From Coffee to Deep Talks: How a Startup Teammate Changed My View on Life
Yogesh Patel and I met years ago working at a Bay Area startup—bonding over miles of work travel, long days at conference booths talking about why our product mattered, me drinking coffee… and Yogi drinking hot water (still not sure about that choice).
We became friends the way good friendships happen, through shared stories, late-night talks in NYC about life, purpose, kids, and how to find your walk.
These days, I follow Yogi’s podcast. One episode on gratitude hit me hard—it reminded me to slow down, to notice the small moments, and to value the journey as much as the destination.
You should take a step back and listen to his podcast. Yogi brings in guests who talk about life, friendships, self-awareness, and even tough topics like bullying. It’s an incredible talk track—one I’m proud to listen to.