What if the real entrepreneurial journey isn’t about the companies you build — but the person you become?

After guiding ventures worldwide and living through his own rise, fall, and reinvention, Ashwin Gulati offers a rare kind of book — one that blends strategy with soul and reveals the deeper forces that shape every founder’s path.

In Soul Venture, he pulls back the curtain on the myths we inherit, the stories we chase, and the wounds and ambitions that silently drive us. Through real-world cases, intimate interviews, and a deeply personal narrative, Gulati uncovers the unspoken truths and hidden X-factors that determine why some leaders thrive while others burn out — and how to navigate the journey with clarity and courage.

This isn’t a book about failure.

It's a book about awakening — understanding what drives you, leading with alignment, and building a life that can hold your ambition.

You'll explore questions such as:

• What is the true source of my ambition?

• How do I decide when everything feels uncertain?

• What happens when passion becomes pressure?

• How do I lead without losing myself?

Part memoir and part guidebook, Soul Venture invites you to step beyond the traditional hero narrative of entrepreneurship and into your own authentic path.

If you’re ready to build not just a career or company, but a life with meaning — this is your next listen.

About the Author:

Ashwin Gulati is a venture specialist and executive advisor who blends strategic rigor with deep human insight. For more than three decades, he has helped founders, CEOs, and investors navigate high-stakes transitions across industries and geographies. He is the founder of Match Point Ventures and a frequent speaker on leadership, resilience, and the deeper forces shaping the entrepreneurial journey.