Starting over and picking yourself up after setbacks is not always easy, but it is something that those who succeed do time and again. Not only has today’s guest, Jeremy Smith, never let failures get him down, but he has actually leaned into them and always maintained his infectious, positive energy throughout the journey.
Starting over and picking yourself up after setbacks is not always easy, but it is something that those who succeed do time and again. Not only has today’s guest, Jeremy Smith, never let failures get him down, but he has actually leaned into them and always maintained his infectious, positive energy throughout the journey. Jeremy is the co-founder of SpotHero, the successful digital parking marketplace, and now heads up Equilibrium Ventures, a real estate and alternative investment advisory firm. In this episode, we hear about Jeremy’s uninspiring role as a financial analyst at Motorola and how getting laid off was ultimately the best thing that happened to him. Jeremy discusses starting SpotHero and the pitstop he made slinging pizzas before leaping into cofounding that company. Jeremy looks back on things with gratitude because he knows that it all worked to give him the push he needed. As someone who has worn many hats, Jeremy is adept at learning quickly, and he sheds light on this learning process and the benefits of an upskilling approach. Jeremy is a truly admirable founder not only because of his success, but also the humility and outlook that underpins it all. Tune in to hear more!
Key Points From This Episode:
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“I didn’t really feel much joy and excitement and I really felt like I was stretching my personality. I was a round peg in a square hole.” — Jeremy Smith [0:07:57]
“At the end of the day, entrepreneurship is about taking risk and taking action, if you’re not doing that, you’re wasting your time.” — Jeremy Smith [0:20:33]
“You learn by taking action.” — Jeremy Smith [0:29:18]
“For me, I always just want to be able to have a conversation with anybody and being able to do that and be real, I think is an important thing.” — Jeremy Smith [0:32:10]
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Equilibrium Ventures on LinkedIn