A Founder's Life
Join me as I explore the powerful intersection of entrepreneurship, health & wellness, and parenthood. In each episode, I’ll be interviewing inspiring individuals who excel in one or more of these areas, sharing their stories, insights, and lessons. My goal is to provide valuable takeaways that can help you thrive both personally and professionally.
A Founder's Life
Ep #23 - Startup Lessons They Don’t Teach in Grad School - Reeto Mookherjee
In this episode of A Founder’s Life, host Leo Gestetner sits down with Reeto Mookherjee, co-founder and CEO of Angler AI, to discuss his journey from academic researcher to startup founder. Reeto shares the pivotal moments that changed his life—from turning down a tenure-track role to founding an AI-driven adtech company solving real-world marketing challenges in the post-privacy era.
Whether you’re a data-driven leader, aspiring entrepreneur, or founder juggling family and business, this conversation is packed with relatable lessons.
🔍 What you’ll learn:
• The mindset shift that took Reeto from academia to entrepreneurship
• How to build AI-powered solutions for privacy-conscious marketing
• The role of mentorship and networks in startup success
• Balancing startup chaos with family life and mental health
• Why “starting now” is the best advice for any aspiring founder
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⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
01:00 - Reeto’s journey from academia to industry
04:00 - Founding Angler AI in the wake of Apple’s privacy changes
07:30 - Balancing startup life with family responsibilities
10:30 - The importance of mental health and mentorship
13:00 - Why community and networks matter more than ever
15:30 - How Reeto defines a balanced life
17:00 - The pivotal moment that changed Reeto’s career
22:30 - Reeto’s best advice for aspiring founders
27:00 - How to connect with Reeto
Learn more about Angler.AI:
https://www.getangler.ai/
Connect With Reeto:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/reetomookherjee/
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