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Finding More Time vs. More Energy | Immad Akhund (father of 2, co-founder and CEO, Mercury)

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Apr 4, 2024
Immad Akhund, Co-founder and CEO of Mercury, discusses starting a family young, founding companies, balancing time vs. energy, and skill-building with kids. He shares insights on disagreements with spouses and draws parallels between building a family and a startup.
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ANECDOTE

Immad's Early Global Moves

  • Immad Akhund moved from Pakistan to the UK at age nine, adapting to a new culture and language.
  • He then moved to the US at 23 to pursue his second startup, showing early global mobility.
INSIGHT

Startups Bring Energy and Purpose

  • Immad felt his startup work was energizing compared to his previous job at Bloomberg which drained his motivation.
  • Building companies gave him purpose beyond financial incentives, fueling his entrepreneurial drive.
ADVICE

Prioritize Energy Over Time

  • To balance startups and family, focus on energy rather than just managing time.
  • Doing what energizes you and finding joy in your kids helps sustain long-term productivity.
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