Beyond Ditto

Today marks a a transition in my life, a day filled with mixed emotions as I bid farewell to Ditto, the company I co-founded and poured my heart and soul into. Standing here, now in my thirties, I can't help but reflect on the journey that has brought me to this moment. When I was younger, I envisioned a future where I would start multiple companies, each more challenging and ambitious than the last. As I grew older, I began to understand that time is our most valuable currency.

Over the last 21 months, I've had the privilege of meeting several remarkable founders. These individuals, who once led successful B2B enterprise companies, chose to leave their established ventures to pursue something much more ambitious, even if the risk of failure was high. They ventured into fields like chip manufacturing, aviation, defense technology, and biotechnology—areas I once believed required years of PhDs and graduate studies. However, they proved that all you need is agency and ambition.

In particular, meeting many deep tech founders has sparked the creativity in my head for a new product idea. After all, what is creativity other than connecting a bunch of disparate dots?

So I thought, why couldn't I start something challenging if those are the only ingredients that I need? These encounters made me question my own path. Nearly 21 months ago, I faced a difficult decision: Should I stay at Ditto, a company I deeply love and have invested so much in? Or should I reinvent myself, stepping into new and unfamiliar territories that would astonish my younger self?

Leaving Ditto is not just an ending; it is the beginning of a new adventure. It's an acknowledgment that our time on this earth is finite and that we must use it wisely. The founders I met taught me that the pursuit of ambitious dreams, no matter how daunting, is a testament to our human spirit. They showed me that we don't need to be confined by our past achievements or the limits imposed by conventional wisdom .Today, I choose to follow their example. I choose to step into the unknown, driven by the same curiosity and determination that have always fueled my journey. Ditto will always hold a special place in my heart, but now it's time to turn the page and explore new frontiers.

So what's next? I am already working on a new venture idea that I'm excited to share with you all soon. Some people at Ditto already know what I'm up to; some lucky ones even got to see a prototype. When I told them about it I think they spat their coffee out started telling me about the failure probability. Which is exactly an indication of risk. But remember, you can't get rewards without taking risks. So in a weird way, it's exactly the validation that I need.

Frequently asked questions

I got so many questions from people in my network once I annonuced my departure.

Will you be working on data sync? No, I'm not working on data sync. I am still invested in Ditto to do well.
Are you going to start a fund? No, I'm not starting an investment fund. (This was a bit surprising, I got asked this by over 10 VC firms to join as an entreprenur in residence or even a partner for new bourgeoning funds.)
Are you interested in advising startups? Yes, I'm already helping out a ton with that; particularly in helping startups get enterprise deals. I can do this with my eyes closed.
Are you going to join a venture fund? No, I don't want to join a venture fund, I'm happy to vet startups for VCs who are serious
Are you going to work on this new idea? Yes, this new idea is going to be shockingly difficult but I want to that
Is your new idea an edge computing idea? Yes, it requires a lot of edge computing
Will there be hardware? Yes, it's going to require a lot of hardware.