Arjita Sethi’s entrepreneurial journey began at just 16 when she co-founded a vocational school that transformed the lives of over 100,000 people. Fueled by a deep passion for education and impact, she made her way to Silicon Valley, where she faced the realities of building a startup as an immigrant founder. From visa restrictions to raising venture capital, she pushed through intense challenges until burnout forced her to take a step back and reassess what success really meant.

In this episode, Arjita shares hard-earned lessons on balancing ambition with well-being, the hidden struggles of startup life, and why so many founders feel pressure to constantly prove themselves. Now, through New Founder School, she’s empowering unconventional entrepreneurs to build lasting businesses while staying true to themselves. If you’ve ever questioned whether the hustle culture is sustainable, this conversation will leave you with a fresh perspective on what it really takes to build a meaningful venture.