Chris joined Timy Van Roy to discuss his career trajectory and the decisions that paved his path from engineering to entrepreneurship. Chris sheds light on the motivations and mindset behind his progression. The episode delves into Chris’ move to Austin, the cultural dynamics of the city, and how the change in environment has positively impacted his life and work. After outlining his journey from an engineer writing code in a lab to running and growing companies, Chris shares eye-opening perspectives on the roles within a business and the importance of aligning one’s skills with the tasks at hand. He candidly speaks about the emotional roller coaster of entrepreneurship, his key learning experiences, and what it means to truly embrace success. The conversation with Chris captures invaluable lessons on resilience in the face of business obstacles and the personal growth that comes from such experiences. He highlights the crucial act of aligning ambition with action and speaks to the power of experiencing - and learning from - business setbacks. Thanks to our friends at Hatch for producing this episode. Get unlimited podcast editing at www.hatch.fm