From Google to LeanraYard: A Year in Life as a Software Engineer Turned Entrepreneur in Dubai

As I mark one year since leaving Google to start my own company LeanraYard, I'm excited to share my journey of transition, growth, and entrepreneurship with our vibrant LinkedIn community

  • Here are 22 clean bullet points summarizing the video:
  • Fraz resigned from Google a year ago and has been working on his company LeanraYard since then.
  • He left his hometown to join Google, which was a new experience for him.
  • After resigning, he had three options: move back home, work while staying in Bangalore, or explore something new.
  • He decided to take a break and visit his village to clear his mind and decide on his next step.
  • His village holds many childhood memories and makes him feel calm.
  • He has always wanted to start his own business, but leaving a stable job was not an easy decision.
  • He had saved up enough from YouTube and his previous salary to settle the loan he took out for his parents' home.
  • With this financial stability, he felt confident in starting LeanraYard.
  • He started working on LearnYard while still living at home, but eventually decided to move out.
  • He chose Dubai as his new location due to its tax benefits and proximity to India (only a 3.5-hour flight from Delhi).
  • He is currently operating LearnYard from Sharjah, which is just outside of Dubai and has more economical rent options.
  • Life in Dubai can be lonely since he's far from his friends and family in India.
  • He believes that this is the age to work hard and hustle for a better life for his family.
  • He spends most of his time working on LeanYard, YouTube, and Instagram content.
  • He plans to share more about his new home and daily life in upcoming videos.
  • The rent in Sharjah is around 70 rupees (1 dirham) per day for the small packet of Lay's chips he buys.
  • Fraz encourages viewers to stay tuned, subscribe to his channel, and follow him on Instagram.

Source: Fraz via YouTube

❓ What do you think? What drives someone to leave behind comfort, stability, and familiarity to pursue a dream, and what are the personal costs of taking such a leap? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!