Ditching Hourly Shachar Meir - How To Go Solo After 20 Years In Corporate (And What To Expect)
Nov 18, 2025
Shachar Meir, a former data leader at PayPal and Meta, shares his journey from corporate management to solo consulting. He discusses the factors that motivated his transition, including career stagnation and personal loss. Shachar reveals practical steps for landing initial clients, the emotional challenges of solopreneurship, and the importance of networking. He highlights how leveraging LinkedIn and content creation has helped grow his business. Finally, he offers valuable advice on managing finances and building a supportive network.
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From Corporate Data Lead To Solo Advisor
- Shachar left Meta after 20 years in data to become an independent advisor using a playbook he'd developed fixing data teams.
- He believed advising multiple companies would amplify his impact versus being a CDO at one company.
Catalyst: Life Events And Career Questions
- Three factors pushed Shachar to go solo: career direction uncertainty, desire for life balance, and a team member's sudden death.
- Those combined made him prioritize living now and seeking flexibility outside big-company constraints.
Set Up Infrastructure And Probe Your Network
- Start with the legal and financial basics: incorporate, open a bank account, and get an accountant.
- Begin tapping your network before leaving and ask people "what's your biggest problem?" to find clients.
