Rashesh Shah founded Edelweiss Capital in 1995 as India's first investment bank. It took three years for the company to gain a foothold. Edelweiss then capitalized on the late 1990s IT boom and experienced phenomenal growth in its fourth year. Shah diversified the company's offerings over time into areas like private equity, insurance, and brokerage. Edelweiss listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange in 2007 and has experienced explosive growth since. Shah advises young entrepreneurs to focus on cash flow, limit the number of partners, and have emotional staying power through challenges.