From Founder to Freedom: A Post-Acquisition Journey

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 _____________________________________________________ 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