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From Building Startups to Backing Them: Shruti Shah's Insightful Journey
In this episode of SAYge Real Founder Stories, Shruti Shah shares her journey from being a founder of MoveLoot to becoming a partner at Symphonic Capital. She discusses the challenges and wins she faced as a female entrepreneur, including the experience of Y Combinator, the impact it had on her business early on, and the lessons learned from navigating growth and venture capital fundraising. Shruti emphasizes some important lessons learned that she now imparts on founders that she supports through her Venture Fund Symphonic Capital. Importantly, trusting one's gut and the vital need for self-reflection in leadership. She also highlights that all company building is an experiment and that perfection should never hinder progress.
Tune in to this episode to hear the unique perspectives from a founder turned investor as she shares her authentic journey and offers invaluable advice for aspiring female founders from the lessons she has learned.
Subscribe to the SAYge Real Female Founder series through this LINK
Chapters
Introduction and Mission of SAYge Real Founder Stories
02:45
Shruti's Background and Transition to Venture Capital
08:30
Raising Funding and Achieving Growth
20:02
Successes and Lessons Learned
23:31
The End of MoveLoot and Reflections
42:21
Advice for Female Founders
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By Linda NedellIn this episode of SAYge Real Founder Stories, Shruti Shah shares her journey from being a founder of MoveLoot to becoming a partner at Symphonic Capital. She discusses the challenges and wins she faced as a female entrepreneur, including the experience of Y Combinator, the impact it had on her business early on, and the lessons learned from navigating growth and venture capital fundraising. Shruti emphasizes some important lessons learned that she now imparts on founders that she supports through her Venture Fund Symphonic Capital. Importantly, trusting one's gut and the vital need for self-reflection in leadership. She also highlights that all company building is an experiment and that perfection should never hinder progress.
Tune in to this episode to hear the unique perspectives from a founder turned investor as she shares her authentic journey and offers invaluable advice for aspiring female founders from the lessons she has learned.
Subscribe to the SAYge Real Female Founder series through this LINK
Chapters
Introduction and Mission of SAYge Real Founder Stories
02:45
Shruti's Background and Transition to Venture Capital
08:30
Raising Funding and Achieving Growth
20:02
Successes and Lessons Learned
23:31
The End of MoveLoot and Reflections
42:21
Advice for Female Founders