18: Does living in a 'small market' hinder your entrepreneurial growth?

In this episode Neel and David discuss the impact of where you live in relation to your entrepreneurial growth.

Neel begins by stating his own preference for a larger city, where he will get access to more activities and a community that will push him to work harder.  He characterizes this as “big city energy.”

David’s own preferences are split: he enjoys being out in nature, near the mountains or the beach, but also enjoys the momentum and energy that can come from being in a bustling and busy environment.

As the discussion continues they found common ground around the idea of a community: wherever you choose to live for most of the year, the key is having access to a strong community.  That community can be digital or physical.

Neel and David also discuss:

• Whether you can live in Bali or Chiang Mai and still build big businesses
• How Covid-19 affected some Asia-based entrepreneurs
• The Dynamite Circle, a digital community where they first met
• The idea that countries, not just cities, have their own energy
• The balance of “happiness” and “success”

Enjoy the episode!