Ottawa, Canada: Vinay Hiremath, the Indian-American co-founder of the video messaging platform Loom, has shared his journey of self-discovery following the $975 million sale of his startup to Atlassian in 2023. In a candid blog post, Hiremath expressed the uncertainty he faces now that financial success has afforded him the freedom not to work. Despite being offered a $60 million package to stay with Atlassian as CTO, he chose to step away from the corporate world in search of a more meaningful path.

Hiremath also opened up about personal struggles, including the painful breakup of a two-year relationship, and reflected on his brief consideration of starting a robotics company, which he ultimately realized was not his true passion. He found a sense of purpose through challenging himself with a mountaineering expedition in the Himalayas and briefly exploring an initiative aimed at improving government inefficiencies.

Now 33, Hiremath has relocated to Hawaii to study physics, focusing on learning and personal growth rather than external achievements.