Chandan Lodha is the co-founder of CoinTracker, a top YC company with a $1.3B valuation.
Chandan is a startup founder who exemplifies how incorporating mindfulness practices can lead to significant worldly success. In this episode of Founder Meditations, Chandan delves into his journey through a 10-day Vipassana meditation retreat, highlighting the pivotal role his mindfulness practice has played in scaling CoinTracker to its status as a unicorn company.
(00:00) Introduction
(01:33) Chandan’s Early Years
(08:02) Founding Story of CoinTracker
(10:47) First Meditation Experience with Headspace
(14:43) Psychedelics: A Life-Changing Experience
(22:20) Chandan’s 10-Day Vipassana Retreat
(27:35) Applying Vipassana Learnings to Daily Life & Business
(30:09) Maintaining a Meditation Practice Post-Retreat
(33:36) Recommendations for Startup Founders
(34:18) Integrating Mindfulness into Startup Culture and Leadership
(38:23) The Impact of Meditation on Decision-Making and Compassion
(42:20) Meditation, Hiring Practices, and Team Dynamics
(45:02) Correlation Between Meditation and Performance
(50:24) Personal Growth and Startup Motivation Through Mindfulness
(54:10) Founders losing motivation after deep meditation experiences
(58:09) Lightning Round
