Hemant Mohapatra
Venture investor at Lightspeed India known for early-stage investments in deep tech and space startups; discussed backing Pixxel (hyperspectral satellite company) as a first institutional investor in Indian space tech.
Top 3 podcasts with Hemant Mohapatra
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Jul 16, 2025 • 1h 56min
#19 - Lightspeed India
Join Hemant Mohapatra, a partner at Lightspeed India, as he unpacks the thriving Indian tech landscape. He discusses how India became the third-largest hub for unicorns and the fastest growing economy from 2015-2025. The conversation covers biotechnology, innovations in drone delivery, and the country's vibrant content creation scene. Hemant also explores India’s struggles and triumphs in digital transformation and entrepreneurial spirit, providing insights into what drives this powerhouse on the global stage.
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Aug 11, 2025 • 44min
489. Investing in the Gen AI Extraction Layer, Value Accrual in New Tech Waves, and India's Digital Currency & Identity Economy (Hemant Mohapatra)
Hemant Mohapatra, Partner at Lightspeed India and former investor at A16Z, shares his insights on AI and India's innovation landscape. He discusses the opportunities and challenges in AI investments, particularly in healthcare and legal sectors. Hemant highlights the importance of strategic positioning in tech super cycles and how vertical integration is reshaping India's digital future. He delves into the potential of India's digital currency and blockchain, emphasizing the need for strong narratives in the investment world.
Apr 2, 2026 • 9min
Investor Stories 469: What Visionary Leaders at Pixxel, eToro, and Founders Fund Do Differently (Mohapatra, Banks, Orlovski)
Lara Banks, an investor at Makena Capital known for big-idea, visionary investing. Hemant Mohapatra, Lightspeed India investor specializing in early-stage deep tech and space. They discuss hyperspectral satellites and college founders building Pixxel. They also explore why commercial savvy matters in deep tech and how visionary firms spot and back bold, future-making opportunities.
