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Lesson from my journey
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Piyush Golecha
Associate
Philosophy
DeepTech and EdTech share a common foundation: both demand first-principles thinking to solve problems in spaces that are still being defined. I am drawn to founders who are willing to go deep - into the science, the engineering, the systems, and the underlying need - before they scale outward. My belief is that enduring companies are built on genuine insight and technical conviction, not just market timing.
What excites me most about DeepTech is its ability to reshape foundational industries - from manufacturing and space to energy, infrastructure, and climate. India is entering a phase where world-class technology companies can emerge from uniquely Indian constraints and opportunities. I want to back founders who are building with depth, originality, and long-term ambition - companies that do not just improve existing systems, but rethink them entirely.
Journey
Before joining Kalaari, I worked at Social Alpha, where I focused on AgriTech and Climate investments. That experience gave me a deep appreciation for how technology can drive meaningful change in complex, often underserved ecosystems and for how much patience and systems-thinking that work requires. It shaped my investment lens significantly. At Kalaari, I have applied that same orientation to DeepTech and EdTech, sectors where the problems are hard, the timelines are long, and the impact, when it comes, is real.
Perspective
I believe in transparent, hands-on partnership with founders. My role is not just to evaluate, it is to help founders sharpen their strategy, refine their go-to-market thinking, and build strong narratives for fundraising. Outside of work, I stay curious through cricket, music, dance, badminton, and film. I am currently reading The 5 AM Club and Start with Why, both of which reinforce convictions I already carry about discipline and purpose-driven work.
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