My Worst Investment Ever Podcast Mohan Belani – Fail Fast and Move On Even Faster
BIO: Mohan Belani is the Co-founder and CEO of e27, a startup and tech ecosystem platform focused on helping startup founders build and grow their companies.
STORY: Between 2013 to 2015, Mohan was mentally and emotionally satisfied with the status quo and never invested in himself, his capabilities, and his mindset to go to the next level.
LEARNING: Don’t avoid failure. Just learn to deal with it and handle it better.
“The true currency of life is time.”
Mohan Belani
Guest profile
Mohan Belani is the Co-founder and CEO of e27, a startup and tech ecosystem platform focused on helping startup founders build and grow their companies. He believes that startups can make the world a better place, and in order for Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem to be relevant, it needs to be driven by sustainable and impactful companies solving problems at scale. He’s invested in over 25 early-stage funds and startups across APAC and US and enjoys working with founders and helping them alleviate the challenges of building great companies, specifically around the areas of talent, funding, and market access.
Worst investment ever
Mohan’s worst investment ever was not evolving his psyche and mental state in a manner that would allow him to go forward, grow, and be where he needed to be. Between 2013 to 2015, Mohan was mentally and emotionally satisfied with the status quo and never invested in himself, his capabilities, and his mindset to go to the next level.
Lessons learned
- Surround yourself with the right people who can help you grow to the next level.
- Sometimes you need a bit of a jolt and external feedback to get you moving.
- If you want to remain relevant and continue to grow, you need to adapt and evolve constantly.
- It’s one thing to desire to change or do something positive, but it’s another to build the systems and processes to support that.
Andrew’s takeaways
- Take care of yourself and be aware of what’s going on with your ego and your drive.
Actionable advice
Sometimes you have to go through the downs to appreciate the ups. Don’t avoid failure. Just learn to deal with it and handle it better. If you fail, it’s better that it happens quicker, and you realize it faster, and then figure a way out around it.
No.1 goal for the next 12 months
Mohan’s goal for the next 12 months is to start doing new things to change the dynamic of his company and push it forward.
Parting words
“The faster you realize that time is the ultimate currency and everyone has the same amount, the better quality of life you’ll lead.”
Mohan Belani
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Connect with Mohan Belani
Andrew’s books
- How to Start Building Your Wealth Investing in the Stock Market
- My Worst Investment Ever
- 9 Valuation Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
- Transform Your Business with Dr.Deming’s 14 Points
Andrew’s online programs
- Valuation Master Class
- How to Start Building Your Wealth Investing in the Stock Market
- Finance Made Ridiculously Simple
- Become a Great Presenter and Increase Your Influence
- Transform Your Business with Dr. Deming’s 14 Points
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Further reading mentioned
- Allen Carr (January 1999), Easy Way to Stop Smoking