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The Simple Rule That Predicts Founder Success with Santhosh Devati

September 08, 2025 • CoEfficient Labs • Season 5 • Episode 11

In this episode of Demo Day, Sean Goldfaden interviews venture capitalist and angel investor Santhosh Devati (Managing Parter at Anamika Ventures) about the secret to building lasting success. Santhosh, a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience, shares the unconventional philosophy that has guided his career and his investment decisions.

Santhosh reveals why he believes in "giving without expectations" and explains how focusing on helping others can lead to "wealth as a byproduct." He also dives deep into the art of making the right investment, the common mistakes new investors make, and the major tech trends he's most excited about right now.

If you're a founder or an investor looking to level up your mindset and your portfolio, this is an episode you can't afford to miss.

Santhosh Devati
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/santhoshdevati/
Website: https://mailchi.mp/233840580357/anamika-ventures

Sean Goldfaden
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-goldfaden/
Website: https://www.coefficientlabs.com/

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