7 Stories, 7 Lessons: From the Diary of a Mid-Career Professional Turned Founder

 

Ravi took "the yellow circle" at the Singapore FinTech Festival 2024 to highlight his journey transitioning to entrepreneurship. Through personal anecdotes, Ravi shares lessons on resilience, balancing family and work, and maintaining perspective while navigating the highs and lows of building Qapita.

 

Key highlights:

1. Navigating Highs and Lows

  • Emotional Charting: Understanding emotional fluctuations as a founder helps improve mental resilience and communication with others.
  • Perspective Matters: Imagining tougher contexts can make startup challenges seem manageable, fostering clarity and calm.

 

2. Build a Supportive Ecosystem

  • Co-Pilots, Not Co-Passengers: Empower stakeholders, including co-founders and employees, to actively share responsibility for the startup’s direction.
  • Family as Stakeholders: Involve family in the journey and seek their forgiveness for sacrifices, as they are crucial supporters.

 

3. Constant Learning and Adaptation

  • Rediscover Learning: Cultivate the ability to learn new concepts and skills, essential for addressing diverse challenges in a startup.
  • Prepare for Opportunities: Adopt a mindset that welcomes unexpected positive surprises to explore new possibilities.

 

Conclusion:

Ravi reminds us that “life is bigger than the court.” Startup challenges, while significant, should be placed in the context of the broader journey. Balancing purpose, relationships, and learning ensures founders can grow as leaders and navigate both professional and personal highs and lows effectively.

 

Speaker:

  • Ravi Ravulaparthi, Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer, Qapita

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