
About this episode
In this episode, Luc Pettett shares his journey from being a software engineer to founding and exiting multiple businesses, including Punters and Telescope. He discusses the importance of taking time to reflect post-exit, the challenges of navigating life after a successful sale, and the mindset shift that occurs when starting a new venture. Luc emphasizes the role of AI in finance and the significance of timing when considering an exit from a business.
Takeaways
- Luc Pettett founded Punters and sold it to NewsCorp Australia.
- Post-exit, he took time off to travel and reflect.
- He focused on learning about AI and finance after his exit.
- His new venture, Telescope, aims to disrupt finance with AI.
- The importance of patience and not rushing into the next venture.
- Mindset changes significantly after a first business exit.
- Building a good business is more important than just financial gain.
- AI is set to massively disrupt the finance industry.
- Timing is crucial when considering an exit from a business.
- It's essential to be comfortable with the idea of exiting.
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