Kamini Saxena
Venture Associate at EthAum Venture Partners
About
I'm Kamini Saxena, a Venture Associate at EthAum Venture Partners where I focus on healthcare investment and startup ecosystem building. My journey started with a BBA and an internship at Goldman Sachs before diving into venture capital. I'm passionate about finding and supporting post-revenue startups across healthcare, AI, and sustainability sectors through our Zero BS Revenue Scaler program. I believe in building bridges between innovative startups, corporate partners, and investors through honest feedback and collaborative events. I'm always looking to connect with founders, industry experts, and fellow ecosystem builders who share this collaborative mindset.
Networking
What I can offer
- ›Startup scouting and analysis for venture investment
- ›Go-to-market strategy support for startups
- ›Connections to corporate innovation leaders and channel partners
- ›Access to EthAum's Zero BS Revenue Scaler program
- ›Expert feedback through pitch events and roast sessions
Looking for
- ›expanding my professional network
- ›exploring mutual opportunities in venture capital and startup ecosystem
Best fit for
Current Interests
Background
Career
Started as Venture Analyst Intern at Goldman Sachs (India), then moved to Venture Associate at EthAum Venture Partners
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Business Administration and Management from Shaheed Sukhdev College Of Business Studies (July 2019 - April 2022)
Achievements
- ›Part of team that evaluated hundreds of Gen AI and Industry 5.0 startups for pitch events
- ›Involved in initiatives like Zero BS Revenue Scaler program and Healthcare Demo Day
- ›Shared news of portfolio company Cybord raising $8.7M Series A round
- ›Panelist at #21by72 startup summit speaking on women entrepreneurs in India's economic growth
Opinions
- "Zero BS" philosophy - believes in "brutal honesty" and "unfiltered feedback" to build better startups
- Opposes "pointless workshops" and "founder fluff," prioritizing real customer relationships and revenue growth
- Believes the future of sectors like healthcare "will be built through collaboration between startups, corporates, and investors"
- Encourages recent graduates to try entrepreneurship as a "last bachelor party before you get married" to corporate life