Rishabh Kaul: Buiding the India-Europe Tech Corridor | Episode 53

About This Episode

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah welcomes seasoned founder, operator, and investor Rishabh Kaul. Based in London, Rishabh is the founder of Svagat, a platform dedicated to elevating South Asians in tech across Europe. He shares insights from his extensive experience, including his leadership roles in innovative startups and his work with Belong, an AI-driven HR tech platform. The conversation explores the interconnectedness of the Indian community, the increasing trend of tier 2 visas being issued to Indians in the UK, and the transition from survival mode to building sustainable ventures as immigrants. Rishabh discusses the potential for an India-Europe tech corridor to rival the India-Silicon Valley connection and addresses India's PR challenges in the European tech landscape. He highlights the growing perception of Europe as a stepping stone to the US for Indian tech talent and reveals his efforts in creating a supportive community of 200 founders and operators from the Indian diaspora. Rishabh also shares his contrarian view that, in some cases, it might be more advantageous for entrepreneurs to buy ventures rather than build them from scratch. Tune in for valuable insights and thought-provoking discussions on the future of Indian startups in Europe.

Timestamps:

00:02:25 – South Asian tech professionals' impact.
00:05:06 – Indian entrepreneurs in Europe.
00:08:21 – Indians in technology leadership.
00:12:36 – Immigration and technology's future.
00:17:26 – India-Europe tech corridor opportunities.
00:21:30 – European talent for Indian companies.
00:24:10 – Talent acquisition and market dynamics.
00:29:18 – Highlighting successful Indian founders.
00:30:22 – European PR challenges in startups.
00:34:14 – Healthcare recruitment innovation.
00:38:49 – Cross-border investment strategies.
00:44:34 – Cultural identity and assimilation.
00:47:20 – Unique challenges for immigrants.
00:51:04 – Competitive nature of the diaspora.
00:56:18 – Second-time founders buying companies.
00:57:25 – Venture capital and business success.

Find Rishabh Kaul online at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rishabhkaul/
Twitter: https://x.com/rishabhkaul
Svagat: https://svagat.in/

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