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S1E5 - How Umesh Khanna & Kayla Kavanaugh cracked investing in startups
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In this episode of the Lumos House Podcast, co-founder Bogdan Savonea sits down with Kayla Kavanaugh, a pre-seed investor at A4 Capital, and Umesh Khanna, a product lead at Dropbox AI and venture scout at Andreessen Horowitz, to explore the exhilarating and unpredictable early stages of building startups.
The conversation dives into what it takes to navigate the pre-seed phase, the importance of adaptability and speed, and how emerging tech like AI is reshaping entrepreneurship. Kayla and Umesh share actionable advice for founders, including how to tackle early uncertainties, find the right investors, and create impactful go-to-market strategies.
Hear firsthand accounts of investing in unsexy but transformative industries like utilities and logistics, and why creativity and resilience remain the ultimate tools for founders. Plus, discover Umesh’s wildest investment in drone-charging lasers and Kayla’s pivot into optimizing electricity grids. Whether you’re an early-stage founder, aspiring investor, or simply curious about the next wave of innovation, this episode has something for you.
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