Startups Are Madness, and Meditation Is the Lifesaver!
Imagine working at a giant like Google, where everything is under control, then jumping into the whirlwind of a startup where every day feels like a rollercoaster ride without a safety belt. That’s exactly what Cezar Sengupta experienced. Former head of major projects at Google, now CEO of fintech startup Arta Finance, which has raised over $92 million from investors like Sequoia Capital India and Ribbit Capital.
Startups Are Like the Wild West
Sengupta says risk in a big company is controlled, but in a startup — it’s chaos! No security, no routine, and the pressure to succeed is enormous. One day you’re on top of the world, the next you’re wondering, “What have I done?”
Entrepreneurs’ Secret Superpower? Meditation!
Yes, you read that right. Sengupta claims his number one survival strategy in this madness is meditation. Five to ten minutes at night, just him and himself. He learned to switch off his brain and not let the noise of the world destroy him. Cycling is also a form of meditation for him — an hour or two where no one can reach him.
Mental Health Is No Joke
Startups can easily swallow you — your family, your health, your mind. Sengupta warns that caring for mental and physical health is key for entrepreneurs. Without it, there’s only burnout.
From Google to Startup — A Massive Shift
After 15 years at Google, working on projects like Google Pay and Next Billion Users, Sengupta jumped into the unknown. It wasn’t easy. But now, with Arta Finance, he’s not just building a business; he’s teaching the world how to stay grounded and not lose their minds in this chaos.
The Bottom Line?
If you’re an entrepreneur or thinking about becoming one, forget the glam and ease. It’s a fight. But there’s a lifeline — meditation and self-care. Don’t believe it? Ask Cezar.
So, what do you think? Is meditation really the secret superpower or just another trend? Drop a comment and let’s see who’s who in this startup madness!
Source: CNBC Make It, Blic Biznis
