Episode 16

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25th Jul 2023

The Power of a Support Network with Auri Jana

In this episode, I sit down with Auri Jana, Co-Founder of SixtyFPS, which he jumped on board with a year ago. Auri takes us on a journey from his childhood in the foothills of the Himalayas in India to his move to Berlin and his leap into entrepreneurship. 

Auri had a fascination with computers and programming from a young age and he took this with him into his working life. He shares his experiences working at Nokia, and the lessons he took from his first jobs. 

We speak in depth on the significance of a support network and Auri shares how the support of his family has played a vital role in work. Auri reflects on the hardest part of his entrepreneurial journey so far and the challenges of prioritising time as a leader. The transition from stable employment to becoming a founder can be a scary time, and Auri speaks candidly about his experiences with this and how his support network helped him to get through it.

We get insights into how Auri and his team have kept things going during the first year and Auri also offers valuable advice for anyone thinking about taking the leap into entrepreneurship.

In this episode, we cover -

  • Auri’s fascinating journey into entrepreneurship.
  • The power of having a supportive network around you.
  • Is having a co-founder essential?
  • How Auri and his team have kept up the momentum for a year.
  • The challenges Auri faced with leaving a secure job and starting a business.
  • Prioritising time as a business owner.
  • Advice for anyone taking the leap into entrepreneurship.

LEARN MORE

Slint - https://slint.dev/

Mont Ford - https://montfordrecruitment.com/

Mont Ford on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/mont-ford-recruitment/

CONNECT

Auri on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajana/

Jordan on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanluxford/

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About the Podcast

Startup Stories
We dive deep into what life is really like inside a Startup
Startup Stories is a podcast where we dive deep into what life is like inside a Startup, we find out what led the guest to entrepreneurship and why they think the way they do.

We tackle the highs and lows, and ultimately, what it takes to thrive when you have all the odds stacked against you.

We also learn about their company, what they're doing and how to overcome the hurdle of turning your idea into a reality.

My name is Jordan Luxford, founder of Mont Ford, a Tech recruitment agency in Berlin. This podcast was born because I believe there is something magical about a startup story and I hope that this podcast may encourage you one day to turn your idea into a reality

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