#224: Geetansh Sahni, Yashaa Global Capital - Investing in the Future of Sports & Gaming
The Profluence Pod 🌐 - A podcast by Andrew Petcash
Geetansh Sahni is a venture capitalist at Yashaa Global Capital, a firm focused on investing in the future of sports, gaming, and performance. With a presence across Asia and support from elite athletes and experienced investors, Yashaa backs early-stage companies that are redefining the sports and media landscape.This conversation explores Yashaa’s investment thesis, geographic focus, and approach to evaluating opportunities in emerging markets. Sahni outlines how the team identifies founders, the qualities they look for, and how broader macro trends like youth sports and digital media are shaping their strategy.He also shares perspectives on the evolving role of capital in scaling new ventures and building sustainable ecosystems. The discussion highlights how sports and technology are converging to unlock new models for engagement, monetization, and growth.Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction to Yashaa Global Capital02:44 – Investment Thesis and Fund Structure05:04 – Deployment Strategy and Deal Evaluation05:58 – Sports and Media Influence07:09 – Team Dynamics and Founders' Qualities10:07 – Macro Trends in Sports Investment12:43 – Youth Sports and Market Opportunities15:19 – Conclusion and Future OutlookGeetansh Sahni:🏠 Website: https://daoneglobal.vc/💼LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geetanshsahni/Andrew Petcash:🏠 Website: https://profluence.com🐣 Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewpetcash💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewpetcash/ Thanks for listening! Hit the “follow” button to stay updated on new podcasts.
