Exit Paradox

An anonymous retired founder discusses overcoming money addiction and focusing on energy instead of wealth post-exit. They reflect on the struggles in retirement, forming an anonymous support group, balancing providing for children, and finding fulfillment in meaningful activities. The episode delves into the concept of 'enough' money, emotional reflections on selling a business, and navigating post-retirement fulfillment.

Laurent Vernhes, a seasoned entrepreneur, built the luxury travel brand Tablet Hotels before pivoting to the wine industry. He discusses the art of creating luxury brands and the emotional bonds that fuel business success. With a focus on quality and authenticity, Laurent shares insights on balancing growth while preserving artistic integrity. He reflects on the transformative nature of financial success and emphasizes the importance of personal intent in entrepreneurial endeavors, revealing how experiences shape one’s creative journey.

Keith Smith, an exited founder and single dad, discusses mental health, purpose, and the creator economy. He shares insights on balancing business and parenthood, self-reflection post-exit, addressing mental health stigma among entrepreneurs, and transitioning from wealth to personal growth. Keith also talks about the importance of therapy, self-discovery, and empowering creators with AI tools.

Entrepreneur Kunal Tulsiani shares insights on spiritual growth post-exit: applying Vedantic principles, balancing business and self-actualization, managing desires over wealth, and building a philosophy-focused business. Discusses impact investing, self-discovery, and stages of spiritual development, emphasizing the importance of gratitude, service mentality, and inner peace.

Connor Tomkies, founder of SupportNinja, shares his exit journey and preference for buying businesses. Topics include selling a company, lessons learned, Operator Equity, EOS system, managing creative impulse, dealing with sudden wealth, and reflections on ego and success.

Sriram Gollapalli, an exited tech founder turned investor, reflects on his post-exit journey, including estate planning and angel investing. He shares insights on life after selling his business, managing time, and the challenges of transitioning from founder to employee. Sriram also discusses his motivation for starting a new business and the growth of his Longangle community.

Ari Katz, exited founder of a top dermatology chain, shares his transition to revolutionizing mental health with psychedelic medicine. Topics include selling his business, seeking help for mental health, utilizing financial freedom, launching Roar, the effects of psychedelics, and applying neuroplasticity for personal growth.

Entrepreneur Matt Matros shares overcoming struggles after selling his business, battling depression, regret, and alcohol addiction. Discusses post-exit challenges, therapy, love languages, personal growth tools, and reflections on fulfillment, happiness, and family legacy.

Nick Telson-Sillett, the host of 'Pitch Deck' podcast, discusses angel investing, personal growth post-business sale, stress management, motivations for success, and reflections on selling a company. He shares insights on purpose, achievement, and the transition from investor to operator.

Dan Reich has sold 4 successful companies so far, but he's far from finished. Retirement isn't in his plans anytime soon. What drives his relentless hunger, creativity and energy? How does he find such clear direction so quickly after each exit? In this episode, Dan offers an insightful look into his journey, sharing his practical wisdom in an honest and straightforward manner. _____________________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00:00: Intro 00:01:12: Welcome 00:01:15: Deep dive into money happiness 00:01:31: Exploring the concept of fulfillment 00:03:17: Discussion on the merits of angel investing 00:03:30: Sharing important lessons from a big exit 00:03:59: Advice post sellingyour company 00:04:37: Importance of introspection and how to stimulate it 00:05:20: Anastasia's method for choosing the people she surrounds herself with 00:06:03: An insight into Anastasia's first business venture and exit 00:07:37: Discussing life changing exits 00:09:57: Identifying the role of competitiveness and love for the game 00:12:01: A discussion on business growth and potential plans for future businesses 00:13:36: Reflecting on Anastasia's childhood and how it influenced her entrepreneurial journey 00:16:06: Anastasia's family background and her deviation from traditional career paths 00:19:39: Investigating patterns between successful entrepreneurs and their backgrounds 00:20:01: Different types of entrepreneurs and Anastasia classifying herself 00:21:15: The effect of Anastasia's first job on her entrepreneurial drive. 00:22:09: Overcoming Challenges 00:22:47: The Importance of Having a Purpose 00:23:17: Post-Exit Reflections 00:24:15: Post-Exit Depression 00:25:13: Realising Money Isn't Everything 00:26:15: Life and Death Situations 00:27:15: Importance of Building Companies with Amazing People 00:29:18: The Excitement of Seeing a Company Grow 00:33:44: Fulfillment from Impacting Lives 00:34:30: Achieving Success By Helping Others 00:37:33: Philanthropy Projects 00:41:13: Valuing Both Global and Individual Impacts 00:41:18: Personal Life and Hobbies 00:42:10: Current Daily Routine 00:42:48: Personal Prioritizations 00:43:38: Discussion on marketplace and venture studio 00:44:30: Discussion on Company Builders 00:45:14: Discussion on "Die with Zero" and living life based on experiences 00:46:25: Perspective on building businesses 00:47:42: Discussing the regret minimization framework 00:48:58: Discussion on societal treadmill and introspective questions 00:50:47: Perspective on being an entrepreneur 00:51:25: Events that shaped the speaker 00:53:12: Closing the interview