Listen "From Hedge Funds to Helping 5 Million Kids Read — Ashish Gupta on Purposeful Pivots"
Episode Synopsis
What do you do when you’ve made it… but still feel the pull to do something that matters more?Ashish Gupta spent 20 years in finance — investment banking, hedge funds, venture — before pivoting into social impact and edtech. Now, he’s helping millions of children learn to read in both English & Spanish through Amira Learning. But getting there meant letting go of a comfortable path, redefining success, and learning to trust something deeper than a spreadsheet.In this episode, we dive into:Why Ashish left Wall Street to follow purpose over profitHow to mentor your kids (and yourself) into discovering their true sparkWhy timing, self-awareness, and risk tolerance matter more than "passion"The one conversation every student and parent should have before collegeHow karaoke, captions, and cross-cultural storytelling relate to literacy If you're navigating career shifts, parenting through pressure, or simply trying to figure out your next move — Ashish brings rare perspective and hard-earned wisdom.... 🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen! https://open.spotify.com/show/6z8gqti8Is2eQZmqzkReoU?si=bccc805c4cda4114&nd=1&dlsi=6ca8929f9c6849b4 💡 Want to be a guest? Visit foundingup.com/un-charted-podcast or email us at [email protected]. 👀 Watch more episodes and subscribe to stay inspired: https://www.youtube.com/@FoundingUp…📚Find out more about Amira Learning: https://amiralearning.com/
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