Best Sajid Podcasts (2024)

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#78 Securing The World's IoT Devices with Asimily 37:55

12d ago37:55

37:55

🎙️ Startup Project Podcast - Episode with Shankar Somasundaram, CEO of AsimilyWelcome to another exciting episode of the Startup Project Podcast! In this episode, we have Shankar Somasundaram, the CEO and founder of Asimily, a company dedicated to providing visibility and security for medical IoT and OT devices. Shankar brings a wealth of experienc…

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In Conversation with Sajid Gulzar 50:28

25d ago50:28

50:28

In this episode, I’m speaking to Sajid Gulzar about growing up a first generation Muslim immigrant from Kashmir, in Birmingham UK. He talks about how his faith formed his identity as he grew up, what he does when protected characteristics seem to be at odds with one another, and how inspired he was by his father’s faith. Sajid Gulzar, OBE, is Princ…

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SAP Sapphire 2024, AI/Joule, WalkMe, Move to Cloud and More 34:19

26d ago34:19

34:19

Imran Sajid and Sherry Meyer discuss the latest news/announcements from SAP Sapphire 2024 held in Orlando Florida. Topics include Sapphire Event Highlights Thoughts on the WalkMe Acquisition Major Announcements Joule/Generative AI Capabilities Thoughts on the future of AI SAP Partnerships & ASUG sessions Latest on Moving from On-Premise to Cloud Re…

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#77 Learn It All Mindset with CEO Damon Lemby 42:36

1M ago42:36

42:36

Damon Lemby, CEO of Learn It, a company that has trained over 1.9 million individuals, shares his journey from professional baseball to the world of education, offering insights on leadership, learning, and the future of work. The Power of the "Learn It All" Mindset Lemby argues that the key to success in today's dynamic world is not being a "know-…

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#76 How Product-First VC Mighty Capital is Picking great companies? 30:01

2M ago30:01

30:01

In this episode of Startup Project, Nataraj sits down with SC Moatti, a serial entrepreneur, product manager, investor, and author. SC Moatti shares insights into his diverse career path, from building successful products to launching his own venture capital firm, Mighty Capital. In this episode, you'll learn: SC Moatti's journey from engineer to V…

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#75 Satya Singh - Co-Founder of Scispot on redefining modern biotech's data infrastructure 46:50

2M ago46:50

46:50

Satya, co-founder of Scispot, joins Startup Project's Nataraj to share his journey from leading a platform team at Expedia to starting a biotech company that solves data challenges for life science labs.In this episode, we discuss: Satya's unique career path, from fashion startup owner to data expert. The founding story of Scispot, tackling the pro…

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A Headteacher's Perspective on faith and identity, with Andy Bowman 41:51

2M ago41:51

41:51

This episode is the second in our regular series of discussions between me and Headteacher Andy Bowman. Andy has bravely volunteered to appear on the podcast every series, to talk through his responses to the issue that we are thinking about, in the context of his own school and the wider community. In this episode, we’re talking about how faith ha…

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Pausing to reflect, with extracts from Sufian Sadiq 29:39

3M ago29:39

29:39

It has been a privilege to have the conversations I have been holding during this series about faith and religious identity, but those conversations have also made me realise that so few people feel safe talking about these topics. For the next two weeks, we are pausing to give ourselves the space to reflect on what we’ve heard so far, and to find …

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EP208 - Google Confirms: Fewer Links Needed for Effective SEO Rankings! 9:46

3M ago9:46

9:46

Episode 208 contains the Digital Marketing News and Updates from the week of Apr 15-19, 2024. 1. Google Confirms: Fewer Links Needed for Effective SEO Rankings! - At the recent SERP Conference, Google's Gary Illyes reiterated a significant shift in SEO strategy: the diminishing importance of links in ranking web pages. During his presentation on Ap…

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#74 Sajid Rahman - Angel Investor Secrets - Lessons from 1000+ Startup Investments 45:59

3M ago45:59

45:59

Startup Project Podcast: Episode Notes - Navigating the Shifting Investment Landscape with Sajid Rahman Guest: Sajid Rahman - Top Angel Investor Host: Nataraj - Senior Product Manager, Investor at Incisive.vc & Startup Advisor Episode Overview: Join us as we delve into the evolving world of startups and venture capital with Sajid Rahman, a prolific…

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Pausing to reflect, with extracts from Eylan Ezekiel 29:03

3M ago29:03

29:03

It has been a privilege to have the conversations I have been holding during this series about faith and religious identity, but those conversations have also made me realise that so few people feel safe talking about these topics. For the next two weeks, we are pausing to give ourselves the space to reflect on what we’ve heard so far, and to find …

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In Conversation with Sufian Sadiq 59:42

3M ago59:42

59:42

In this episode, I’m speaking to Sufian Sadiq about being a Muslim in Britain, his experience of Islamophobia, and his reaction to the current situation in the Middle East and how it is being handled in British society. Sufian Sadiq is Director of Talent and Teaching School at Chiltern Learning Trust. Find him on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in…

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#73 Brian Bell - From Product Manager to Full Time Investor 48:58

3M ago48:58

48:58

Brian Bell is the Managing Partner at Team Ignite. Bell has experience in product development in AI at Microsoft, AWS, and startups.Full conversation includes:🔸Transition from Product Management to full time investing🔸Investing in YC 🔸Operating an investing Syndicate🔸Growth hacks to grow your syndicate 🔸Is AngelList loosing its advantage?🔸Red flags…

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Ep207 - How Index Selection and Canonicalization Are Impacted During Google's Core Algorithm Updates 6:21

3M ago6:21

6:21

Episode 207 contains the Digital Marketing News and Updates from the week of Apr 08-12, 2024. 1. How Index Selection and Canonicalization Are Impacted During Google's Core Algorithm Updates - In a recent LinkedIn conversation, a significant topic was brought to the forefront by David Minchala, addressing a common misconception in the SEO community …

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In Conversation with Eylan Ezekiel 1:00:56

3M ago1:00:56

1:00:56

In this episode, I’m speaking to Eylan Ezekiel about his Jewish identities, how he has navigated talking about the Middle East, and anti-semitism in schools, and how he thinks school leaders can approach these issues with empathy and compassion. Eylan Ezekiel is Head of Hamilton Brookes - one of the most trusted voices in primary publishing. He is …

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Ep206 - Recovering from Google's March 2024 Core Update 19:39

3M ago19:39

19:39

Episode 206 contains the Digital Marketing News and Updates from the week of Apr 1-5, 2024. 1. Recovering from Google's March 2024 Core Update - In the aftermath of Google's March 2024 core update, many website owners, particularly small businesses, have felt the impact of significant traffic fluctuations. Google's John Mueller provided some clarit…

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The Middle East 15:30

4M ago15:30

15:30

In this solo episode, I'm going to be setting the scene for the mini series ahead. I had planned to talk in this season about the fact that perhaps we could, as educators have conversations in our schools about the Middle East. But as time has marched on, and we find ourselves witnessing everything that has unfolded, and continues to unfold in Gaza…

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#72 Todd Bishop GeekWire Co-founder, Business and tech journalist on big tech, AI and more! 50:41

4M ago50:41

50:41

New episode with Todd Bishop, GeekWire's co-founder. Todd is a longtime business and technology journalist who reports on subjects including AI, the cloud, startups, and health technology, plus Amazon and Microsoft, in addition to hosting GeekWire's weekly podcast. This is Todd's second appearance on the Startup Project podcast. In our conversation…

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Ep205 - Google's Guidance On Helpful Content Update 13:39

4M ago13:39

13:39

Episode 205 contains the Digital Marketing News and Updates from the week of Mar 25-29, 2024. 1. Google's Guidance On Helpful Content Update - Google's Search Liaison recently addressed concerns about the Helpful Content Update (HCU), providing clear guidance for content creators facing ranking changes. Announced on March 25, 2024, this advice aims…

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Exploring experiences of family leave, with Emma Shepperd 1:00:25

4M ago1:00:25

1:00:25

Trigger warning - this episode contains discussion of baby loss and miscarriage. In this episode I talk to Emma Shepperd, Being Luminary Associate, about her research into the lived experience of teachers during their parenting journey. Emma also shares her best practice family policies for schools. Emma is the Founder of The MTPT Project, the UK’s…

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Thinking through policy change, with Leslie Medema 56:12

4M ago56:12

56:12

In this episode, I’m joined by Leslie Medema, who along with her team, is currently working through the Being Luminary programme. We discuss her reflections on the issues of maternity and paternity, the particular and unusual circumstances of her school, and how she can synthesize the wide range of experiences within her school community to create …

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A Headteacher's perspective on navigating Parental Leave policies, with Andy Bowman 1:05:48

4M ago1:05:48

1:05:48

This episode is the first of a regular series of discussions between me and Headteacher Andy Bowman. Andy has bravely volunteered to appear on the podcast every series, to talk through his responses to the issue that we are thinking about, in the context of his own school and the wider community. In this episode, you’ll get some background on Andy’…

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Ep202 - IndexNow Insights & Top SEO Insights Report 7:27

4M ago7:27

7:27

Episode 202 contains the Digital Marketing News and Updates from the week of Mar 4-8, 2024. 1. IndexNow Insights & Top SEO Insights Report - In an announcement at PubCon and then shared on the Bing blog by Fabrice Canel, Principal Product Manager at Microsoft Bing, Bing Webmaster Tools has introduced new insights and reports aimed at enhancing site…

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#71 Peter Mueller Founding Partner Breakwater VC about Pre Seed Investing in Seattle Tech Startups 48:07

4M ago48:07

48:07

In this episode Nataraj talked to Peter Mueller who is the founding partner of Breakwater ventures investing in early stage tech startups in Pacific Northwest and Wester Canadian Startups.The conversation includes:- how to think about angel investing & pre-seed investing?- Seattle pre-seed ecosystem- learnings from Seachange fund- thesis for breakw…

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Baby Loss, Stigma and Return to work, with Katie Redden 56:03

5M ago56:03

56:03

Trigger Warning - As with all of our episodes, we are going to be delving into lived experience and in this episode, we will be discussing Katie's experience of baby loss. If this episode brings up anything for you that you would like support with, we encourage you to seek help from appropriate professionals or support groups, and we've listed a fe…

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Ep201 - ‘How Google Search Crawls Pages’ 10:44

5M ago10:44

10:44

Episode 201 contains the Digital Marketing News and Updates from the week of Feb 26 - Mar 1, 2024. 1. ‘How Google Search Crawls Pages’ - In a comprehensive video from, Google engineer Gary Illyes sheds light on how Google's search engine discovers and fetches web pages through a process known as crawling. Crawling is the first step in making a webp…

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Unshaming/Decolonising Maternity - Mars Lord 52:31

5M ago52:31

52:31

This week in Nothing Without Us, I speak to Mars Lord about maternity and matressence for black and brown women. We explore how decolonising birth could and should be done. Mars is a Certified Life Coach and birth activist. She is the Leading Voice in Black Maternal Health and cultural competency. A multi award-winning doula, mentor, and Educator, …

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Ep200 - Google : You Decide On The Fate Of Your Old Content 15:07

5M ago15:07

15:07

Episode 200 contains the Digital Marketing News and Updates from the week of Feb 19 -23, 2024. 1. Google : You Decide On The Fate Of Your Old Content - The question of what to do with old content on your website is a recurring dilemma. Google's John Mueller recently shed light on this topic, emphasizing the importance of self-assessment over string…

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#70 Brendan Rogers From Founding WAG (NASDAQ: PET) to Investing in India 35:29

5M ago35:29

35:29

In this episode Nataraj spoke to Brendan Rogers Ex Cofounder of Wag, a NASDAQ listed public company.Full conversation includes:- Origin story of WAG- His journey into investing in India- Why he is bullish on Indian startups?- Opinion on different sectors & moreTo stay in loop for future conversations check out thestartupproject.ioFor above average …

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Lived Experience - Laura Nwanya 46:31

5M ago46:31

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Trigger warning - this episode contains a discussion of baby loss and miscarriage. This week in Nothing Without Us, I speak to Laura Nwanya, abuot her experience of having three children, while pursuing her career in primary education. Passionate about staff wellbeing and retaining incredible teachers in the profession, Laura knows a huge part of t…

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Payroll Profession Confidence Survey (Running February - March 2024) 15:49

5M ago15:49

15:49

Industry analyst and legend Pete Tiliakos returns to the podcast to talk about the new payroll profession confidence survey he is doing with his company 3SixtyInsights. Hear Pete talk about how this survey is different from other ones in the marketplace including how there is no plan to make money from it. Understand what kind of profiles he is loo…

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Ep199 - Google Updates Image Removal Process from Search Index 19:40

5M ago19:40

19:40

Episode 199 contains the Digital Marketing News and Updates from the week of Feb 12 -16, 2024. 1. Google Updates Image Removal Process from Search Index - Google has updated their guidelines regarding the removal of images from their search index. As of February 16, 2024, the updated guidance includes new details for both emergency and non-emergenc…

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The Maternity Crisis 35:56

5M ago35:56

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In this solo episode, I'm going to be setting the scene for the mini series ahead. So today we are talking about equity and maternity. My starting point for the season was a story I read about the growing number of women on maternity leave who were being forced to use food banks. I started there, and this episode and this season ahead is where we w…

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#69 Direct-to-Consumer Companies & Long Tail Opportunity in AI (Above Average Newsletter) 3:11

5M ago3:11

3:11

Welcome to 50th edition of the Above Average Newsletter. Your bi-weekly source of Above Average takes on the business of big technology written by Nataraj Sindam. Topic 1: What’s with Direct-to-Consumer Companies? What’s common among all these companies? All birdsBrilliant earth groupPelotonRent the runway They are all public direct to consumer com…

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Ep198 - Google's SEO Starter Guide Revamp: Streamled for Clarity and Efficiency 17:43

5M ago17:43

17:43

Episode 198 contains the Digital Marketing News and Updates from the week of Feb 5 -9, 2024. 1. Google's SEO Starter Guide Revamp: Streamlining for Clarity and Efficiency - Google has recently overhauled its SEO Starter Guide, a move that marks a significant shift towards simplifying SEO practices for website owners and digital marketers. The revis…

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Being Luminary becomes Nothing Without Us 5:48

5M ago5:48

5:48

Hi, I have an announcement, we are changing the name of the Being Luminary podcast, we're actually kind of introducing a brand new podcast. It's still going to be me, Angie Browne, I'm still going to be the host. And we're still going to be talking about diversity, equity and inclusion, of course. And I'm still going to be inviting every day, but b…

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Mars Lord on Reimagining DEI 11:53

5M ago11:53

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In this eleventh and final episode of our Reimagining DEI series, you will hear excerpts from my conversation with Mars Lord. Mars is a doula, birth activist and life coach. We talk about considering the life arc of your colleagues and employees as you consider DEI matters, and staying curious. You can find out more about Mars here - www.marslord.c…

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The future of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central beyond 6K customers 41:59

6M ago41:59

41:59

Rebecca Murray and Brandon Toombs join the podcast to talk about the recent news of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central (EC) crossing 6K customers as a follow up to the podcast Imran and Becky did when EC crossed 4K customers. Topics include: The history of Employee Central & Employee Central Payroll The evolution of Employee Central over the years…

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#68 Why the new AI button on your keyboard is inevitable? (Above Average Newsletter) 3:21

6M ago3:21

3:21

This episode is the audio version of Nataraj's newsletter Above Average. Welcome to 49th edition of the Above Average Newsletter. Your bi-weekly source of Above Average takes on the businss of big technology written by Nataraj Sindam. 1. Why the new AI Button on Your Keyboard is inevitable?Microsoft is adding a new AI button to your PC keyboard. Th…

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Alison Peacock on Reimagining DEI 18:12

6M ago18:12

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In this tenth episode of our Reimagining DEI series, you will hear excerpts from my conversation with Alison Peacock. Alison is the CEO of the Chartered College of Teaching. We talk about what has changed in Alison's attitude to DEI, and how she thinks schools should approach the work now. You can find out more about Alison here - https://chartered…

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The impact of Core HR platforms on Employee Recruitment & Workforce Agility 35:01

6M ago35:01

35:01

Imran Sajid and Steve Hunt discuss how Core HR platforms enable and constrain the ability of companies to rethink work and create more agile and adaptable companies. Steve talks about the impact of job design on recruitment, and the effect Core HR systems can have on how people work, how they are paid, when they work, and where they work. We share …

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Ep196 - Google's SEO Starter Guide Update: Streamlining for Clarity and Efficiency 15:27

6M ago15:27

15:27

Episode 196 contains the Digital Marketing News and Updates from the week of Jan 22-26, 2024. 1. Google's SEO Starter Guide Update: Streamlining for Clarity and Efficiency - Google is currently reworking its popular SEO Starter Guide, initially released in 2010 and updated in 2017 to significantly streamline the guide, making it more accessible and…

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Catarina Rivera on Reimagining DEI 14:51

6M ago14:51

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In this ninth episode of our Reimagining DEI series, you will hear excerpts from my conversation with Catarina Rivera. Catarina is a disability public speaker and DEI coach. We talk about intersectionality and disability, hidden disabilities in the workplace, and Catarina's hope for the future. You can find out more about Catarina here - www.catari…

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Ep195 - Google's Guide to Seamless Website Transition Without SEO Hiccups 11:58

6M ago11:58

11:58

Episode 195 contains the Digital Marketing News and Updates from the week of Jan 15-19, 2024. 1. Google's Guide to Seamless Website Transition Without SEO Hiccups - Google's John Mueller has provided advice for businesses transitioning to a new website without affecting their SEO. This guidance is crucial for small business owners who are consideri…

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True Crime Story Javed Iqbal: Murder of 100 Children 16:32

6M ago16:32

16:32

In our first episode of Desi Date Line, we take you to Lahore, Pakistan, where we take a look at the case of Javed Iqbal- Pakistans worst serial killer and self confessed murder of 100 boys. Grab your chai, and get ready to be horrified!By Sajid

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Simone Seol on Reimagining DEI 14:46

6M ago14:46

14:46

In this eighth episode of our Reimagining DEI series, you will hear excerpts from my conversation with Simone Seol. Simone is a coach and podcaster. We talk about Simone's approach to learning through her work, and why thinking of yourself as a good person is a block to change. You can find out more about Simone here - www.simonegraceseol.com Conne…

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Ep194 - Google's Clear Message: No 'Perfect Page' Formula for Search Rankings 13:51

6M ago13:51

13:51

Episode 194 contains the Digital Marketing News and Updates from the week of Jan 08-12, 2024. 1. Google's Clear Message: No 'Perfect Page' Formula for Search Rankings - Google's Search Liaison, Danny Sullivan debunked a common myth in SEO: the existence of a 'perfect page' formula for achieving high rankings in search results. Danny emphasized that…

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The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in HR Tech, SAP SuccessFactors, and beyond 25:00

6M ago25:00

25:00

Imran Sajid and Sid Bhattacharya discuss the rise of Artificial Intelligence and what it means for HR Tech and SAP SuccessFactors. Hear Sid’s opinion on if AI will take over jobs, what mass adoption of this technology means, what he hears from customers and partners around this technology, how SAP Business AI is critical for the enterprise, and how…

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Viv Grant on Reimagining DEI 14:46

6M ago14:46

14:46

In this seventh episode of our Reimagining DEI series, you will hear excerpts from my conversation with Viv Grant. Viv is Director of Integrity Coaching, providing coaching and leadership training for school leaders. We talk about soul wounding, the need for self care in DEI work, and the depth of understanding needed to properly tackle racial inju…

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#67 What late stage investors got wrong about investing in Startups? (Insight) 0:49

6M ago0:49

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For more unique insights on technology follow Nataraj on Twitter - ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/natarajsindam⁠⁠ & Instagram - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/1nataraj/⁠ What late stage investors got wrong about investing in Startups? Confusion in the venture scene, especially with late-stage investments. Some firms raising funds for secondaries in startups, b…

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