Even fewer chase relationships with a growth mindset, with the same intent as they chase scale.
Vijay does.
That’s why we’re privileged to have backed him and Atomicwork early—and to continue doubling down.
Vijay’s secret superpower? Relationships.
He breaks into unknown networks, connects with the hardest-to-reach people like only he can. And once he’s in the room, he makes you feel like the only person who matters: bringing context, sharp thinking, and value even before you ask.
That's what happened with me.
We were investors a week later.
He earns trust fast — and then keeps it. With integrity, reliability and showing up when it matters most.
And he doesn't stop there. He uses every interaction to grow.
Give him a small spark — an interesting feature, a customer comment, a half-baked idea, a name dropped — he’ll turn it into a GTM motion, a category narrative, or a cross-border hire.
My colleagues Pranay and Madhavi have written a superb piece on Vijay's learnings from his most recent fundraise.
But for me, it's not a just funding story. It's about building trusted relationships and living a truly inspiring growth mindset.
👇 Link in the comments.
Kiran Parsuram Atomicwork team
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