Building a career in CVC with Kushal Shah, Managing Director at e& capital | Couchonomics with Arjun

What is the state of CVC, and why is now the inflection point for CVCs to grow in the MENA region?

Joining us on the #couch to explore these questions is Kushal Shah, Managing Director of e& capital, the CVC arm of the e& group.

In this episode, Kushal shares his expert insights on e& capital's investment areas, focus, post-investment involvement, and future plans. We delve into the growing CVC scene in the region, discussing the differences between Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) and Venture Capital (VC), e& capital's investment strategy and governance, and the challenges and recommendations for CVCs.

Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the dynamic CVC landscape in the MENA region.

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chapters:
00:00 - Episode Highlights
01:20 - Introduction
02:45 - What is the State of CVC in the Region
06:34 - CVC vs. VC
08:26 - Balancing Independence and Internal Dependencies
13:29 - Current Trends and Talent in CVCs
21:28 - CVC Growth and Deal Flow
23:31 - e& Capital Mandate
29:18 - Governance and Operations at e& Capital
30:55 - Challenges and Recommendations for CVCs
33:52 - Building Networks and Ecosystems
37:54 - Post-Investment Involvement
40:13 - Future Challenges for e& Capital
42:28 - Exit Strategy
43:26 - Key Reasons for CVC Growth - AI
46:01 - Importance of Boards and Shareholders in Driving AI Adoption
48:24 - Closing Words

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