What does it take to become one of India’s most successful angel investors?

In Episode 2, Part 1 of Beyond the Grind, Utsav Somani—the man who brought AngelList to India and has backed 200+ startups—joins our alumna Arushi Maheshwari from PGP Class of 2025 to break down the world of early-stage investing. From discovering deals like CoinDCX, to working alongside Naval Ravikant, Utsav shares the mindset, systems, and tactics that have shaped his journey.

Whether you're curious about entering angel investing, want to understand how top investors evaluate startups, or are simply fascinated by how a person becomes a key player in India’s startup ecosystem—this episode is for you.

Tune in to hear how Utsav built his deal pipeline, why having a thesis matters (or doesn’t), and the story behind one of his biggest investments.

About Beyond the Grind

Arushi has always been fascinated by people’s career journeys—the experiences that shape them and who they become along the way. That’s how Beyond the Grind was born—a podcast where she sits down with professionals from product, investing, marketing, and beyond to learn from their journeys, tactically.

Coming up soon: Conversations with the ex-CEO of Airtel Digital, Deputy Dean & Professor at ISB, Founder of Climate Party, PM at Google, and more.

Audio credit: Young Buck by Blue Dot Sessions