Ash Arora, the youngest Partner at LocalGlobe, a top early-stage VC fund in EMEA, is featured on the EU-Startups Podcast, sharing her journey from a refugee colony in Delhi to leading investments in frontier tech.
Ash discusses her experience managing a $100 million fund at Polygon Ventures, advising the Indian Prime Minister's Office on startup investments, and shares insights on power, adversity, and more.
Key takeaways from the podcast include insights on building better founders through adversity, the importance of gut instinct in recognizing patterns, misconceptions about hardware and deep tech among VCs, and the necessity of venture capital for startups.
The episode also touches on reading people like top investors, the best and worst advice Ash has received, and highlights the transformative journey of Ash Arora.