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Paul Graham Essays: Readalouds and Discussions with Amara Ventures

Amara Ventures

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Frequency: 1 episode/5d. Total Eps: 8

This is Amara Ventures' reading of Paul Graham's essays. At Amara, we rever Paul Graham and we strongly believe that his essays are a must-read for everyone in the world of tech and beyond. This podcast is divided into TWO segments. The first segment is a verbatim reading of a particular essay and the second segment is a discussion with a guest who helps us connect the core ideas of essay with the contemporary world of startups in India and the valley by sharing insightful stories and anecdotes. Visit www.amaraventres.co to know more.

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Ep 4.2: Vivek Joshi discussing Good and Bad Procrastination by Paul Graham

Season 1

Monday, March 15, 2021 • Duration 29:55

Can procrastination be good? If yes, when? Can you afford to forget the 'small stuff' because you are focused on the bigger things?

But then doesn't God lie in the details?

This and much more is discussed in this fantastic discussion with Vivek Joshi on the ever-green essay by Paul Graham. Vivek Joshi is a seasoned entrepreneur and an avid investor who is interested in startups, stock markets and social change.

You can reach Vivek on Twitter at https://twitter.com/startupfundas.

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Ep 4.1 Read aloud of 'Good and Bad Procrastination' by Paul Graham

Season 1 · Episode 8

Monday, March 15, 2021 • Duration 14:16

Good and Bad Procrastination is a fantastic essay by Paul Graham written in 2005. Long before Tim Urban's TED talk - Inside the mind of a master Procrastinator came out, this is one essay that spoke of how procrastination plays a huge role in one's life.

Contrary to the common wisdom of staying organized and keeping a tab on the To-Do list, the essay makes a case for forgetting 'small stuff' if you can put your brain to better use. Harping on the difference between creativity and productivity, the essay is a must-hear for everyone.

The essay reading is done by Minal Desai of Amara Ventures, an angel investment firm in India. To know more about them visit www.amaraventures.co

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Ep 3.2: Vivek Khare discussing Do Things That don't Scale to Investors by Paul Graham

Season 1 · Episode 3

Wednesday, March 3, 2021 • Duration 44:18

Startups must have a DNA that lets them scale faster than a normal business. But what does that DNA comprise of?

To understand that we have Vivek Khare ex-Naukri and a stellar investor (zomato, Vastra, Nivesh, etc) who shares many of his personal stories about founders' hustle

Hear Vivek Khare answer this and much more in this enticing discussion with Minal Desai of Amara Ventures.

You can connect with Vivek on Twitter @Vivekstartupguy and know more about Amara Ventures at www.amaraventures.co

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Ep 3.1: Read-aloud of 'Do Things That Don't Scale' by Paul Graham

Season 1 · Episode 3

Wednesday, March 3, 2021 • Duration 27:52

Written in 2013, Do Things that Don't Scale remains one of the topmost essays ever written by our beloved Paul Graham. It talks of how startup in its initial days must do things that seem impossible to scale but are extremely valuable to be done in the early days.

Drawing from examples of Airbnb and Stripe, Paul makes a compelling case for founders to focus on the user and simply do whatever it takes to delight them.

The essay reading is done by Minal Desai of Amara Ventures, an angel investment firm in India. To know more about them visit www.amaraventures.co

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Ep 2.2: Sanjay Mehta discussing A Hacker's Guide to Investors by Paul Graham

Season 1 · Episode 1

Monday, February 22, 2021 • Duration 42:14

The Indian startup ecosystem is growing at a frantic pace. And Sanjay Mehta of 100x is one of the handful of people who are shaping it.

But what is it to raise money and approach investors in today's day and age?

How much time does it take to raise money?

What do investors look for in startups?

Hear Sanjay Mehta answer this and much more in this enticing discussion with Minal Desai of Amara Ventures.

You can connect with Sanjay on Twitter @mehtasanjay and know more about Amara Ventures at www.amaraventures.co

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Ep 2.1: Readaloud of A Hacker's Guide to Investors by Paul Graham

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Monday, February 22, 2021 • Duration 45:22

Written in 2007, this is mecca of guides to investors by none other than our beloved Paul Graham. The expansive essays lists down 23 things a founder should keep in mind when approaching investors. The timeless advice shared by Paul is as relevant today as it was then and if you are a founder starting out to raise funds, this is a MUST hear essay.

The essay reading is done by Minal Desai of Amara Ventures, an angel investment firm in India. To know more about them visit www.amaraventures.co

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Ep 1.2 - Discussion of PaulG's Four Quadrants of Conformism with Mohit Satyanand

Season 1 · Episode 1

Tuesday, February 9, 2021 • Duration 52:25

To discuss a multi-faceted essay like Four Quadrants of Conformism, we have the most versatile guest- Mohit Satyanand with us.
Mohit is an investor par excellence and is a keen observer of society. The conversation begins with the essay and meanders its way through history, politics and startups.
Know more about Mohit follow him on twitter @mohitsatyanand.

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Ep 1.1 - Readaloud of Four Quadrants of Conformism by Paul Graham

Season 1 · Episode 1

Tuesday, February 9, 2021 • Duration 15:11

Written in July 2020, Four quadrants of conformism is a stupendous essay that needs to be heard more than once.

It talks of how every society has four different types of people from independent-minded highly conventional ones and why protecting the independent-minded ones should be the aim of society and what is the cost of not doing so

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