Think the US is the only place to build a unicorn? Think again. 🌍
In this episode, Grant Watkins sits down with Rutvik Deepak, a Corporate Venture Capitalist at Go Ventures, to pull back the curtain on global investing. From the freezing streets of Toronto and Madison to the high-growth markets of Africa and the Mediterranean, Rutvik shares why he’s looking outside the Silicon Valley bubble for the next big thing.
We dive deep into:
CVC vs. VC: What’s the real difference when a telecom giant writes the check?
The Africa Opportunity: Why fintech, mobility, and HR tech are exploding in Nigeria and Kenya.
AI Unit Economics: Why the "hype" phase is ending and why startups must start proving they can actually make money.
Zero-Equity Accelerators: How Open Startup is fueling 500+ African entrepreneurs.
The #1 Advice for Student Founders: Why "talking to customers" is still the most underrated skill in tech.
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