Indians hold $30 Billion in ESOPs | Ep24: Private Market Investing with Ankita & Joy, Infinyte Club
The India Opportunity Show presents a deep dive focused on disruption in wealth-tech
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I’m thrilled to introduce our guests today—Ankita and Joy, the co-founders of Infinyte Club, a platform that’s redefining how individuals approach wealth creation and private market investing.
Ankita and Joylita bring an incredible mix of expertise. Ankita, was previously at Unacademy, Zivame and CouponDunia and founded one of India’s first food delivery startups called Delivery Chef. Joy, is one of the most brilliant product minds of our country - she had a long stint with Sequoia Capital and Surge as the Vice President for India & South Asia and worked in different product roles prior to that.
Together, they’ve built Infinyte Club into a trusted platform, executing over 60 deals with over $10M in invested value and are fostering a vibrant community of top-tier talent from some of India’s leading companies as investors. They’ve recently announced a fundraise from Elevation Capital and 40 unicorn founders in India. Today, we’re going to dive into their journey, the evolving landscape of private markets, and the future of wealth-tech in India.
Takeaways
Ownership is key to wealth creation.
Startup investing carries significant risks.
A diversified portfolio is essential for success.
Understanding market cycles helps in investment decisions.
Trust is crucial in fintech and investing.
Women investors bring unique perspectives to the table.
Building strong co-founder relationships is vital.
Personal finance management starts with basic principles.
Investing should be fun and engaging.
The future of investing includes more women and diverse perspectives.
Chapters
00:00 Empowering Women in Investing
02:46 The Journey into Private Markets
06:03 Building a Strong Co-Founder Relationship
09:00 Navigating Startup Investing Risks
12:08 The Importance of Portfolio Diversification
18:05 Understanding Market Cycles
21:54 Innovating Wealth Management Products
27:52 The Future of ESOPs in India
29:55 Establishing Trust in Fintech
33:50 User Insights and Behavioral Trends
39:53 Personal Money Management Strategies
46:10 Ambitions for Infinyte Club
49:56 Reflections on Life Decisions and Regrets
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