How I Started a Business at 39 After 17 Years in Corporate

At 39, after 17 years in corporate HR, I decided to start a business. A technology company, to be precise. With absolutely no tech background! Was I ready? Not even close. In my very first YouTube video, I'm sharing how I went from working at companies like Microsoft, Motorola, Capgemini and Red Hat to becoming a first-time founder. It started during one of the toughest periods of my professional life. What followed was an unexpected journey of building Mind Alcove, learning technology, raising investment, making mistakes, and discovering what I was truly capable of. If you're a corporate professional who's ever wondered whether it's too late to start a business or build something of your own, I hope this story gives you a fresh perspective. Because sometimes, starting over doesn't mean starting from zero. 🚀 *JOIN MY FREE STARTUP BOOTCAMP* Have a business idea but don't know where to begin? I host a free startup bootcamp every alternate Sunday for aspiring entrepreneurs, where we explore idea validation, finding customers, fundraising, and taking your first steps towards building a business. 👉 Register here: https://shubhangirastogi.com/founder-... 💛 *EXPLORE MIND ALCOVE* Mind Alcove is the mental well-being app I started building at 39. It helps you develop everyday self-care habits through journaling, mood tracking, breathing exercises, mindfulness, and more. 📱 Android (Google Play Store): https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... 🍎 iPhone (Apple App Store): https://apps.apple.com/in/app/mind-al... *ABOUT THE CURIOUS ENTREPRENEUR* Hi, I'm Shubhangi! After 17 years in corporate HR and five years of entrepreneurship, I'm still learning, experimenting and reinventing myself. On this channel, we'll talk about starting businesses, AI, technology, money, mindset, career reinvention and the lessons that come from actually building something. Especially for those of us who have spent years building careers and are curious about what else we might create. *Turn What You Know Into What You Own.* 💬 I'd love to know: Have you ever thought about starting something of your own? What's holding you back? If you'd like to follow this journey, subscribe to The Curious Entrepreneur! #StartABusiness #Entrepreneurship #TheCuriousEntrepreneur