In this episode of Beyond the Deal, host Michael Wagman sits down with Litan Yahav, a 2x tech founder who successfully exited his company and transitioned into real estate syndications and private equity investing. Litan shares his journey from the diamond industry startup world to launching VYZER, a wealth management platform designed to help investors track and optimize their portfolios.

Litan opens up about the psychology of selling a business, navigating venture capital stress, and the key lessons he learned from scaling and exiting a company. He also shares why he shifted from active real estate investing to passive syndications, how he built a tech platform for wealth tracking, and what he sees in today’s real estate and private equity markets.

If you’re a founder, investor, or entrepreneur looking to scale your investments and gain financial clarity, this episode is packed with insights on business exits, stress management, and investment strategy.

Key Takeaways:

✅ How Litan built & sold a successful tech startup in just 3 years

✅ The emotional & strategic decisions behind an exit

✅ Why he pivoted to passive real estate investing & syndications

✅ The biggest financial mistakes & lessons learned post-exit

✅ How VYZER helps investors manage their wealth efficiently

✅ What’s happening in today’s private equity & real estate markets

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Welcome to Beyond the Deal Podcast with Michael Wagman

00:01:32 Entrepreneurial Journey from Israel to the Diamond Industry

00:02:50 The Psychology of a Successful Startup Exit

00:04:06 Transitioning from Startup to Autonomous Subsidiary

00:05:16 Transitioning to Operational Focus in Diamond Technology  

00:06:37 Transitioning from Active Rentals to Passive LP Investments

00:07:46 Visor: Simplifying Wealth Management

00:08:53 Insights from $10 Billion Data in Private Markets

00:10:07 Shifts in Private Real Estate Investment Trends

00:11:28 The Rise of Search Funds and Cash Flowing Businesses

00:12:43 Navigating the Tech Startup Roller Coaster

00:14:06 The Hidden Struggles of Successful Entrepreneurs

00:15:20 Embracing the Stress of Entrepreneurship

00:16:41 Balancing Work and Family Time  

00:17:55 Importance of Negotiation Skills and Podcast Recommendations

00:19:07 Daily Habits for Entrepreneurial Success

00:20:22 Gratitude and Introduction

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