I'm an Ironman Triathlete Venture Capitalist - Rohit Bhatia of Grand Ventures | #VCHunted

This VC Hunting episode features Peter Saddington interviewing Rohit Bhatia, a venture capitalist at Grand Ventures, about his winding career path. Bhatia details his initial interest in political science, his realization that government work moved too slowly for him, and his subsequent discovery of socially responsible investing. He discusses his time at Cambridge Associates, where he realized he wanted to be directly involved in venture capital rather than advising from a distance. Bhatia shares how Venture for America connected him with his first VC opportunity, highlighting the program's focus on entrepreneurial hubs outside of traditional tech centers. A key takeaway is Bhatia's high-risk tolerance and his willingness to quickly pivot when he felt he wasn't learning or growing in a role, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and self-awareness in career decisions.