In our conversation with Rishi Kumar, Co-Founder and CEO of Kashable, he shares his inspiring journey from immigrating to the US from India with just $200 and a dream. We dissect his time on Wallstreet, and he takes us down memory lane, sharing the story of his success, his failures, and his regrets.

Takeaways

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and GoPro Story

04:07 Rishi's Background and Current Work

08:14 Rishi's Childhood and First Business

11:31 Leadership and Accidental Leader

15:45 Challenges of Moving to the US

24:23 Defining Success

25:06 Defining Success and Dimensions of Success

26:09 Leaving Wall Street and Seeking Fulfillment

27:18 Defining Success on a Multifaceted Basis

29:35 Advice for 18-Year-Old Self

30:34 The Limitations of Technical Skill

31:32 The Importance of Understanding Domains and Building Relationships

33:03 Being Comfortable with Someone Outpacing You

36:00 Balancing Achievement and Fulfillment

37:17 Challenges in Starting Kashable

38:38 Navigating the Enterprise Sale Process

40:33 Being Unemployable as a Founder and CEO

42:09 Regrets and Employability

43:03 Assessing Fit in Investors and Board Members

45:12 Building a Board of Directors

49:50 Navigating the Process of Finding Investors

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