I am Rushabh Shah, founder and managing partner at Bolstart. Over the last 7+ years, I have worked across both sides of the table, as a founder and as an investor. I have: - Built and scaled an exit-focused startup investor network - Worked closely with HNIs, UHNIs, and NRIs on early-stage startup investments - Helped founders think through fundraising, cap tables, and realistic exit paths - Led and advised M&A conversations where outcomes actually matter, not just valuations Before Bolstart, I was a Techstars-backed CTO, working on deep-tech and battery systems, and I hold a Master’s degree in Nanotechnology from UC San Diego. That background trained me to think in first principles, risk assessment, and systems skills that translate directly into investing and company building. What I care about deeply: - Quality over quantity in startup investing - Honest conversations about risk, timelines, and exits - Helping investors avoid bad deals, not chase flashy ones - Helping founders raise capital at the right time, for the right reasons My sessions are practical, direct, and grounded in real experience not theory, not motivation talk, and definitely not generic startup advice. If you want a clear, no-nonsense perspective on startup investing, fundraising, or navigating private markets, you are in the right place.