6 Exits, a Venture Studio, and a 35-Hour Work Week while being a dad | Ep #171| Diraj Goel
In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Diraj Goel, serial entrepreneur, advisor, and CEO of GetFresh Ventures. After scaling companies like WebCT, Vision Critical, and Hootsuite to exits and 9-figure revenues, Diraj now helps founders grow real businesses without burning out—or burning capital. He’s built a life where business growth and family time both matter. From his 35-hour work week philosophy to tactical growth strategies that challenge traditional startup thinking, Diraj's story is packed with practical advice for founders who want to scale smart and live well. ✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, helping founders go further, together. Takeaways: • Why Diraj left corporate to launch GetFresh Ventures • His 35-hour work week approach—and how it creates space for family • What founders misunderstand about growth and capital • The mindset shifts that shaped his parenting and leadership • How ADHD affects his thinking and productivity • Redefining success beyond exits or valuations • Why you shouldn’t fear starting a family while building a business 🔗 CONNECT WITH DIRAJ GOEL 👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diraj/ 🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN 👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/ 🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan_ 💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW 🌐 Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show
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