Stories of 10 Visionaries Who Paved the Way after Building Icons

​Celebrating the trailblazers who crafted and shaped industry giants, yet chose to step into uncharted territories. Let’s explore 10 founders who left the startups they built, each charting a chapter of a testament to evolution, resilience, and the pursuit of new dreams. Their legacy resonates in the ever-changing landscape they left behind.

​Before we dive into exploring these inspirational journeys, let’s take a look at a few pointers:

​All listed founders have exited their respective startups in the decade of 2010-20 marking the end of an era

​5 out of 10 Founders exited their respective startups within 10 years of operations

​Jeff Bezos' exiting Amazon was the most successful exit in Valuation terms with Amazon being valued at close to US$ 1.7 Trillion (~US$ 1690 Billion)​