From Amit's Desk

Venture capitalist Amit Raizada draws from his personal experiences to illuminate new trends in investing.

Spectrum Business Ventures founder and CEO Amit Raizada on major trends in business and investing in 2021.

As an investor and venture capitalist, I’ve always sought out opportunities in the firms, products, and industries that produce returns and improve peoples’ lives. Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen a number of new industries rise to prominence, while many former economic giants have contended with rapidly evaporating market shares and…

In my more than twenty years as a venture capitalist and entrepreneur, I’ve always felt a strong affinity for the restaurant industry. I’m a foodie at heart, and I love being able to back the ventures that help share the wonders of food with the world. Restaurants have always comprised a significant portion of my…

Virtual employees have become a peculiarity of the COVID-era office place. Hired and trained over Zoom while the rest of the office works from home, these employees are now commonplace on work teams across the country. While many have quickly become impactful members of their organizations—and many others deeply embedded into their companies’ workflow and…

Believe it or not, the period spanning from autumn through early winter is one of the best times to explore the California coast and the many treasures the majestic Pacific Ocean has to offer. With water temperatures still relatively warm and high-pressure systems ensuring plenty of sunshine, spending a day on the Pacific is seemingly…