Beyond the Deal
Beyond the Deal is podcast hosted by Michael Wagman. He has created a life of freedom and travel using passive income generated through real estate investing and raising capital. In this podcast Michael interviews guests who have been successful in the world of real estate investing or alternative investments, and they go beyond the deal to discuss the stories and practices that ultimately laid the groundwork to success.
Beyond the Deal
From Diamond Tech to Real Estate Syndications: Litan Yahav’s Path to Wealth
In this episode of Beyond the Deal, host Michael Wagman sits down with Litan Yahav, a 2x tech founder who successfully exited his company and transitioned into real estate syndications and private equity investing. Litan shares his journey from the diamond industry startup world to launching VYZER, a wealth management platform designed to help investors track and optimize their portfolios.
Litan opens up about the psychology of selling a business, navigating venture capital stress, and the key lessons he learned from scaling and exiting a company. He also shares why he shifted from active real estate investing to passive syndications, how he built a tech platform for wealth tracking, and what he sees in today’s real estate and private equity markets.
If you’re a founder, investor, or entrepreneur looking to scale your investments and gain financial clarity, this episode is packed with insights on business exits, stress management, and investment strategy.
Key Takeaways:
✅ How Litan built & sold a successful tech startup in just 3 years
✅ The emotional & strategic decisions behind an exit
✅ Why he pivoted to passive real estate investing & syndications
✅ The biggest financial mistakes & lessons learned post-exit
✅ How VYZER helps investors manage their wealth efficiently
✅ What’s happening in today’s private equity & real estate markets
Timestamps:
00:00:00 Welcome to Beyond the Deal Podcast with Michael Wagman
00:01:32 Entrepreneurial Journey from Israel to the Diamond Industry
00:02:50 The Psychology of a Successful Startup Exit
00:04:06 Transitioning from Startup to Autonomous Subsidiary
00:05:16 Transitioning to Operational Focus in Diamond Technology
00:06:37 Transitioning from Active Rentals to Passive LP Investments
00:07:46 Visor: Simplifying Wealth Management
00:08:53 Insights from $10 Billion Data in Private Markets
00:10:07 Shifts in Private Real Estate Investment Trends
00:11:28 The Rise of Search Funds and Cash Flowing Businesses
00:12:43 Navigating the Tech Startup Roller Coaster
00:14:06 The Hidden Struggles of Successful Entrepreneurs
00:15:20 Embracing the Stress of Entrepreneurship
00:16:41 Balancing Work and Family Time
00:17:55 Importance of Negotiation Skills and Podcast Recommendations
00:19:07 Daily Habits for Entrepreneurial Success
00:20:22 Gratitude and Introduction
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