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Divesh Dhawan

Divesh Dhawan

Venture Partner, Talent Capital Advisor, Entrepreneur, Commercial Transformation Leader

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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Joined March 2026
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Divesh Dhawan is an expert in talent capital and advisory for startups, with a focus on building high-performing teams and strategizing on hiring. His philosophy emphasizes clear communication, cultural fit, and quantifying impact in hiring processes, moving beyond traditional job descriptions to connect with candidates on a deeper level. eightroads+2
As a Venture Partner at Eight Roads and Managing Partner/CEO at Meyrahkee, Divesh leverages his extensive experience in B2B solutions selling and commercial transformation to provide strategic guidance and support to early-stage and growth-stage companies. He has a track record of driving business transformation and fostering inclusive work environments. eightroads+1
Divesh is a thought leader who shares insights on startup culture, leadership, and effective hiring practices, often drawing lessons from challenging founder interactions. He advocates for founders to cultivate humility, clarity, and consistency, and for candidates to prioritize data-backed impact in their professional narratives. meyrahkee+2

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Before You Build a Culture, Work with These 5 Types of Founders

August 1, 2025

A blog post by Divesh Dhawan discussing five challenging founder archetypes he has encountered and the lessons they taught him about leadership, culture, and accountability. It highlights the importance of humility, clarity, recognition, honesty, and consistency in leadership.

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I am NOT a Fan of JOB DESCRIPTION (JD)

December 1, 2024

A blog post by Divesh Dhawan arguing against traditional job descriptions in talent acquisition. He advocates for focusing on the founder's story, organizational structure, consequences of a vacant role, clear role expectations (30/60/90 day plan, KPIs), and career progression to attract the right talent.

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The Truth About Getting Hired in 2024

November 1, 2024

An episode of The Startup Operator Podcast where Divesh Dhawan discusses current hiring trends in startups, tips for job candidates, the importance of data and cultural fit, and advice for founders/HR. He emphasizes that candidates should focus on delivering impact rather than blindly applying to many jobs.

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