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Prahalad Santhanakrishnan

Singapore, Global

Hey folks! New to Clarity, but bringing 15+ years of global experience. I previously bootstrapped and exited my first startup, and now I’m building my second venture at the intersection of AI, safety, and SaaS. Always happy to connect and share hard-earned founder insights.

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Starting & Scaling Your B2B SaaS Startup (From Idea to Funding)

Learn how to turn your idea into a fundable, scalable B2B SaaS business. I’ll guide you through product validation, MVP building, finding early customers, and pitching to VCs. As a founder of a VC-backed SaaS startup and ex-Nvidia product leader, I bring practical insights on what actually works when you’re starting from scratch in high-risk, enterprise-focused markets.

Startup Capital Advisor | Ex-Nvidia | VC Fundraising & Strategic Growth

Advising founders on how to raise smart capital, craft compelling pitch decks, and build investor-ready SaaS ventures. I share real insights from my journey as an ex-Nvidia operator and CEO of a VC-backed startup.

Startup Mentor | Fundraising, Product-Market Fit & GTM Strategy

Helping early-stage founders turn ideas into scalable ventures. I offer mentorship on fundraising, building VC-ready products, go-to-market execution, and navigating the 0→1 journey—backed by real-world experience as a VC-backed SaaS founder and ex-Nvidia operator.

Skills & Entrepreneurship Coach | Startup Strategy, Team Building & Execution

Guiding aspiring entrepreneurs in building real-world skills to launch and grow successful startups. I mentor on validating ideas, assembling strong teams, executing fast, and building a founder’s mindset—rooted in hands-on experience as a VC-backed founder and ex-Nvidia innovator.

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How do VCs evaluate the business model of a startup?

VCs evaluate a startup’s business model by assessing its scalability, recurring revenue potential, and how efficiently it can acquire and retain customers (measured by metrics like CAC, LTV, churn). They look for clear monetization strategies, strong unit economics, and whether the model can support rapid growth with healthy gross margins. Additionally, they consider how well the business model addresses a critical market need, its defensibility (e.g., IP, network effects, switching costs), and whether it can succeed in a large, growing market. The model must show a clear path to sustainable profitability or a strategic exit.

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How does my startup hire an affordable marketing expert?

Hire a freelance marketing expert from platforms like Upwork, Toptal, or LinkedIn by posting a clear, results-focused job description, prioritize those with startup or D2C experience, and start with a short paid trial project to assess fit before committing long-term.

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What is the right business/revenue model for a personalized online learning platform for business professionals?

The ideal business model for a personalized online learning platform targeting business professionals combines tiered SaaS subscriptions (offering monthly or annual access with increasing levels of personalization and analytics), outcome-based pricing for career-focused certification tracks or skill milestones, and cohort-based learning with live sessions and expert support to drive engagement and perceived value. This can be further enhanced with optional upsells like 1:1 coaching, AI-powered learning assistants, and enterprise integrations (e.g., LMS plugins or white-labeled academies), allowing the platform to serve both individuals and organizations while maximizing lifetime value and scalability.

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Who are some of the pre revenue start up friendly investors available to the Vancouver Canada region?

Pre-revenue startups in Vancouver can seek early support from investor-friendly groups like First Fund, Ripple Ventures, Version One Ventures, Rhino Ventures, Startup TNT, and Innovate BC, all of which actively back early-stage founders with funding and strategic guidance.

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What advice do you have for selling online courses?

To sell online courses successfully, identify a specific pain point your audience cares about, build trust by sharing free value (like tips, videos, or case studies), clearly communicate the outcomes your course delivers, and use testimonials, urgency, and simple checkout flows to drive conversions.

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About to launch our new eCommerce website selling well priced unique watches. What is the best initial marketing strategy to use with minimal cost?

To launch your eCommerce watch brand on a minimal budget, focus on creating eye-catching short-form videos (unboxings, styling reels, close-ups) for Instagram and TikTok, partner with micro-influencers for authentic content and shoutouts, use giveaways and limited-time drops to build urgency, and drive traffic to your site via a strong bio link and story highlights showcasing quality, uniqueness, and pricing.

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