US EditionLoom co-founder Vinay Hiremath’s revelations after $975 million sale: ‘I am rich… have no idea what to do with my life’
- Vinay Hiremath, the Indian-origin co-founder of Loom, sold his company to Atlassian for $975 million in 2023, which led him to question his purpose in life.
- In a blog post, Hiremath described his breakup and insecurities, stating, "It hurts to even type this out" and reflected on his struggle for direction after the sale.
- Now 33, Hiremath is studying physics in Hawaii and aims to start a new company, acknowledging that it doesn't need to match Loom's success.
- He declined a $60 million offer to stay with Atlassian and shared his journey of self-discovery and uncertainty in his blog.
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Loom co-founder Vinay Hiremath’s revelations after $975 million sale: ‘I am rich… have no idea what to do with my life’
Vinay Hiremath, founder of Loom, shared feelings of confusion and insecurity after selling his startup for $975 million. In a blog, he reflected on his newfound freedom and struggles with career decisions, including his relationship and aspirations, following the acquisition by Atlassian.
"No Idea What To Do": Indian-Origin Entrepreneur Struggling To Find Purpose After Selling $975 Million Firm
Vinay Hiremath, the Indian-origin co-founder of Loom who sold his company to Atlassian for $975 million in 2023, recently opened up about the insecurities he's experienced since achieving immense wealth. In a blog post titled "I am rich and I have no idea what to do with my life," Mr Hiremath reflected on his struggle to find purpose after selling his company. He wrote, "Life has been a haze this last year. After selling my company, I find mysel…
‘I am rich and I have no idea what to do’: Vinay Hiremath after selling startup for $975 million
The Indian-origin co-founder of Loom also described breaking up with his girlfriend as 'extremely painful' but the 'right call'. 'If my ex is reading this. Thank you for everything. I am sorry I couldn’t be what you needed me to be,' he wrote.
Founder of Loom, Vinay Hiremath, faces existential crisis after $1 billion startup sale
Vinay Hiremath, the co-founder of Loom, sold his startup for $975 million to Australian software giant Atlassian in 2023. Despite this massive success, Hiremath found himself struggling with an existential crisis, as he wrote in his blog post titled, “I am rich and have no idea what to do with my life.” Loom, co-founded by Hiremath, Shahed Khan, and Joe Thomas, was a video-messaging platform known for its simplicity and efficiency, boasting over…
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