Arjun Ram Venkatesan

The first 20 years of my life revolved around Sport, and it taught me more than any book ever did. From individual (Tennis) to team sports (Basketball & Football), it drove me to compete better and accept failure. The challenge of maintaining equilibrium through wins and losses every single day keeps me going. Professionally, I'm an accidental banker thanks to IndigoEdge. And in my world of fast growing young companies, the fun is in the chaos!

Investment Banking and IndigoEdge were things that almost happened overnight. 6 years on, they remain two of the best decisions I’ve made.

Sir Alex Ferguson, one of the biggest names in Football once said, ”The experience of defeat, or more particularly the manner in which a leader reacts to it, is an essential part of what makes a winner.” His drive to win coupled with an unmatched level of discipline is an inspiration to any professional.

The opportunity to work with the most ambitious founders and talented teams, who are on course to leaving behind a legacy.

"If it’s not a hell yeah, it’s a no! "

Simply said, IndigoEdge has raised the bar for self-motivation in every sense. As much as IndigoEdge embodies a sense of brotherhood, the levels of performance and efficiency are unreal. And that’s where the penny drops!

India has led a massive revolution in Financial Services over the last few years, across payments, lending and overall financial inclusion. We await more disruption through technology in the coming decade and I'm very excited to see what founders have in store for us. My key focus areas include SaaS in BFS, Logistics and Wealth.

Apart from the mainstream sports (Basketball and Football), adventure sports like surfing and mountaineering keep me going. A compelling need for travel helps maintain necessary balance.