Vijay Chattha on Turning Stories into Startups — 3 IPOs, 22 Unicorns & the Power of Attention

Vijay Chattha is the Founder and General Partner of VSC Ventures, a venture capital firm born from a decade of storytelling excellence and deep-rooted relationships in Silicon Valley. Before launching the fund, Vijay built VSC, an award-winning PR and strategic communications agency that helped over 500 startups break through the noise — leading to 3 IPOs, 22 unicorns, and 46 exits.

With a unique perspective at the intersection of media, technology, and venture, Vijay champions founders who are rethinking overlooked industries and building what he calls "dirty, dusty, and dangerous" businesses — the kind that use innovation to uplift real-world work.

Through VSC Ventures, he’s backed breakout companies like Fizz, Firefly, and more. His secret weapon? A belief that storytelling isn't just marketing — it's a core business advantage. Vijay is also a frequent speaker, angel investor, and advocate for mission-driven founders using tech to solve real problems.

Personable is a podcast dedicated to helping listeners become the best they can be by learning from the world’s best in their respective fields. This mission is inspired by my mother, Louise, who encouraged me to become the best version of myself before she passed away from cancer in 2023.

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