Here's how to catch Google India's MD, Rajan Anandan's, eye

If you want Google India's MD as your angel investor, following these three simple steps will help you get Rajan Anandan's backing:

Hit up mutual friends

And find yourself a reference, preferably from the founders of at least one of the 50 startups he has invested in. Cold calls or cold emails are a strict no-no with the man.

Don't bother with a detailed, snazzy 100-slide presentation

A lot of groundwork has gone into the meeting from his side already. Read: he can probably predict the slide content. Have a crisp synopsis, that captures the idea clearly ready, instead.

Ensure your virtual house is in order

If you are a website or an app, know that Anandan will check it out before meeting you. You know what a less than smoothly functioning website could do to your chances.

PS: Keep your fingers crossed.