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Proud to celebrate the journey of RISA Labs Inc 🎉 Earlier this week, RISA Labs shared its story at Stanford University Graduate School of Business, showcasing how it’s building the critical infrastructure to redefine oncology care for 2030. Collaborating with Stanford alumni as advisors, investors, and partners, RISA Labs continues to bridge cutting-edge technology with transformative healthcare solutions. We at z21 Ventures are thrilled to support Kshitij Jaggi and team in its mission. Abhinav Shashank Raj Shekhar Singh Jyotika Gupta Sudarshan Ravi Jha Shachi Shah Shivam Bhotika Ritik Singh Anand Akela

Back on the lush IIT Kharagpur campus for the Students' Startup Accelerator Program, an initiative by Entrepreneurship Cell, IIT Kharagpur and z21 Ventures! This initiative is a testament to our promise of fostering innovation and turn ideas into generational companies. Excited to help build and strengthen Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur's legacy as a global hub for entrepreneurship and innovation! Abhinav Shashank Raj Shekhar Singh Jyotika Gupta Sudarshan Ravi Jha Ritik Singh Shivam Bhotika Shachi Shah Anand Akela

We recently hosted an inspiring z21 Ventures Community Event, bringing together an incredible group of founders, LPs, and community members. The discussions were insightful, and the energy was contagious! Here’s a snapshot of what we covered: Our GP Raj Shekhar Singh provided the LPs and update on the funds and the performance. Panel 1: The Evolving VC Landscape and Emerging Trends Our partner, Sudarshan Ravi, Manthan Shah of WestBridge Capital, Venktesh Shukla of Monta Vista Capital and rohit sharma of True Ventures discussed the evolving VC landscape: - Cross-Border Leverage: Tapping into international markets to accelerate high-growth potential. - Resilient Partnerships: Building strong founder-investor relationships that endure market shifts. - VC’s Long Game: Supporting startups with a sustained outlook amidst evolving market landscapes. Panel 2: The Role of Al teammates in Shaping the Future of Business Krishna Mehra of Meta, Surbhi Kaul of Nile, and Sanchit Garg of Zime led a deep dive into AI’s practical impact on the industry: - Encouraged AI Testing: Boards are pushing leaders to experiment, resulting in numerous AI pilots. - ROI Focus: Only high-impact AI solutions (10x ROI) are likely to move beyond pilot stages. - Data Dependency: Clean, accessible data is essential for unlocking AI’s full potential. - Adoption Mindset: Scaling AI requires managing internal power shifts and cultural resistance. Panel 3: Fireside Chat – Building and Scaling High Growth Companies with Al Our GP, Abhinav Shashank and Vijay Krishnan of Turing closed the day with a thought-provoking fireside chat. They talked about: - Phased Adoption: Start with narrow, high-ROI AI use cases to build confidence before scaling. - Data Quality: Proprietary data drives growth, but scaling requires strict data quality control. - Human-AI Balance: Use AI to handle routine tasks, enabling teams to focus on high-impact work. We’re grateful for our vibrant community and excited to see the innovation that will come from these powerful connections! Jyotika Gupta Shachi Shah Ritik Singh Shivam Bhotika Anand Akela

🚀 Key Takeaways from our session with Shubham Goel of Affinity.co: From building a beloved product to crafting a winning GTM strategy, Shubham shared insights that every founder should know. Swipe through the carousel to dive into his advice on driving customer success, refining product feedback loops, hiring great GTM leaders, and aligning top talent to your stage. Big thanks to Shubham for the valuable session! 🙌 Abhinav Shashank Raj Shekhar Singh Jyotika Gupta Sudarshan Ravi Jha Shachi Shah Ritik Singh Shivam Bhotika Anand Akela

Happy Diwali from Z21 Ventures! 🪔 As we celebrate the Festival of Lights, we’re reminded of the power of innovation, resilience, and community to light the way forward. Diwali symbolizes new beginnings and the triumph of light over darkness—a spirit we hold close as we work with founders to build a brighter, more impactful future. Wishing you a Diwali filled with joy, prosperity, and inspiration. May your ideas and dreams shine bright in the year ahead! #HappyDiwali #Z21Ventures #FestivalOfLights #NewBeginnings #Innovation Jyotika Gupta Raj Shekhar Singh Sudarshan Ravi Jha Abhinav Shashank Shachi Shah Shivam Bhotika Ritik Singh Anand Akela Ankit Bhangar

🚀 Excited to announce our next LinkedIn Live session! Join us on October 28th at 8:15 PM IST / 7:45 AM PST.for an insightful conversation with Shubham Goel, Co-founder of Affinity.co. Started by Shubham at the age of 19 with his dorm-mate, Affinity is the leading CRM and relationship intelligence technology provider for financial services and capital markets. Shubham has scaled Affinity to late 8 figures in ARR, 3200+ customers in 80+ countries and has built a world class global team. In this session, we’ll dive into: - Shubham’s journey from Stanford to building and scaling Affinity - Best practices for building a robust GTM motion, post $1M ARR - Perspectives on inculcating best in class processes at scale This is a great opportunity for founders, operators, and investors to gain actionable insights from a leader building the future of relationship management. 📅 Mark your calendars for October 28th, 8:15 PM IST / 7:45 AM PST #enterpriseSaaS #USIndiacorridor #GTM #verticalselling Shivam Bhotika Jyotika Gupta Raj Shekhar Singh Sudarshan Ravi Jha Ritik Singh Shachi Shah Abhinav Shashank Anand Akela Ankit Bhangar

🚀 Happening Today! Join us today at 8:15 PM IST / 7:45 AM PST for an exciting LinkedIn Live session with Shubham Goel, Co-founder of Affinity.co. Started at just 19, Shubham has scaled Affinity to late 8-figures in ARR, 3,200+ customers across 80+ countries, and built a global team that’s shaping the future of relationship management. Don’t miss out on: ⚙️ Shubham's journey from Stanford to scaling Affinity 📈 How to build a strong GTM motion post $1M ARR 🏆 Insights on implementing best-in-class processes at scale Bring your questions and walk away with actionable insights. See you soon!

Our GP Raj Shekhar Singh will be presenting at the Sutton Capital allocator summit in NY on November 14th. We will also be attending the super return NA summit from November 12-13th. Let us know if you want to connect !! Raj Shekhar Singh Abhinav Shashank Jyotika Gupta Sudarshan Ravi Jha Shivam Bhotika Ritik Singh Shachi Shah

🎉 Welcoming Ritik Singh to the z21 Ventures family! We are excited to share that Ritik is officially joining z21 Ventures after an incredible journey with Golden Sparrow, where he gained hands-on experience in early venture investing across sectors like semiconductors, biosciences, and more. With a shared passion for building and scaling innovative companies, we’re excited about the impact we can create together!

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