42 min
Reality Of Building Another Company As An Exited Founder w/ Rahul Goyal The BAE HQ Podcast
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Episode 114: Amardeep Parmar (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amardeepsparmar) from The BAE HQ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-bae-hq) welcomes Rahul Goyal, exited co-founder of Spyn and co-founder of Cosmos.
In the podcast, Rahul Goyal shares his journey from aspiring to be like Warren Buffet or George Soros to becoming an entrepreneur. He recounts starting in private equity, creating and exiting Spyn, experiencing uncertainty, and then working on CityMapper and Cosmos. His background of growing up in India, influenced by his father's entrepreneurial ups and downs, shaped his desire to avoid financial instability. Despite initial ambitions, his entrepreneurial path was marked by learning through experiences rather than formal education in engineering.
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Show Notes:
00:00: Rahul's initial realisation during university about preferring to create over moving numbers, inspired by wanting to be like Warren Buffet or George Soros.
00:22: Introduction of Rahul Goyal, detailing his shift from private equity to entrepreneurship with Spin, and his experiences with CityMapper and Cosmos.
01:25: Rahul's early life in India, influenced by his father's entrepreneurial ventures and the financial instability faced, shaping his aspirations.
02:29: Discussion on parental guidance towards entrepreneurship versus traditional employment.
02:37: Rahul's educational journey from engineering to discovering his interests outside conventional career paths.
04:05: Transition into finance, exploring private markets, and Rahul's pivot towards entrepreneurship.
06:40: Experiences in business school, moving into private equity, and the realisation of wanting more than the finance world offered.
08:26: The shift from enjoying finance to seeking meaningful work and the onset of soul searching.
08:49: The inception of Spyn, transitioning from finance to hands-on entrepreneurship, and the growth of his first company.
13:20: Operational challenges and personal growth during Spyn's operation, leading to its acquisition.
15:23: Reflecting on the mindset change required from private equity to entrepreneurship, and the humbling lessons learned.
18:52: Deciding to move on from Spyn, exploring new ideas, and the dynamics with his co-founder during and post-acquisition.
21:53: Working at CityMapper, learning product management, and the adjustments made during COVID-19.
26:08: Starting Cosmos, adapting to the evolving landscape of remote work, and confronting the challenges of changing business visions.
29:17: Reflections on Cosmos, dealing with market changes, and personal evolution from the experience.
32:43: The impact of global events on startups, the critical nature of adaptability, and Rahul's continuous entrepreneurial journey.
39:23: Conclusion and reflections on Rahul's diverse experiences in entrepreneurship, learning from failures, and the ongoing process of self-discovery and adaptation.
Rahul Goyal:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulgoyal203/
Visit our website:
Join The BAE HQ: https://www.thebaehq.com/join
To see more like this: https://www.youtube.com/@thebaehq?sub_confirmation=1
Episode 114: Amardeep Parmar (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amardeepsparmar) from The BAE HQ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-bae-hq) welcomes Rahul Goyal, exited co-founder of Spyn and co-founder of Cosmos.
In the podcast, Rahul Goyal shares his journey from aspiring to be like Warren Buffet or George Soros to becoming an entrepreneur. He recounts starting in private equity, creating and exiting Spyn, experiencing uncertainty, and then working on CityMapper and Cosmos. His background of growing up in India, influenced by his father's entrepreneurial ups and downs, shaped his desire to avoid financial instability. Despite initial ambitions, his entrepreneurial path was marked by learning through experiences rather than formal education in engineering.
Message from our headline partners:
From the first time founders to the funds that back them, innovation needs different. HSBC Innovation Banking is proud to accelerate growth for tech and life science businesses, creating meaningful connections and opening up a world of opportunity for entrepreneurs and investors alike. Discover more at https://www.hsbcinnovationbanking.com/
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Show Notes:
00:00: Rahul's initial realisation during university about preferring to create over moving numbers, inspired by wanting to be like Warren Buffet or George Soros.
00:22: Introduction of Rahul Goyal, detailing his shift from private equity to entrepreneurship with Spin, and his experiences with CityMapper and Cosmos.
01:25: Rahul's early life in India, influenced by his father's entrepreneurial ventures and the financial instability faced, shaping his aspirations.
02:29: Discussion on parental guidance towards entrepreneurship versus traditional employment.
02:37: Rahul's educational journey from engineering to discovering his interests outside conventional career paths.
04:05: Transition into finance, exploring private markets, and Rahul's pivot towards entrepreneurship.
06:40: Experiences in business school, moving into private equity, and the realisation of wanting more than the finance world offered.
08:26: The shift from enjoying finance to seeking meaningful work and the onset of soul searching.
08:49: The inception of Spyn, transitioning from finance to hands-on entrepreneurship, and the growth of his first company.
13:20: Operational challenges and personal growth during Spyn's operation, leading to its acquisition.
15:23: Reflecting on the mindset change required from private equity to entrepreneurship, and the humbling lessons learned.
18:52: Deciding to move on from Spyn, exploring new ideas, and the dynamics with his co-founder during and post-acquisition.
21:53: Working at CityMapper, learning product management, and the adjustments made during COVID-19.
26:08: Starting Cosmos, adapting to the evolving landscape of remote work, and confronting the challenges of changing business visions.
29:17: Reflections on Cosmos, dealing with market changes, and personal evolution from the experience.
32:43: The impact of global events on startups, the critical nature of adaptability, and Rahul's continuous entrepreneurial journey.
39:23: Conclusion and reflections on Rahul's diverse experiences in entrepreneurship, learning from failures, and the ongoing process of self-discovery and adaptation.
Rahul Goyal:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulgoyal203/
Visit our website:
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