How to Believe in Yourself & Go After Your BIG Dreams with Kirin Sinha, Founder of Illumix

Kirin Sinha is the Founder and CEO of Illumix, an AR technology
and media platform.


Kirin started Illumix in 2017 with the mission to push boundaries
and elevate the quality of augmented reality in the fields of
fashion, game design, and film. Today, Illumix powers some of the
world’s most popular mobile games and is helping companies and
brands bridge the 2D & 3D world so consumers can interact
with products & experiences in a more personalized way.


With a degree in electrical engineering, computer science, and
mathematics from MIT and advanced degrees in mathematics,
statistics, and business from the University of Cambridge, LSE,
and Stanford, Kirin is one of Silicon Valley's few minority
leaders with a technical background. She’s also raised $13
million from top-tier investors like Lightspeed and Maveron
ventures.


However, Kirin never envisioned herself as an entrepreneur as her
initial aspirations were to become a professor. It wasn’t until
she had her first foray into building something from scratch with
her nonprofit SHINE for Girls, which empowered middle school
girls to learn math, that she realized she wanted to build a
business and make an even larger impact.


In this episode, we talk to Kirin about what it takes to
rediscover your purpose after a major life pivot, how to work on
your self-belief when you’re feeling like you’re not good enough,
and why it’s so important to have boundaries when it comes to
protecting your energy & going after big dreams in life. We
also cover how Kirin’s time management, mindset, and self-care
rituals have been a huge part of her success, both personally and
professionally, and so much more!


In this episode, we'll talk to Kirin about:


* Kirin’s advice for building confidence by leaning into failure.
[2:20]


* How her mother and her grandmother have influenced who she is
today. [4:18]


* Hear how Kirin incorporates positive affirmations into her
daily life. [6:38]


* Lessons and skills that came from her exposure to both math and
dance. [10:27]


* What led her to pursue a career in entrepreneurship after
studying math at MIT. [18:44]


* Learn more about Shine for Girls and what it taught Kirin about
entrepreneurship and the impact she could have through business.
[22:10]


* Insight into the early days of Illumix and the value of
building a strong team. [29:40]


* Kirin’s experience of participating in the Disney Accelerator
Program. [32:03]


* Practical ways that brands and consumers can incorporate AR
into the real world. [33:54]


* Kirin’s approach to fundraising and her advice for woman
entrepreneurs: think big! [36:37]


* The kinds of questions Kirin asks herself while she is on her
daily walk. [42:23]


* Where Kirin draws inspiration from, from newsletters and
podcasts to books. [44:36]


* Self-care rituals (including time management) that help her
combat overwhelm. [47:55]


* The benefits of building a strong network of mentors, advisors,
and supporters. [53:39]


* Tips for cold emailing and connecting with those who have the
expertise you need. [55:33]


Follow Kirin:


* Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirinsinha/


* Company Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/illumixofficial/


* Website: http://illumix.com/


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