Exit Paradox Alex Bean. From $2.5B Exit to Fulfillment and Impact.
Jul 24, 2024
Alex Bean, founder of the $2.5 billion fintech company Divvi, now runs a VC firm called Tandem and authored 'The Factory for Good.' He dives into the emotional ups and downs after a big exit, sharing feelings of joy mixed with unexpected unfulfillment. Alex emphasizes the importance of finding purpose beyond wealth, nurturing relationships, and impacting future generations. He discusses transforming personal finance to focus on social good and exploring one's unique strengths for fulfillment. His insights aim to inspire a meaningful legacy.
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Anticlimactic Exit
- Alex Bean felt proud and excited after selling his company, Divvi, but the experience was anticlimactic.
- The expected euphoric moment never arrived, due to legal nuances and delays.
Post-Exit Blues
- After the initial honeymoon phase post-exit, Alex Bean experienced boredom and a lack of fulfillment.
- He felt jealous of friends still working, missing the sense of purpose and accomplishment.
Searching for Fulfillment
- To combat boredom, Alex Bean pursued various activities like pickleball, mountain climbing, piano, and magic lessons.
- These activities kept him busy but didn't provide the fulfillment he sought.