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Life After the Exit: Rebuilding, Reflecting, and Investing Smarter

Season 5 Episode 36

What really happens after you sell your company? 💭

In this episode of The Founder Files, Ariel Navarro (Co-Founder of OneCart, acquired by Massmart/Walmart) opens up about life after exiting his business: the highs, the lows, and the lessons he wishes every founder knew.

We dive into the emotional rollercoaster of stepping away, the reality of burnout, the money mistakes no one talks about, and how Ariel is rebuilding his life and career with new clarity and purpose.

If you’re an entrepreneur chasing an exit (or recovering from one), this conversation is packed with hard truths and practical wisdom about wealth, identity, and what comes next.

Too Long; Didn't Listen? Here's what to look for:

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

08:16 How Ariel’s Business Philosophy Changed After His Exit

22:20 The OneCart Exit: Relief, Accomplishment, and the Next Mountain

41:45 Money Mistakes & Lessons After Exit

58:19 From Exit Cash Mistakes to a Smarter Investment Playbook

01:18:38 Ariel Navarro’s Vision: The Next 6–18 Months

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