Sakshi Chopra
- Growth
“The difference between failure and long-term success is grit. It’s the fuel that drives innovation and the ability to embrace change.”
Backstory
When I was growing up, my family moved to a new city every two or three years. My father worked for a government bank and we lived all over the country. My sister and I were constantly being thrown into the deep end. We had to adjust to a new city, a new home, a new school, and build new friendships every couple of years. I was often the outsider who fought hard to fit in. My parents raised us with an independent mindset and encouraged us to embrace differences and all sorts of challenges with rigor. I learned early on how to adapt to change and thrive in uncertainty.
I worked in banking in Germany for many years then joined Sequoia India (now Peak XV) in 2010. I returned to India because I feel very passionate about the country. I’m incredibly optimistic about India’s prospects. So many things are changing, so quickly, and it really feels like ‘now is our time’.
What attracts me to this job is the thrill of building enduring companies, and the deep friendships built through many roller coaster rides.
Becoming a mother was my defining moment. It’s the trampoline I jump on to experience my daily dose of joy, purpose, and light. I encourage my son to stay curious because when curiosity is alive, we discover many worlds.
On the lookout for
The thing that gets me most excited about a founder’s pitch is the articulation of their vision, their desire to take on incumbents, and their appetite to solve really big problems. I look for founders who are obsessed with rebooting the Indian dream. I seek the magical combination of ambition, courage, and the dream gene.
I’ve seen a few cycles over the last decade and witnessed a wide variety of startup journeys, with their share of highs, lows, mistakes, and wins. What has always stood the test of time is a founder with a burning ambition to win and a high-performance team built on the shoulders of a well-defined culture.
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Current Companies
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B9 Beverages is a fast-growing craft beer brand, available in draft and bottle formats.Partnered In
2015
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Faces is a color cosmetics brand that offers an exclusive line of makeup and skincare products.Partnered In
2017
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Five Star Business Finance is a non-bank financial company (NBFC) providing loans to the under-banked population and SMBs.Partnered In
2017
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Go Colors sells branded women's apparel.Partnered In
2014
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HUFT is a one-stop-shop for all kinds of high quality pet products across India.Partnered In
2021
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HealthKart is an online nutrition and fitness destination, which offers products, services, and expert assistance to fitness enthusiastsPartnered In
2011
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Hector Beverages markets Paper Boat, a range of drinks that revive flavours and memories of the past.Partnered In
2012
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Indigo Paints provides branded decorative paints.Partnered In
2014
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Innovcare Lifesciences is a healthcare service provider.Partnered In
2014
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Neo is an Indian Asset Management and Financial Advisory firm.Partnered In
2023
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Purplle.com is an online beauty retailer in India.Partnered In
2021
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RAW Pressery produces a range of healthy cold-pressed juices designed to cater to your every need.Partnered In
2015
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Wakefit is India's leading direct-to-consumer mattress and sleep solutions company.Partnered In
2018
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Wingreens Farms is an ethical and innovative farm-to-retail food and beverage company. It has pioneered the fresh dip category in India and continues to be the market leader.Partnered In
2015
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Yubi is a unified lending infrastructure and online marketplace for all things debt.Partnered In
2021