How do you juggle multiple ventures and keep your cool under pressure? Meet Nitin Rai — seasoned founder, investor in 70+ startups, and champion of underrepresented talent. In this eye-opening episode, host Mark Cleveland uncovers Nitin’s secrets to mastering delegation, cultivating mindful leadership, and building “small” ideas into life-changing success stories. Discover why he believes failure is not an option, why women-led startups excel, and how a single headstand (yes, you read that right!) can sharpen entrepreneurial intuition.

If you’re a Parallel Entrepreneur hungry for both impact and inner balance, this conversation is your roadmap to thriving in the fast-paced world of multi-venture leadership.

In this conversation, we dive into:

• How openness and authenticity drive healthier board relationships and better decision-making
• Why failure isn’t an option for many minority entrepreneurs
• Why relinquishing control is essential for founders who juggle multiple ventures—and how to do it effectively
• Why women-led ventures often outperform expectations and attract strong investor support
• What’s happening outside of Silicon Valley in today’s startup world

Show notes:

• Kishau Rogers, Founder of Time Study - https://kishau.com/about/
• Ania Rodriguez, Founder of JourneyTrack - https://www.journeytrack.io/about
• Allie Magyar, Founder of Hubb - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hubb/
• Monica Enand, Founder of Zapproved - https://zapproved.com/about-us/company/
• Nat Parker, Founder of Globe Sherpa (changed to Moovel North America) - http://moovelus.com/
• Ganesh Shankar, Entrepreneur & Investor - https://www.responsive.io/about/
• "Anarchy" by William Dalrymple - https://www.amazon.co.za/Anarchy-Company-Corporate-Violence-Pillage/dp/1635573955
• White Mughals by William Dalrymple - https://www.amazon.com/White-Mughals-Betrayal-Eighteenth-Century-India/dp/014200412X
• Light on Life by B.K.S. Iyengar - https://www.amazon.com/Light-Life-Journey-Wholeness-Ultimate/dp/1594865248