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If you're a founder doing at least $3M/year in sales, check out Hampton: https://www.joinhampton.com/).
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.