Lessons from Failing His Way to Building 10+ Businesses, The Sweet Spot For Finding Co-Founders, And The Software Flops That Positioned Him for the AI Revolution, With Deepak Shukla

Today, I’m speaking with Deepak Shukla, serial entrepreneur and CEO at Pearl Lemon Group, a diverse portfolio of 10+ companies, some of them very brick and mortar, like pet transport and event catering.We talked about:* why going into business with old friends often doesn’t work* what the sweet spot for finding business partners and co-founders actually is, and how to align expectations upfront to prevent painful breakdowns later* how a string of software company failures actually turned out to be good luck* how persistence, even with two years of zero traction, led to breakthrough successEnjoy my conversation with Deepak!Learn more about your FounderEQ and get your score for free in 5 minutes here. If you enjoyed this week's episode, please consider: * Subscribing to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. * Giving a rating and reviewing the podcast on Apple Podcasts. (Even a short two-sentence review helps!)Want support in leveling up your leadership? Send an email to [email protected] to learn how we can work together. Get full access to The High-EQ Founder by Renita Kalhorn at renitakalhorn.substack.com/subscribe