About Shashank
Shashank Shekhar is the founder and CEO of InstaMortgage, one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Shashank is the winner of the 2022 Entrepreneur of the Year Stevie Award and RIS Media’s “Newsmaker of the Year.
Shashank is an avid blogger, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and podcast host of “Shashank Redemption.” His articles have been published in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Inc. Magazine, Housing Wire, and The Huffington Post. He has been doing language and language processing (more about these later) while creating the mortgage industry’s first digital human. ChatGPT is built on the same tools.
Episode Summary
When I first met Shashank Shaker, I couldn’t help but be enthralled by his incredible journey from a small village in India to becoming the CEO of an Inc 500 company. His courage to step out of his comfort zone, to face the unknown, and his refusal to be confined by societal norms captivated me. Shashank joins us today to share his inspiring tale, peppered with fascinating insights on embracing change and overcoming fear, and how this core principle led him to immense success.
In this first episode, we delve into the human brain’s ability of neurogenesis, and how trying something new can stimulate new synaptic connections in our minds. Shashank talks about his adrenaline-packed skydiving adventures, using it as a metaphor for his life’s trajectory, of taking risks and accepting the fear of the unknown. We discuss the importance of taking chances, challenging ourselves, and how embracing change is vital for personal and professional growth. Get ready for insights that might just inspire you to step out of your comfort zone and soar to new heights!