Episode 04 · 12 Aug 2025

Built 3 Companies Without Burning Out

Ridham Modi — Founder & CEO, Highen Inc

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What we covered

  • Managing multiple ventures without burning out
  • The mindset shift from services to product companies
  • Why process beats speed in today's startup ecosystem
  • Cracking international markets: US, UK, Singapore, Dubai
  • Common AI implementation mistakes
  • Building quality MVPs when everyone else is rushing
  • Work-life balance when both partners run businesses

Full transcript

Lightly edited for readability.

00:00 — Why startup speed is a trap

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05:30 — Legacy to leadership: pharma to tech

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12:15 — Highen Inc: building an AI powerhouse

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18:45 — Glasier: premium software success

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25:20 — Highen Fintech Labs: disrupting fintech

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32:10 — Managing multiple startups without burnout

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38:45 — Going global: US, UK, Singapore and Dubai

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45:30 — AI implementation: avoiding common pitfalls

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52:15 — Quality versus speed: the winning philosophy

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58:00 — Work-life balance: entrepreneur couples

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Ridham Modi

Ridham Modi

Founder & CEO, Highen Inc

Ridham runs Highen Inc, Glasier Inc and Highen Fintech Labs at once, and is candid about why he'd rather grow slowly and build things properly than chase speed.

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