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This episode explores how World Positive Capitalism is reshaping venture capital through a conversation with Vishal Vasishth, co-founder of Obvious Ventures.

I asked Obvious Ventures co-founder Vishal Vasishth: what does it take to build a trillion-dollar company that genuinely improves the world? In this episode of TiE Talks, we unpack how "World Positive Capitalism" is redefining venture capital. We explore Vishal's transition from scaling Patagonia to managing $1.5 billion across innovations in planetary, human, and economic health. We discuss the psychological resilience required of founders, how a near-fatal accident reshaped his perception of risk, and why the next decacorns will blend human consciousness with AI and physical tech. From the Asian startup ecosystem's rise to the "cheat codes" of the Indian diaspora and female founders, this conversation reveals what happens when human ingenuity meets global challenges. An unmissable episode for purpose-driven entrepreneurs! Chapters 00:00 | No Business on a Dead Planet 00:52 | Meet Vishal Vasishth 01:36 | Patagonia, B Corp, and the Search for True Scale 05:24 | From Operator to World-Class VC 09:11 | Turning Tragedy into a Singular Focus 13:11 | Love vs. Fear: The Psychology of Risk-Taking 14:54 | What is World Positive Capitalism? 25:37 | Is Asia the Next…

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