit Startups | Ep28 | Andrew Kabrit
    Nov 15 2024

    In this conversation with Andrew Kabrit, Co-founder of Seez—a resilient startup backed by Nuwa Capital—he shares how Seez navigated the pandemic and adapted to survive when other startups struggled. Hear how Seez evolved its model, pivoted multiple times, and found different product-market fits to stay strong in a rapidly changing market. With Andrew’s background as CPO you'll gain valuable insights on strategic pivots, achieving product-market fit, and building resilience in shifting industries and how to guide/hire the team from a startup to scaleup.

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    42 mins
  • Crossing Over From VC to Startup | Sandpit Startups | Ep27 | Ajinkya Tanpure
    Sep 11 2024

    In this conversation with Ajinkya Tanpure, also known as AJ, the Founder and CEO of CrossVal, we dive into essential topics every entrepreneur needs to master to become investor-ready. We'll explore how to justify valuations and effectively manage finances, making your startup more attractive to investors. CrossVal is a powerful tool designed to help founders gain a clear understanding of cash flow management and prepare for the tough questions VCs and investors ask. With AJ's background in Venture Capital and Private Equity, you'll get valuable insights on how startups are leveraging CrossVal to sharpen their financial strategies

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    42 mins
  • How Private is My Equity? | Sandpit Startups | Ep26 | Dr. Brandon Guthrie
    Aug 2 2024

    With Dr. Brandon Guthrie, General Partner at Shatranj Capital, we explore the strategic world of Private Equity. Dive into the intricacies of how PE firms help global enterprises like YUM Brands expand internationally, and learn when they consider investing in venture-backed startups. This episode is packed with expert advice on market commercialization, brand essence marketing, and the key differences between Private Equity and Venture Capital. Don't miss out on this masterclass in scaling businesses globally!

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    43 mins

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