Gita of CVCs: The Playbook | सीVCism EP 4

सीVCism — a Tattva original · Mar 30, 2026 · 35m

For our fourth episode, we take a deep dive into the mechanics of building a Corporate Venture Capital arm from the ground up.

Joining the conversation are Sriharsha Bandaluppi and Shashvat Somany, as they unpack the thinking, structure, and realities behind setting up and running a CVC.

Together, they explore:

Intent before investment — why clarity of purpose shapes every decision

Talent as the differentiator — the need for dual fluency across startups and corporates

The CVC structure — from deal flow and POCs to IC and board approvals

POCs as the real filter — where most opportunities are…