Dan Reich has sold 4 successful companies so far, but he's far from finished. Retirement isn't in his plans anytime soon. What drives his relentless hunger, creativity and energy? How does he find such clear direction so quickly after each exit? In this episode, Dan offers an insightful look into his journey, sharing his practical wisdom in an honest and straightforward manner.
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Timestamps:
00:00:00: Intro
00:01:12: Welcome
00:01:15: Deep dive into money happiness
00:01:31: Exploring the concept of fulfillment
00:03:17: Discussion on the merits of angel investing
00:03:30: Sharing important lessons from a big exit
00:03:59: Advice post sellingyour company
00:04:37: Importance of introspection and how to stimulate it
00:05:20: Anastasia's method for choosing the people she surrounds herself with
00:06:03: An insight into Anastasia's first business venture and exit
00:07:37: Discussing life changing exits
00:09:57: Identifying the role of competitiveness and love for the game
00:12:01: A discussion on business growth and potential plans for future businesses
00:13:36: Reflecting on Anastasia's childhood and how it influenced her entrepreneurial journey
00:16:06: Anastasia's family background and her deviation from traditional career paths
00:19:39: Investigating patterns between successful entrepreneurs and their backgrounds
00:20:01: Different types of entrepreneurs and Anastasia classifying herself
00:21:15: The effect of Anastasia's first job on her entrepreneurial drive.
00:22:09: Overcoming Challenges
00:22:47: The Importance of Having a Purpose
00:23:17: Post-Exit Reflections
00:24:15: Post-Exit Depression
00:25:13: Realising Money Isn't Everything
00:26:15: Life and Death Situations
00:27:15: Importance of Building Companies with Amazing People
00:29:18: The Excitement of Seeing a Company Grow
00:33:44: Fulfillment from Impacting Lives
00:34:30: Achieving Success By Helping Others
00:37:33: Philanthropy Projects
00:41:13: Valuing Both Global and Individual Impacts
00:41:18: Personal Life and Hobbies
00:42:10: Current Daily Routine
00:42:48: Personal Prioritizations
00:43:38: Discussion on marketplace and venture studio
00:44:30: Discussion on Company Builders
00:45:14: Discussion on "Die with Zero" and living life based on experiences
00:46:25: Perspective on building businesses
00:47:42: Discussing the regret minimization framework
00:48:58: Discussion on societal treadmill and introspective questions
00:50:47: Perspective on being an entrepreneur
00:51:25: Events that shaped the speaker
00:53:12: Closing the interview
