What does it really take to build—and back—category-defining startups in India’s chaotic, high-stakes ecosystem?

In this episode of Resilience with Dhruti Shah, we sit down with Rahul Chandra, Co-founder & Managing Director of Arkam Ventures and one of India’s most respected venture capitalists. Rahul takes us behind the scenes of the founder’s journey, where resilience isn’t optional, conviction must be unshakable, and mastering the switch between a telescope and a microscope is the ultimate entrepreneurial skill.

We explore:

• How childhood experiences shape decision-making in high-pressure situations
• What separates mega founders from the rest
• Emotional endurance, risk appetite, and learning from early failures
• The themes from his latest book Tightrope to the Moon, a deep dive into the psychology and reality of startup success

With stories that are raw, insightful, and often surprising, Rahul opens a rare window into the world of venture capital, founder mindset, and the dance between dream and discipline.

 Listen in for a conversation that’s part strategy, part soul-searching and all heart.

Rahul's Books:
 The Moonshot Game (2019)
Tightrope to the Moon (2024)

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