Galina Chifina at RTP Global has a founder-first philosophy with specific rules for India including only backing founder-led companies where the founding team keeps well above 15% equity, and she's known for backing exceptional founders even at the pure idea stage when she has high conviction on the person. She spearheaded RTP Global's expansion into India and Southeast Asia by methodically building local networks through repeat founders and portfolio company alumni, and shows a strong bias toward mission-driven founders in climate and agritech who genuinely want to change the world.