Ep 276 Building Better Funds & Partnerships with Dr. Bijna Kotak Dasani

The Silicon Valley Podcast

Guest: Dr. Bijna Kotak Dasani, Founder of ArthAum Group

Dr. Bijna Kotak Dasani is a global leader in venture capital, strategic partnerships, and capital formation. As the Founder of ArthAum Group, she has built a firm that helps funds and companies scale smarter—through tailored launch strategies, operational excellence, and global investor networks.

In this episode, Dr. Bijna shares her journey from financial services leadership into founding ArthAum Group, and offers practical insights for fund managers, entrepreneurs, and investors navigating today’s fast-moving venture capital markets.

We cover:

• Fund launch strategies – how first-time managers differ from established funds
  
• The biggest mistakes new funds make during launch and how to avoid them
  
• The role of fund operating administration in long-term success
  
• Why strong back-office operations can make or break a venture fund
  
• How to structure partnerships for growth and diversification
  
• The KPIs she uses to identify high-value partners for clients
  
• Leveraging global investor networks to form capital and expand reach
  
• The importance of a global perspective when seeking capital
  
• Key trends in venture capital and partnerships across geographies and sectors
  
• Where the VC and partnership landscape is headed in the next five years
  

Finally, Dr. Bijna explains what differentiates ArthAum Group from other firms, and how fund managers or companies can best connect with her team.

About the Guest
Dr. Bijna Kotak Dasani is the Founder of ArthAum Group, a firm specializing in fund market strategy, operating administration, and capital formation. With decades of experience across global financial institutions, she is recognized for her expertise in helping funds and companies build scalable structures, forge partnerships, and unlock growth through innovation.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are for informational purposes only and do not constitute financial or legal advice. They do not necessarily reflect the views of Finalis Inc. or Finalis Securities LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC.

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