To build something.
I write this as my content feed is now filled with only two podcasts, the Founders Podcast and Invest Like the Best. I'm filled with tales of the greatness of people obsessed with just one thing, and my mind is filled with questioning how to do just that.
I had the privilege of interacting with Mr Asipu Venkat, the Estate Manager. A lovely interaction with him, hearing him reflect on his time in the forces?
Wonderful.
He seemed settled. He seemed at peace. In a routine, in an adequate regimen. Made me feel like the fruits of a man who knew what he wanted to do, did what he wanted to and reaped the rewards now by relaxing.
This leads me to question. What am I doing?
I've realised this. I love finance. I absolutely adore finance, the markets, the banking ecosystem and the economy. I want to build something in this.
Yes, the fintech ecosystem is crowded. The ecosystem is filled with talented people building excellent integrations. But me? I'd build something that I'm deeply passionate about. And that is? Saving money.
I've realised that most startups fail because they don't know how much they are spending. I remember it was Peter Thiel who said startups need to be durable and not focus on growth. The profit is made decades from now.
That's only possible by saving money. I think it's my duty to help startups save. RazorpayX, Karbon, and all other corporate credit cards assume the barrier is credit access. They're wrong.
Indian startups are no different from those in the US. They don't care about the money; they've fundraised enough. I need to help them better know where their spending is going.
I want to build a corporate credit card empire to help startups survive.