FirstPrinciples
Founder
https://www.firstprinciples.vc/
Nitin Sharma
Founder: @FirstPrinciples,@Incrypt Blockchain | ex US VC @New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Founding team @Lightbox ventures ($400M), VP @EVERFI, Angel (30+ startups)
Founder: @FirstPrinciples,@Incrypt Blockchain | ex US VC @New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Founding team @Lightbox ventures ($400M), VP @EVERFI, Angel (30+ startups)
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Experience
Incrypt Blockchain
Founder, Founder
Investing in, advising and building blockchain projects
https://www.incrypt.co/
https://www.incrypt.co/
Lightbox ventures
Principal & Founding Member
Advisor
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Advisor
Exit
Vice President, Business Development and Strategy
Investor
UBS Investment Bank
Analyst
Advisor
Advisor
Exit
Advisor
Advisor
Baring Private Equity Asia
Investor
Product Strategy Consultant
University of Southern California
Research and teaching
Founder
Employee
Advisor
Education
About
Achievements
First Principles: Created thematic approach & portfolio of 40+ angel investments
Incrypt: Leading role in growing the blockchain ecosystem in India, via multiple investments, formation of a 400+ developer community, and policy support to the national govt.
Lightbox: Played a key role in helping raise a $100M venture fund in a tough market. Extremely hands-on support to launch what is now one of India's largest D2C brands (Melorra). Managed investments in one of the largest auto marketplaces, and B2B payments platforms.
EverFi: Managed an acquisition of then the world's largest online course, doubling scale of the company, and laying the foundation for expansion from K12 into the higher ed market.
NEA: 1 year of effort in creating dealflow network, thesis in a new space (edtech), leading to the first investment. Worked on 4 other investments that were IPO / M&A outcomes.
UBS: Top rated analyst
Describe the most impressive thing you've done.
Locations
Q&A
What's the most useful business-related book you've ever read?
On Becoming a Leader (Warren Bennis), Zero to One (Peter Thiel)
What's the best way for people to get in touch with you?
Email [email protected]
What's something you wish you had done years earlier?
Entrepreneurship
What's your favorite non-business book?
Man's Search for Meaning
If money were not an issue, what would you be doing right now?
Doing what I am doing right now
What's your super power?
Breadth of experience and exposure (geographies, stages, sectors)
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