In this episode of A Founder’s Life, host Leo Gestetner sits down with Reeto Mookherjee, co-founder and CEO of Angler AI, to discuss his journey from academic researcher to startup founder. Reeto shares the pivotal moments that changed his life—from turning down a tenure-track role to founding an AI-driven adtech company solving real-world marketing challenges in the post-privacy era.

Whether you’re a data-driven leader, aspiring entrepreneur, or founder juggling family and business, this conversation is packed with relatable lessons.

🔍 What you’ll learn:
• The mindset shift that took Reeto from academia to entrepreneurship
• How to build AI-powered solutions for privacy-conscious marketing
• The role of mentorship and networks in startup success
• Balancing startup chaos with family life and mental health
• Why “starting now” is the best advice for any aspiring founder

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⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
01:00 - Reeto’s journey from academia to industry
04:00 - Founding Angler AI in the wake of Apple’s privacy changes
07:30 - Balancing startup life with family responsibilities
10:30 - The importance of mental health and mentorship
13:00 - Why community and networks matter more than ever
15:30 - How Reeto defines a balanced life
17:00 - The pivotal moment that changed Reeto’s career
22:30 - Reeto’s best advice for aspiring founders
27:00 - How to connect with Reeto

Learn more about Angler.AI:

https://www.getangler.ai/

Connect With Reeto:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/reetomookherjee/

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Website

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