Welcome to the PropertyAngel podcast. In this episode, we have an engaging and insightful conversation with Mr. Saras Agarwal, the Managing Partner of Earth Fund. He is a seasoned venture capitalist and will be sharing his valuable experiences and perspectives on the intersection of venture capitalism and the proptech industry. Earth Fund, which was recently launched, is a real estate technology and sustainability focused venture capital fund backed by Brigade Enterprises. We've talked about how investors and investees work together. Saras says it's important to have founders who are practical but also have big ideas. She also shares some secrets that VCs usually don't talk about. She points out the important role they play for many people. The discussion covers Saras' personal goals, including his ambition to become a founder, and the advantages and disadvantages of being a VC. He honestly addresses the common misunderstandings between VCs and founders, the essential qualities he seeks in a founder, and the challenges startups encounter. Saras also talks about the changing proptech landscape, the impact of the pandemic on technology adoption in real estate, and the significant role sustainability will play in the future. In the podcast, Saras talks about the Earth Fund and its strategic position in the proptech ecosystem. He discusses the stages of development, fundraising efforts, and the increasing interest in proptech due to its transformative potential. Saras highlights the evolution from PropTech 1.0 to the current trends and predicts the next wave driven by sustainability and technological integration. He also shares insights on valuation frameworks for startups, the importance of a strong founding team, and the challenges in scaling businesses across different regions. The episode ends with a discussion about the global proptech industry, the role of regulatory bodies, and the future of real estate in India. Saras gives his perspective on the future of proptech, the impact of fractional ownership platforms, and the essential balance between long-term business development and the shorter investment horizons of venture capital. Tune in to gain a wealth of knowledge from Saras’ extensive experience and get a glimpse into the exciting future of proptech and venture capital. Subscribe to PropertyAngel to stay updated on the latest trends and expert advice from the world of Real Estate. Don’t miss out on strategies that could define the next generation of investment in India. To tap into the expertise of our guest speakers, here's what you have to do Subscribe to our podcast platforms. Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/67D5E52WPF07VLSxpU3zRc Amazon - https://tinyurl.com/PApodcastamazon Castbox - https://tinyurl.com/PAcastbox RadioPublic - https://radiopublic.com/propertyangel-podcast-6vpLje Pocketcasts - https://pca.st/7w6g2gmk Jio Saavn - https://www.jiosaavn.com/shows/propertyangel-podcast/1/GJyfL-3-xCY_ Google - https://tinyurl.com/propertyangelpodcast Coming soon on Apple Podcasts Share your thoughts on our comments section Suggest intriguing topics you would want us to bring to you on our upcoming episodes. Connect with us on : propertyangel.in Follow us on : https://www.facebook.com/ipropertyangel https://www.instagram.com/ipropertyangel https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyangel https://twitter.com/ipropertyangel #RealEstateInvesting #InvestmentTrends #FinancialEducation #WealthManagement #EconomicGrowth #InvestSmart #FinancePodcast #InvestInIndia #CapitalGrowth #RealEstateDevelopment #FundManagement #InvestmentStrategy #propertymanagement #propertyangel #realestateinvesting #realesteinvestmentinindia#earthfund #investment #banks #sharemarkettoday #sarasagarwal #indianeconomy #PropertyAngelPodcast #VentureCapital #PropTech #RealEstateInvesting #Sustainability #StartupInsights #InvestorRelations #TechInnovation #FutureOfRealEstate #VCSecrets