Kushal Bhagia is the CEO of First Cheque, a venture capital firm that supports early-stage technology teams building for the Indian market. Having studied Mechanical Engineering at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Kushal brings years of expertise in the technology industry to the table. He previously served as Director of Strategic Alliances & Outreach at UpGrad.com and co-founded Nayi Disha Studios. Kushal is known for his prompt responses to emails and advises founders who pitch to First Cheque to include their pitch decks, product links, or product demos in their emails. When he's not searching for the next big thing in tech, Kushal enjoys reading, traveling, and exploring new cuisines.