I established a talent agency focused on food reviews shortly after TikTok's launch, recognizing the potential of short videos in marketing.

The world is moving towards independent brands and individuals, and I believe we are all meant to work for ourselves rather than follow hierarchies or traditional 9-to-5 jobs.

The next four years will likely see a surge in creativity and entrepreneurship, as people are empowered to act on their ideas, especially if they have the time and resources to do so.

Agency in entrepreneurship allows individuals to express their ideas and have a meaningful impact on the world, which is essential in today's economy. I've had seven startups that went from $0 to a million in their first 12 months and three that have gone over $10 million. I've also run an entrepreneur accelerator for 5,500 companies, so I spend a lot of time thinking about entrepreneurship.

Instead of managing creatives directly, I decided to develop an AI-powered product to empower creators and automate content creation, alleviating their pain points.

Leaving Google wasn't about starting a company; it was about personal growth and experiencing new things, which eventually led me to work with early-stage teams.

After 18 years of not making money with my first company, I realized that success takes time, similar to how Airbnb took years to become profitable.

In the future, content consumption will be driven by creator-led production, similar to how startups invigorate industries.

After college, I worked at a biotech firm but felt the slow career progression pushed me to pursue entrepreneurship, especially after a roommate suggested we start a company together.