🎙️ CHAMPIONS WITH CHEQUEBOOK$ | The Holy Grail of Venture Capital: Mastering Exits with Lavanya, Partner at Trifecta CapitalIn this power-packed episode, we dive deep into the world of venture capital exits with Lavanya, Partner at Trifecta Capital, who brings 18+ years of experience across growth equity investing and investment banking. From Goldman Sachs to SPO Partners to leading Trifecta's growth equity practice, Lavanya has seen it all—and she's here to share the secrets.💡 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:✅ The Art of Exits: Real stories from billion-dollar exits including PBS Logistics (5x return in 8 years) and Ixigo's successful IPO journey✅ When to Wait & When to Sell: Why patience with winners can transform lackluster returns into exceptional ones✅ Preparing for IPO: Critical insights on founder readiness and business model maturity before going public✅ The 3 Fatal Mistakes: Hiring pitfalls, capital raising traps, and expansion missteps that can derail your growth journey✅ Surviving Market Cycles: How to stay grounded when markets swing between euphoria and despair✅ From Series C to Exit: Practical advice for founders navigating the growth stage and preparing for liquidity🎯 KEY TAKEAWAYS:"It's never as good as you think. It's never as bad as you think." — Lavanya's mantra for navigating venture cycles• Why $25B+ in exits last year signals a new era for Indian venture capital• The importance of being "truth-seeking" as an investor, regardless of market conditions • How Trifecta invests across Series C to pre-IPO stages with $15M average checks• Why business needs should drive capital decisions, not the other way around🔥 RAPID FIRE HIGHLIGHTS:• Lavanya's biggest inspiration? John Scully of SPO Partners (62 and still passionate about learning!)• Most impressive founder pitch? Aadit Palicha of Zepto (decided to skip Stanford during COVID to build India's 10-minute delivery revolution)• Fun fact: Lavanya manifested having twin boys at age 10... and the universe delivered in 2016!📚 BOOK RECOMMENDATION:"The Covenant of Water" by Abraham Verghese — one of Oprah's top 3 books ever!💼 ABOUT TRIFECTA CAPITAL:Trifecta invests in Series C and beyond, supporting founders from growth stage through their last private round. With a 150+ company venture debt portfolio and deep ecosystem networks, they're bridging the gap in India's growth stage funding landscape.⚡ ABOUT CHAMPIONS WITH CHEQUEBOOK$:A podcast by Women in Investing Network (WII), a 500+ member community of women investors in India. We bring you candid conversations with leading investors, uncovering the strategies, stories, and insights that drive successful venture investing.🎧 TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction01:00 Lavanya's Journey: From Goldman Sachs to Trifecta Capital04:00 About Trifecta Capital's Growth Equity Practice08:00 The Art of Exits: Real Stories & Key Learnings13:00 PBS Logistics Exit: The Power of Patience17:00 Ixigo's IPO Journey: Timing is Everything18:00 The 3 Biggest Founder Mistakes at Growth Stage23:00 Navigating Market Cycles with Sanity26:00 Rapid Fire Round---👉 SUBSCRIBE for more insights from India's leading investors💬 COMMENT below: What's your biggest question about venture exits?🔔 TURN ON notifications to never miss an episode#VentureCapital #Exits #IPO #GrowthEquity #StartupFunding #IndianStartups #WomenInvesting #TrifectaCapital #InvestingPodcast #Founders #SeriesC #VCInsights---📧 Want to connect with Trifecta Capital? Series C+ founders building great businesses are encouraged to reach out.🌐 Join WII (Women in Investing Network): Building India's strongest community of women investors, one conversation at a time.