What if the system you trusted failed you, and building your own became the only option? At 22, Krish Bajaj turned the chaos of international student migration into a company, leading teams older than him and making decisions without a playbook. This conversation is about ownership, signal vs noise, and building before you feel ready.
In this episode, we cover:
- Why international student mobility is structurally broken
- How founders often misunderstand the real problem
- Leading teams that are older and more experienced
- Signal vs noise as a decision-making filter
- Why boredom and “doing nothing” unlock clarity
- How habits and identity shape resilience
- A practical framework to validate ideas early
Chapters
(00:00) Intro
(01:03) What Roam Does and Why It Exists
(06:24) Why Student Migration Is Broken
(08:29) The $500 Billion Market Nobody Talks About
(13:13) The Hidden Cost Of Moving Abroad Alone
(15:32) Leading A Team Older Than You
(17:02) How To Make Experienced People Want To Follow You
(20:19) Signal vs Noise: How To Filter Ideas That Actually Work
(23:31) How To Manage Ideas Across A Team
(27:20) Pattern Recognition and Storytelling As Founder Skills
(29:59) Why Boredom Is A Superpower For Builders
(33:29) Solving Problems In Your Sleep
(35:12) Neuroscience, Habits and Keeping Your Head Straight
(38:26) How To Validate An Idea By Talking To Real People
(40:26) Go To Ground Zero With Your Customer
(42:14) Final Advice: Find Your Interest and Let It Compound
(43:21) Closing Thoughts
Connect with the guest: Krish Bajaj
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