Ravi Balakrishnan
Ravi leads advertising and branded content efforts at DealStreetAsia. He has over two decades of experience as a business journalist, working across print, TV and digital at The Economic Times, CNBC-TV18 and Mumbrella Asia.
Stories by Ravi Balakrishnan
SPACs that stand out will be led by operating managers, says Ravi Thakran
The former L Catterton Asia chief talks on 'SPACs & building global consumer brands – The Asia opportunity.'
The Silicon Valley view on investing in Asia: “There’s a lot of nervousness and lack of trust”
The trade war and India-China border tensions have had a palpable impact on investments.
DSA Webinar Transcript: Can tech & AI drive PE deal-making and decision-making?
Our seventh webinar delved into the scope and limitations of AI and tech in the PE space.
DSA webinar transcript: Strategies to thrive through a crisis
Our sixth webinar featured Everstone co-founder Atul Kapur and Everise CEO Sudhir Agarwal.
BandLab’s Meng Ru Kuok on building a business model around music
SG-based BandLab is an odd mix of contemporary and seemingly old school businesses.
DSA webinar transcript: What startup funding in post-pandemic SEA may look like
East Ventures's Cuaca says the second half of 2020 will more accurately reflect the after-effects of COVID-19.
DSA webinar transcript: Alternative financing in times of COVID-19
The panellists were Indies Capital's Harold Ong, Xen Capital's Katrina Cokeng and ShawKwei's Kyle Shaw.
In the battle for VC funding, Asian podcast platforms claim victory over content-driven firms
The focus for VCs is on podcasting platforms and not on firms in the business of podcast content.
Investors spot big promise in Indian online retail amid COVID crisis
Traditional Indian trade currently accounts for 90 per cent of the country’s retail landscape.
COVID-19 layoffs expose fault lines between staff expectations and reality of Asian startups
Unexpected layoffs, inadequate compensation and non-existent outplacement services are common themes that have emerged.
