Founder learns to listen over selling, leading to engaged conversation at a coffee shop.
My Week of Active Listening, Part 2: Why Founders Need to Shut Up and Sell Less

Last week, I committed to a little experiment – listening more, talking less. It's been eye-opening, especially when it comes…

Caricatures of tech moguls in a lab, showcasing the balance between obsession and success.
The Curse of Obsession: Lessons from Tech’s Most Driven (And Dangerous) Leaders

We're told to "follow our passion", that relentless focus is the key to greatness. But Robert Bruce Shaw's "All In"…

Split office scene depicting the shift from risk-aversion to embracing calculated risks in venture building.
Embracing the Calculated Risk: Why Venture Building Demands a Different Risk Tolerance

Intro Most successful founders, especially those from more traditional backgrounds, are fairly risk-averse. You learn to analyze data, mitigate potential…

Whimsical office scene with founders moving from ego-driven roles to embracing teamwork and adaptability in venture building.
The Ego Trap: How Unlearning Your Past Success Can Supercharge Your Venture Building Ventures

Intro Here's a hard truth: the same traits that helped you climb the corporate ladder, or even launch a previous…

The “Always Be Building” Mindset: Why Venture Building Is as Much About Mental Strength as Market Savvy

Intro Venture building gets a lot of hype – the potential for massive returns, disrupting industries, all that good stuff.…

Due Diligence Beyond the Financials: Assessing Your Startup’s “X Factors”

Investors don't just look at your spreadsheet projections. They're sizing YOU up, and trying to assess the less tangible factors…

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Hello, I'm Trai Sasatavadhana. I'm a part strategist, part mentor, and an all-around catalyst for some of the most exciting ventures emerging in the market.

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