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Vinay Hiremath co-founded Loom and sold it for nearly $1 billion… then walked away from $60 million, gave most of his early money to his parents, and now he’s looking for internships.

Here’s what we talk about:

• How Vinay went from broke stoner to $50–70 million exit
• Why he voluntarily left tens of millions on the table—and doesn’t regret it
• The emotional crash that came after the deal closed
  What happens when your ego, identity, and wealth all collide
• The moment he paid off his parents’ mortgage—and why it meant more than the money
• His portfolio breakdown (hint: half of it’s just sitting in cash)
• Why he’s now learning physics and applying for internships in robotics
• The surprising amount of money he thinks you actually need to be free

Cool Links:

• Hampton https://www.joinhampton.com/
• Lower Street https://www.lowerstreet.co/
• Vinay’s Blog Post: I’m Rich and Have No Idea What To Do With My Life vinay.sh/i-am-rich-and-have-no-idea-what-to-do-with-my-life
• Kubera – Net Worth Tracker https://www.kubera.com/
• Monarch Money https://www.monarchmoney.com/

Chapters:

(00:00 ) Introduction and Personal Struggles

(06:24 ) Vinay's Early Life and Education

(08:43 ) Starting Loom and Early Challenges
(12:40 ) Loom's Growth and Success
(17:18 ) Vinay's Personal Finance Journey
(22:25 ) Reflecting on Wealth and Identity
(26:40 ) The Viral Blog Post
(29:15 ) Overcoming Childhood Challenges
(30:10 ) Selling the Company: Mixed Emotions
(32:37 ) Post-Exit Life: Investments and Strategies
(34:49 ) Embracing Chaos and Self-Discovery
(42:41 ) Financial Habits and Spending
(48:00 ) Pursuing New Passions and Learning
(53:21 ) Calculating Financial Freedom

This podcast is a ridiculous concept: high-net-worth people reveal their personal finances.

Inspired by real conversations happening in the Hampton community.

Your Host:
Sam Parr

• Founder of Hampton, a private community for CEOs.
• Sold his last company, The Hustle, for tens of millions.