Avi Gandhi, a prominent figure in the creator economy, joins the Resilient Founder Podcast to share his story of resilience after shutting down his company spectate. Avi discusses the challenges of failure, including losing personal connections and money. Despite this, he maintains a secret ambition to become successful and repay those he lost. The podcast focuses on highlighting stories of human resilience, discussing the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, and providing best practices for running and completing business endeavors. Here's a sneak peek into the topics we discussed: 1. Challenges of failure: Avi opens up about the personal connections and financial losses he experienced after his company closed its doors. 2. The secret ambition to succeed: Despite the setbacks, Avi maintains a deep desire to become successful and repay his believers. 3. Insights into the creator economy: We dive into the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. But that's not all! Here are some key takeaways and lessons from our conversation with Avi: - Avi's experience and expertise in leading million-dollar revenue creator economy teams at Patreon, Wheelhouse, and WME make him a valuable resource for listeners like you. - Avi reflects on his unconventional career path, from working in the Mailroom at WME to becoming a founder at Spectate. - We explore the unpredictable nature of pursuing dreams in LA, highlighting the unique stories of Avi's friends and roommates who chased their own dreams. - Avi also shares their personal experiences as a founder, including the challenges they faced and the importance of having a strong support system. This episode is packed with insights and inspiration for anyone interested in the creator economy or looking to navigate the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. Links mentioned: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/avigandhi Creator Logic - https://www.thecreatorlogic.com/ Spectate Demos Car: https://youtu.be/r1lgVtGZSTw Laser Cop: https://youtu.be/p_f1jjfqTrU Zombies: https://youtu.be/hBW1SaaCbGA Hosted by Kristina Chapple - ⁠kristina@11tribes.vc⁠ Learn more about 11 Tribes Ventures at ⁠https://11tribes.vc⁠ So, grab your headphones and tune in to the latest episode of The Resilient Founder podcast. And don't forget to subscribe to stay updated on future episodes.