Dishant Shah

Cofounder, Spherical Defense

Search every verified Dishant Shah interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Dishant Shah, cofounder of Spherical Defense, participated in a session on raising capital from the global market at the SIC 2021 conference on July 1, 2021. During the discussion, he shared insights on fundraising strategies for startups, noting that while market, team, and product are key pitch elements, market insights are often more developed in the U.S. ecosystem than in India. He also discussed common challenges, stating that attempting to raise funds without significant traction can be unproductive, as investors at different stages seek different indicators, and he advised building networks through events, conferences, and accelerators to access global investors.