Significant Career Lesson From a Co-Founder and CTO at Koru Global Inc
Devarshan's most significant career lesson is "the value of resilience," a crucial trait given their experience founding three startups—including Koru Global—after previous ventures, Cell Lab and Finding Spaces, did not progress beyond the initial stages. This resilience has been key to navigating challenges and achieving success.
Resilience, Entrepreneurship, Startup Development, Technology Leadership, Overcoming Challenges
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
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Devarshan Patel
Co-Founder & CTO
Koru Global Inc
Arizona State University IRA Fulton and Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey
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Business & Related, Business Management & Admin, Entrepreneurship
Technology
Product / Service / Software Development and Management
International Student, Scholarship Recipient, Immigrant, Worked 20+ Hours in School, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Resilience is crucial in the tech industry where setbacks are common.
2. Don't be discouraged by failed projects; learn from mistakes and keep pushing forward.
3. Focus on your goals and navigate challenges by building resilience when leading a startup and working with stakeholders.
Transcript
What is one lesson that you've learned that has proven significant in your career?
The most significant lesson I've learned is the value of resilience. In the tech industry, things don't always go as planned, and setbacks are often part of the journey.
For me, CORU wasn't my first startup; it was actually the third. My previous two ideas were ones no one has ever heard of, beyond my circle of friends, family, and others.
I started a consumer mobile internet serving tech company called Cell Lab. I also co-founded a startup called Finding Spaces, which helped customers find real estate solutions. However, that never came out of the ideation or development stage.
It's crucial to keep pushing forward, learning from mistakes, and staying focused on your goals. Resilience has been key to my growth and success, especially in navigating the challenges of leading a startup and working with stakeholders.