I'm not hiring. I'm looking for people to build with.
A selective founder-collaboration track for serious builders, student founders, operator-founders and direction-stage ventures who want strategic capital, structure, clarity and execution support — without the usual consulting model.
Built by Abhishek Aggarwal, CFP — 15+ years in markets, 500+ sessions delivered, active angel investor, and founder of Grivaa Capital.
For campus builders · co-founder candidates · early-stage founders · serious operators
- 01 Serious problem
- 02 Clear builder energy
- 03 Long-term thinking
- 04 Skin in the game
"Great ideas don't need motivation. They need structure, judgment and execution."
Most people don't need funding first. They need direction first.
Startup conversations usually start too early — with funding, pitch decks, valuation and investor intros. But most early ventures fail long before that: at clarity, positioning, distribution, founder fit and execution rhythm.
The idea sounds exciting, but the problem is still vague.
The founder has energy, but no clear operating structure.
The pitch deck looks polished, but the business logic is weak.
The venture needs judgment before it needs capital.
This is not startup coaching. This is selective venture collaboration.
This is
- Founder-led collaboration
- Strategic direction and venture shaping
- Equity-aligned where suitable
- Deep work on idea, market, model and execution
- Selective, long-term and trust-based
- For builders who can execute
This is not
- A job opening
- Free random mentoring
- A paid startup course
- Generic pitch-deck feedback
- Guaranteed funding
- For casual idea discussions
"If there is no execution commitment, there is no collaboration."
Three ways to build together.
Campus Builders
For college students, early builders and young founders who have initiative, speed and hunger — but need sharper direction, financial thinking, GTM clarity and founder discipline.
- Student founders
- Campus startup teams
- Young builders with early traction
- People who execute fast with limited resources
Co-Founder Search
For professionals, operators and builders who may be a strong fit for a co-founder-style journey — where trust, complementary skills and long-term alignment matter more than titles.
- Operators
- Product & business builders
- Finance, growth, tech or community professionals
- People looking to build, not just join
Direction-Stage Ventures
For founders who already have an idea, prototype, pilot, early revenue, community or market insight — but need help with positioning, model clarity, strategic choices and investor readiness.
- Early-stage founders
- Pre-seed ventures
- Service-to-product transitions
- Startups needing clarity before fundraising
No generic fees. No random advice. Aligned only when the fit is real.
This is not a standard consulting arrangement. Where there is strong founder fit, business potential and execution commitment, the collaboration may be structured through equity alignment, advisory equity, venture partnership or a clearly defined long-term contribution.
- 01 No casual calls disguised as collaboration.
- 02 No product-selling or commission-led agenda.
- 03 No promise of funding, valuation or investor access.
- 04 Alignment only after serious evaluation.
I bring capital thinking, founder judgment and real market experience.
I work at the intersection of wealth, markets, founders and financial decision-making. Over the years I've trained institutional teams, mentored students, worked with founders, deployed personal capital and studied how businesses actually compound.
- 15+ years of financial markets experience since 2008
- Founder & CEO, Grivaa Capital · CFP professional
- 500+ sessions across institutional, corporate and student audiences
- ₹10Cr+ personal capital deployed across Indian equities, US stocks, PMS & alternatives
- Active angel investor and startup mentor
- Experience across pitch decks, capital allocation, wealth structuring, behavioural finance and founder decision-making
I'm interested in builders who can think clearly, act fast and stay honest with reality.
Apply only if you are serious about building.
Good fit
- You're already working on an idea, prototype, venture or thesis
- You can explain the problem clearly
- You've done some work before asking for help
- You take feedback without becoming defensive
- You can execute consistently
- You want long-term value, not quick vanity
Not a good fit
- You only want a job
- You only want funding
- You only have a vague idea
- You want someone else to build everything
- You're looking for a free consultant
- You're not ready to share details seriously
A simple filter before any serious collaboration.
Send One-Page Note
Share your idea, problem, current stage, traction, team and the kind of collaboration you're looking for.
Initial Review
The idea is reviewed for seriousness, clarity, founder energy and possible strategic fit.
Focused Conversation
If there's alignment, we discuss the venture, gaps, founder fit and possible collaboration structure.
Clear Next Step
Either we define a serious collaboration path, or I give you direct feedback and close the loop honestly.
Your first message should prove you've done the thinking.
A short, honest note tells me more than a polished deck. Cover these:
- 01 Your name and background
- 02 What are you building?
- 03 What problem are you solving?
- 04 Who is the customer?
- 05 What have you already done?
- 06 Any traction, prototype, revenue, waitlist or community?
- 07 What do you need from me?
- 08 Why do you think we should build together?
Please don't send only "I have an idea." Send enough context to make the conversation useful.
Building something serious?
Send a clear one-page note. If the fit is real, the next conversation is about structure, direction and alignment — not motivation.
Selective collaboration only. No guarantee of funding, advisory role, employment, investment or partnership.