Jay Gujral: From Founder to Venture and Back Again

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah welcomes back repeat founder, angel investor, and blockchain expert Jay Gujral for the second part of their insightful conversation. Jay shares his entrepreneurial background, discussing how both of his parents were involved in business, including his father's art shop, Athena. The discussion delves into the current state of the market, particularly in the UK, and explores the intersection of emerging technology, data integrity, and startup ecosystems. Tune in for valuable insights and a deep dive into the evolving landscape of venture capital and entrepreneurship. Don't forget to check out part one for more context! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Guest Overview 00:00:31 - Host and Podcast Introduction 00:01:04 - Jay's Entrepreneurial Family Background 00:02:06 - Impact of Entrepreneurial Family on Jay 00:03:08 - Early Business Ventures 00:05:10 - Cultural Influence on Entrepreneurship 00:07:09 - State of the Market and Venture Capital 00:08:33 - Challenges for Emerging Fund Managers 00:10:39 - Shift Towards R&D Intensive Businesses 00:12:52 - Community-Led Funds and Web3 00:16:01 - Venture Ecosystem Reset 00:18:18 - European Venture Capital Opportunities 00:19:03 - Project Europe and Emerging Funds 00:21:50 - Age and Success in Entrepreneurship 00:22:28 - Education and Financial Literacy 00:25:10 - UK Entrepreneurship Environment 00:26:39 - Final Thoughts and Reflections 00:27:01 - Contrarian Opinion: Consistency 00:29:19 - Emotional Motivations and Giving Back 00:31:24 - Closing Remarks and Contact Information Find Jay Gujral online at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaygujral/ Twitter: https://x.com/JayGujral Rekord:https: //rekord.io/ This episode is sponsored by EmergeOne, fractional CFOs for venture backed tech startups from Seed to Series B. Get in touch at https://emergeone.co.uk/contact-us/ or join the CFO team at https://emergeone.co.uk/join-the-cfo-team/ Sign up for EmergeOne’s weekly newsletter, Off Balance at https://off-balance.beehiiv.com/subscribe