Gil Eyal: How Being a People Person Made Me Successful

Four years ago Gil Eyal sold HYPR - a software business which revolutionized the way big agencies and brands run influencer marketing. 

Today, Gil runs a venture capital firm which adds value to consumer tech companies by bringing celebrities onboard. 

In this episode, we discuss overcoming a post-exit identity crisis, building a personal brand, dealing with celebrities and becoming an investor. 

Connect with Gil: 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gileyal

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(00:00:00) Intro 
(00:01:17) Welcome 
(00:09:33) The role and impact of Influence Marketing 
(00:14:41) The struggle and lessons of selling a company 
(00:16:55) Dealing with separation and moving on after selling 
(00:19:38) Retaining financial interest and future prospects 
(00:20:37) Reflections on past experiences as a founder and transition into an investor 
(00:24:02) Advice for someone selling their company 
(00:26:37) Building personal brand post-exit 
(00:28:25) Reflecting on mentorship and investment choices 
(00:30:06) Balancing relationship with personal life post-exit 
(00:32:46) The impact of investing on mentorship 
(00:35:06) The effect of an exit on family 
(00:37:33) Prospects for children becoming entrepreneurs 
(00:38:31) Future as an investor 
(00:39:10) Challenges in the investment industry
(00:39:33) The challenges of being an investor
(00:41:20) Personal risk in investments 
(00:43:24) Advice on angel investing 
(00:45:32) Joining a group and surrounding yourself with experts 
(00:46:17) What to do after an exit 
(00:48:02) Changing your lifestyle post-exit