Amplify

Founder and investor insights on the company-building process.

By Akshay Mehra

· Launched 6 years ago

Chasing Black Sheep

Revolutions, reflexivity, and talent dilution.

Intelligence Per Joule

Margins, models, and melting machines.

Mar 3•Akshay Mehra

Thinking Slow, Beyond Slop

A meditation on our relationship with technology.

Dec 8, 2025•Akshay Mehra

The Invisible Game

Staying awake while playing a game you can't win.

May 14, 2025•Akshay Mehra

Digital Money's Trio: Stablecoins, Agents, and Wallets

Exploring the next evolutionary step in finance.

Mar 6, 2025•Akshay Mehra

Investment Notes: Instant's Series A

Our lead investment into Instant’s $11.2M Series A was announced today.

Mar 3, 2025•Akshay Mehra and Hummingbird Ventures

FinTech Isn't Dead

Fintech has not been ‘hot’ in venture for a while, but: 1) It is the largest revenue opportunity by industry; 2) It will be around forever; 3) It…

Jan 15, 2025•Akshay Mehra

(No) Technology: A Reflection

No phones, no speaking, and a whole lot of meditation for 10 days.

Sep 27, 2023•Akshay Mehra

17: Shashank Kumar | Razorpay 🦄

Co-Founder at Razorpay | Revolutionising payments for businesses across India.

May 26, 2023•Akshay Mehra

For the Love of Venture: A Reflection

There’s something about the end of the year. Seasons may shift, but my days don’t change. Yet, I’m sure for many, the introspective bug amongst us tends…

Jan 4, 2023•Akshay Mehra

Amplify

Founder and investor insights on the company-building process.