Dewan's First Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/44AcLcd870CBIikhY8hctG?si=85c2b544ceba4d63

Dewan has been involved in entrepreneurship for more than 10 years. He recently exited his first and venture as a co-founder after a 7 year grind. We recap his journey and the tough lessons he learned along the way. While the venture might been seen as a failure, the journey was invaluable.

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Chapters:

00:00 You Won't Fail If You Align Your Values | E:51

03:33 Vintages of Investments

10:08 Dojo KL - The Journey

10:21 Seduced by High Valuations

11:23 Red Flags 5-6 Months in

14:27 When Is Your Gut Right Or Wrong About Uncertain Opportunities (Full Body Yes)

18:16 Navigating Stakeholders When All Is Wrong

19:53 Testing for Honesty In Partnerships

25:29 Other Co-working that blew up

27:50 Pivots & Roller Coasters (1.5 years onwards)

28:50 Addressing A Failed Partnership

30:29 Pick Your Investors Carefully

32:38 How to Practically Align Values With Stakeholders

37:55 Does Co-Working Only Wwork If You Are the Landlord

42:35 Evolution of Dojo Services

45:15 Problems With New Business Model

53:05 Operating During Covid

57:29 The Straw That Broke The Camel's Back

01:08:55 Success Or Failure For Dojo

01:11:08 How It Ended

01:11:33 is there brand value in co-working?

01:12:44 Cutting Losses

01:15:34 Biggest Takeaways

01:16:42 Building For Yourself

01:17:56 When Ignoring Data Is Good

01:19:40 Biggest Takeaway

01:20:57 What Is Dewans Strongest Expertise

01:28:31 Carrying Lessons Forwardr

01:36:57 Advice To Those On The Journey