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Tushar Kansal, Founder and CEO, Kansaltancy Ventures

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Tushar Kansal, Founder and CEO, Kansaltancy Ventures
  • Tushar is the founder and CEO of Kansaltancy ventures. 
  • He’s a venture adviser with many VC funds and contributes to a portfolio of over 400 companies in more than 60 countries.
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    In this insightful conversation, Tushar Kansal—Founder & CEO of Kansaltancy Ventures—shares his journey across marquee institutions, his philosophy on venture capital, and hard-earned lessons on resilience, trust, and mentorship. From evaluating founders to navigating investor dynamics, this episode offers grounded wisdom for entrepreneurs building for the long term.

    00:32- About Tushar Kansal
    • Tushar is the founder and CEO of Kansaltancy ventures. 
    • He’s a venture adviser with many VC funds and contributes to a portfolio of over 400 companies in more than 60 countries.
      • 08:29- What common mistakes do founders make when approaching investors or advisors?
      • Treating investors like lenders, not partners, focusing on selling the pitch instead of building long-term relationships.
      • Chasing valuation over alignment, prioritizing high valuations without leaving upside or understanding investor expectations.
      • Poor preparation and transparency, failing to research investors, hiding problems, and coming unprepared for due diligence.
        • 15:28- What defines effective mentorship in the startup ecosystem?
        • Asking the right questions with trust, helping founders find clarity and purpose, while creating a safe, non-judgmental space.
        • Accountability and relevance, holding founders to their commitments and staying current with market trends and technologies.
        • Network access and support, opening doors to customers, investors, expertise, and capital that enable real growth.

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          Learn more about Tushar Kansal: LinkedIn

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          • Tushar is the founder and CEO of Kansaltancy ventures. 
          • He’s a venture adviser with many VC funds and contributes to a portfolio of over 400 companies in more than 60 countries.

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