Courage Talks S14E6 - Vineet Buch

🎙️ 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀 𝗦𝟭𝟰𝗘𝟲 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘!

This one is really special. Among all his achievements, what's special about the guest is that he is my senior from school, and I have fond memories of him, especially since he was also the school captain, among many other achievements.

I’m thrilled to share this powerful conversation with Vineet Buch, Partner at Firebolt Ventures, former Product Director at Google (Shopping & Play), and co-founder of Like.com (acquired by Google).

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗩𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲:

• Secured All-India Rank 1 in the IIT-JEE • Studied Computer Science at IIT Kanpur and Cornell • Diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis in 1993; by 1995 was largely immobilised and advised to go on disability, but he refused and rebuilt himself through disciplined rehab • Built and sold a pioneering visual search company (Like.com, acquired by Google) • Led product at Google through hyper-growth (Shopping & Play) • Became a high-level endurance athlete (long-distance running, sea kayaking, cycling) despite a chronic spinal condition

In this episode, he opens up about the moments that demanded real courage: leaving the comfort of big tech, betting on unproven ideas, navigating acquisitions and transitions, fighting health challenges and the mindset required to keep building across decades.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, product leader, investor, or someone navigating your next bold move, this one will stay with you.

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