Sriram Gollapalli. After selling his software as a service business 8 years ago, he spent 6 years working with an acquirer before embracing his new found freedom. His calling? Investing and fostering a community of like minded investors. This episode delves into Sriram’s post exit journey. Including an introspection retreat, angel investing and the challenges of estate planning.
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Timestamps: 00:00:00: Intro
00:01:10: Welcome
00:01:19: Discussion about the sale of ILab's operation system
00:01:37: Discussion about the treatment of staff post-sale 00:01:46: Discussion about the bootstrapping process
00:01:56: Discussion about life post-exit
00:02:09: Reflection on change post-exit
00:03:01: Discussion about the financial aspects post-exit
00:03:12: Discussion about managing time after selling the business
00:03:57: Discussion about how the exit was structured
00:05:10: Discussion about joining the buyer
00:05:34: Reflection on being an employee post-exit
00:06:28: Discussion about running operations for iLabs
00:07:10: Discussion about being a creative person
00:07:39: Discussion about motivations for starting a new business
00:09:14: Reflection on the entrepreneurial journey
00:09:19: Discussion about the creation of the Longangle community
00:10:31: Discussion about the growth of the Longangle community
00:11:01: Reflection on what Longangle gives to the founder
00:13:00: Discussion on angel investing
00:18:33: Reflection on angel investing as a financial strategy
00:19:46: Reflection on time spent on angel investing
00:20:09: The Balance of Time: Mentoring, Deal Flow Sourcing, and Personal Life
00:20:29: After Exit Stage: Opportunities and Challenges
00:21:46: The Unexpected Time Investment in Startups
00:22:04: The Impact and Limitations of Being an Angel Investor
00:22:25: The Long Game of Angel Investing and the Consequences of Fundraising
00:23:16: Investment Outside of Angel Investing
00:24:37: Diversification of Portfolio: Real Estate and Broad-based Indices
00:25:11: The Desire for Simplification in Investments
00:28:19: Community Involvement: Engaging in the DC Tech Scene
00:28:58: Entrepreneurship Education for the Younger Generation
00:29:20: The Concept of "Ikigai": Defining Purpose and Intention
00:30:48: Aspirations for the Future: The Drive for Building
00:33:04: The Influence of Wealth on Time Allocation
00:34:17: Reflective and Introspective Retreats
00:36:36: The Impact and Responsibility of Wealth
00:38:17: Regrets and Reflections on Selling a Business
00:39:37: Post-Exit Mental Health: The Need for Therapy
00:41:31: Consequences of quitting and firing
00:42:32: Thoughts on Spirituality and Culture
00:44:06: Personal Growth Strategy
00:45:16: Advice for business sellers
00:49:36: Importance of Health
00:50:35: How fulfilled are you?
00:52:43: Surrounding oneself with the right people
00:55:26: Recreational activities and building networks
00:55:57: Legacy and How to be remembered
