CK Kim is a serial tech entrepreneur who recently completed his second exit, exceeding $510M. To recover, CK took a year -long sabbatical. During his travels, he reflected on his experiences and distilled his insights into clear and powerful ideas. In this episode, we discussed the importance of soul search, secrets to post -exit happiness, the impact of the sale on his young family, and the excitement of supporting start-up founders.
CK Kim's website: https://www.changkim.me/
More about CK's sabbatical leave: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/changkim_on-sabbatical-activity-7195448168396861440-zcvW/?utm_medium=member_desktop&utm_source=share
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TIME STAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
00:50 The Journey of Starting and Selling Two Companies
04:55 Transitioning from Founder to Employee
09:15 Life After the Exit: Rest and Recovery
23:00 Long-Term Thinking and Finding the Right Path
29:15 The Importance of Soul Searching and Rest
33:40 The Power of Conversations
40:05 FInding Meaning and Purpose
43:00 Managing Imposter Syndrome
48:45 The Fulfillment of Parenthood
51:30 Creating a Platform for Sharing Wisdom
