I spent time in the Himalayas, embracing solitude and meeting remarkable individuals, which played a huge role in shaping me and discovering my inner power.

I took a year off after leaving Groupon to explore what I wanted to do next, which allowed me to pursue the idea of supersonic flight without the fear of it being a dead end.

After Looped was acquired, I took a mid-career sabbatical to travel and invest, but I realized I didn't enjoy being a seed investor.

Taking a year off between jobs can be incredibly beneficial; it allows for exploration, learning, and reconnecting with life.

I initially pursued a career in tech, working at Amazon and Groupon, but I found that chasing what I thought I knew gave me a sense of competence without purpose, leading me to realize the importance of following my passions.

After Parse was acquired by Facebook, I took a break and traveled for two years, which was a refreshing change after years of working non-stop.

I reinvented myself after selling my business by immersing myself in personal development and reading influential books, which shaped my approach to building Lululemon.

After quitting my job at Amazon, I moved to San Francisco where I found a co-founder and began working on various startup ideas without being picky about the market.

I realized that technology could enable reforestation and conservation solutions, leading me to start Pachama.