Episode 286 - Going Public. Staying Humble: Overcoming The Hidden Challenges of Great Success with AR/VR Innovator Renji Bijoy
Mar 12, 2024
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Renji Bijoy, CEO of Immersed, discusses leading in AR/VR industry as a Christian. Talks about challenges, successes, and staying grounded in faith amidst worldly success. Explores importance of humility, faith in business, and prioritizing beliefs over financial gains.
Renji Bijoy emphasizes the importance of faithfulness in maintaining success as Immersed considers going public.
Renji Bijoy highlights the significance of seeking humility in business leadership guided by spiritual values.
Deep dives
Renji Bajoy's Vision for Immersed in ARVR Industry
Renji Bajoy, the CEO of Immersed, shares his unique perspective on leading and innovating in the ARVR industry. Despite potential challenges and doubts in the industry, Renji and his team have embraced the opportunity, believing that a VR world driven by believers can offer a positive alternative. Their faith has served as a grounding force amidst the highs and lows of business success, motivating them to stay open about their beliefs.
Navigating the Challenges of the VR Industry
Renji reflects on the fast-paced changes in the VR industry, highlighting the seven-year journey of Immersed and the hurdles faced in a competitive market. Despite entering the VR 'trough of sorrow,' their persistence and patience have led to significant user usage data accumulation, attracting interest from tech giants. Renji's focus remains on building an impact culture with a redemptive vision for spatial computing.
Incorporating Faithfulness into Business Success
As Immersed considers going public, Renji emphasizes the importance of maintaining faithfulness amidst growing success. He underscores the significance of knowing his identity in Christ, acknowledging the distinction between worldly achievements and spiritual grounding. Renji's approach to leading Immersed reflects a commitment to honoring God's purpose and impacting culture positively.
Leading with Humility and Faith in Business
Renji shares insights on combating pride and seeking humility in business leadership. He emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit in fostering humility and guiding decisions. Renji's commitment to running the company in alignment with his faith demonstrates a willingness to prioritize spiritual values over worldly success, illustrating a deep-rooted reliance on God's guidance.
Everyone has different end goals for what they’d call ultimate success, but most of us are chasing after something.
For many entrepreneurs, “going public” stands as the ultimate sign that you’ve truly “made it.” And if that’s the case, then today’s guest, Renji Bijoy, is on the verge of making it.
But that’s not what keeps him going.
Renji is the CEO and Founder of Immersed, the company behind the world’s most used AR/VR app on the planet. In an industry full of potential dangers where Christians are quick to back away, Renji and his team have decided to lean in.
In this conversation, Renji’s talks with Joey Honescko and Henry Kaestner about what it’s like to lead and innovate in a new, emerging industry. He and Henry will also share how their faith has kept them grounded in the highs and lows that come with worldly success.