Money Moves with Neil Devani

In this episode of Money Moves , we sit down with Tara Viswanathan, co-founder of Rupa Health, to explore her journey from startup founder to health tech innovator. Tara brings a unique perspective on building a memorable company culture, sharing how costumes, humor, and spontaneity have helped shape Rupa’s identity and connected with audiences in unexpected ways. She explains how these personal t...

In this episode of Money Moves , we sit down with Jay Desai, an experienced entrepreneur and investor, to delve into his journey of building PatientPing, a healthcare coordination platform, and navigating the challenges of fundraising. Jay shares the pivotal moments that defined his role as CEO, including the creation of a "user guide" for working with him, which helped him align expecta...

Whether you're a founder, aspiring entrepreneur, or simply interested in venture capital, this episode offers deep insights into what it really takes to secure funding and scale a business. In this episode of Money Moves , Neil is joined by Micah Green, a founder who dropped out of college at 19 to launch his startup, raising his first $220,000 in funding. Micah shares his journey from pitchi...

Looking into ways to raise capital for your startup? Get insights from Charles on the dos and don'ts of fundraising, including the importance of external milestones and building relationships with investors. In this episode of Money Moves , host Neil Devani interviews Charles Fisher, founder of Unlearn, an AI-driven company revolutionizing clinical trials. Charles discusses his recent transit...

Curious about what it takes to turn a side project into a multimillion dollar acquisition? In this episode of Money Moves , the host is joined by Mitch Lee, Co-Founder and CEO of Arc Boats, along with Rob Ryan, to discuss their experiences with startups, product development, and the challenges of raising capital. Mitch reflects on his journey from Clinkle to Penny and now Arc Boats, sharing valuab...

Want to know how this entrepreneur disrupted agriculture and built a successful business? In this episode of Money Moves, Neil Devani interviews Amol Deshpande, an entrepreneur and venture capitalist who co-founded Farmer's Business Network (FBN) and was the first investor in Beyond Meat. They discuss Amol's experiences raising $900 million for FBN, his early involvement with Beyond Meat...

How does Sheel’s partnership with co-founder Jake at Better Tomorrow Ventures demonstrate the importance of complementary skills in building a successful venture capital firm? In this episode, Sheel Manot, founder of Better Tomorrow Ventures (BTV), and his wife, Amruta Godbole, discuss the intricacies of fundraising, both for startups and venture capital funds. Sheel emphasizes the importance of p...

How does Compound's research-centric, thesis-driven approach set them apart in the world of high-risk, high-reward investments in sectors like AI, robotics, biotech, and crypto? In this episode of "Money Moves," host Neil Devani speaks with Mike Dempsey, Managing Partner at Compound, and Kesar Varma from Upfront Ventures about the unique strategies and philosophies behind Compound’s...