In this powerhouse episode of Pitch. Fund. Scale, I sit down with Maneesh Srivastava – founder of Alphavalue Ventures, angel investor, and startup transaction advisor – to unpack the real mechanics behind startup valuation, fundraising, and legal readiness. With over 2,000+ startup assignments under his belt, Maneesh dives deep into founder blindspots, legal red flags, and the strategies investors actually care about when deciding to write a check.  Maneesh is a founding member of TiE, a trusted mentor at top incubation cells, and sits on investment committees at multiple IITs. With 16+ years of experience, he’s helped shape India's early-stage ecosystem from the inside out. 🎙️ Topics Covered:✅ Startup Valuation Myths (and how to avoid them)✅ Legal & Due Diligence Best Practices✅ ESOP Structuring Tips that Work✅ Angel Investment Strategies & Founder Fit✅ Real Case Studies from Startup Advisory✅ What Investors Look for in a Winning Pitch 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for weekly conversations with founders, angels, and ecosystem builders:    / @imanshumansinha   🔗 Connect with the Guest: Maneesh Srivastava LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maneeshsrivastav/ 🔗 Connect with me:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anshumansinha1/Instagram: Twitter: https://x.com/Mentor_AnshumanWebsite: https://theanshumansinha.com/ 💡 Whether you're raising your first round or advising founders, this episode is a tactical deep-dive into startup funding done right.