In our conversation with Rishi Kumar, Co-Founder and CEO of Kashable, he shares his inspiring journey from immigrating to the US from India with just $200 and a dream. We dissect his time on Wallstreet, and he takes us down memory lane, sharing the story of his success, his failures, and his regrets.
Takeaways
- Overcoming challenges as an immigrant
- The importance of a strong partnership with a co-founder
- Defining success on your own terms
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and GoPro Story
04:07 Rishi's Background and Current Work
08:14 Rishi's Childhood and First Business
11:31 Leadership and Accidental Leader
15:45 Challenges of Moving to the US
24:23 Defining Success
25:06 Defining Success and Dimensions of Success
26:09 Leaving Wall Street and Seeking Fulfillment
27:18 Defining Success on a Multifaceted Basis
29:35 Advice for 18-Year-Old Self
30:34 The Limitations of Technical Skill
31:32 The Importance of Understanding Domains and Building Relationships
33:03 Being Comfortable with Someone Outpacing You
36:00 Balancing Achievement and Fulfillment
37:17 Challenges in Starting Kashable
38:38 Navigating the Enterprise Sale Process
40:33 Being Unemployable as a Founder and CEO
42:09 Regrets and Employability
43:03 Assessing Fit in Investors and Board Members
45:12 Building a Board of Directors
49:50 Navigating the Process of Finding Investors
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