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The Desi VC with Akash Bhat
Akash Bhat
151 episodes
4 days ago
The Desi VC, hosted by Akash Bhat, is an award-winning podcast featuring conversations with top investors & founders on trends, insights, and personal/success stories in the India-US startup ecosystem. Our purpose: As an immigrant in the US with deep roots in India, Akash explores the parallels & contrasts between Indian & US VC/tech landscapes. The podcast bridges knowledge gaps, fosters cross-cultural collaboration & celebrates 'desis' making a mark in the US.
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The Desi VC, hosted by Akash Bhat, is an award-winning podcast featuring conversations with top investors & founders on trends, insights, and personal/success stories in the India-US startup ecosystem. Our purpose: As an immigrant in the US with deep roots in India, Akash explores the parallels & contrasts between Indian & US VC/tech landscapes. The podcast bridges knowledge gaps, fosters cross-cultural collaboration & celebrates 'desis' making a mark in the US.
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E154: Why India Is THE Leading Emerging Market for Public Investing | Kevin Carter (Founder & CIO, EMQQ Global)
The Desi VC with Akash Bhat
1 hour 15 minutes 20 seconds
4 months ago
E154: Why India Is THE Leading Emerging Market for Public Investing | Kevin Carter (Founder & CIO, EMQQ Global)

Kevin Carter is the Founder & Chief Investment Officer of EMQQ Global, a San Francisco based investment management and research firm focused on providing investors access to the fast growing Emerging and Frontier Markets technology sector.EMQQ Global invests in publicly traded internet and ecommerce companies operating in 50+ countries, including India, China, Brazil, Indonesia, Nigeria, Egypt, Mexico, Vietnam, and Turkey. Through our ETFs listed across U.S., Europe, and Asia, we help investors access the digital consumer revolution reshaping global markets.US investors can tap into this opportunity via three investment strategies:* EMQQ: Emerging Markets Internet & Ecommerce* FMQQ: Ex-China Emerging Markets Internet & Ecommerce* INQQ: India Internet & EcommercePrior to EMQQ, he was the Founder & CEO of AlphaShares, an investment firm offering five Emerging Markets ETFs in partnership with Guggenheim Investments. Previously, Kevin was the Founder & CEO of Active Index Advisors acquired by Natixis in 2005 and the Founder & CEO of eInvesting acquired by ETRADE in 2000.In this episode, Kevin outlines how India’s massive, young population, business-friendly reforms in recent years, and world-class education system are fueling rapid growth. He breaks down why India is uniquely positioned to lead the next wave of digital consumption—and why now is the time for investors to pay attention. From mobile payments to food delivery and online education, India’s tech ecosystem is scaling faster than ever, creating unprecedented investment opportunities.Timestamps

  1. Opening trailer (00:00)
  2. Meet Kevin: intro to the episode (01:46)
  3. How do you break into public market investing? (02:28)
  4. How do people actually invest in public markets? (04:58)
  5. Is investing in emerging markets too risky? (11:04)
  6. What drives investors toward emerging markets? (17:05)
  7. What exactly is an emerging market? (19:35)
  8. When did India become an attractive market? (24:00)
  9. What happens after you invest in an emerging market? (31:15)
  10. How India stands out from other emerging markets (38:36)
  11. The future of India’s public markets (51:30)
  12. How investors can help shape India’s industries (58:38)
  13. Advice Kevin would give his younger self (1:07:00)
  14. Kevin’s biggest learnings from investing in India (1:10:43)
  15. Final thoughts (1:13:51)


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The Desi VC with Akash Bhat
The Desi VC, hosted by Akash Bhat, is an award-winning podcast featuring conversations with top investors & founders on trends, insights, and personal/success stories in the India-US startup ecosystem. Our purpose: As an immigrant in the US with deep roots in India, Akash explores the parallels & contrasts between Indian & US VC/tech landscapes. The podcast bridges knowledge gaps, fosters cross-cultural collaboration & celebrates 'desis' making a mark in the US.