The Courage to Walk Away? Finding Purpose Beyond Tech
Robin Singh explains why financial freedom was not enough, how he left tech for animal welfare, and what it means to build a life aligned with your values.
Robin SinghCo-founder and CEO of Peepal FarmAbout this episode
Robin Singh built a successful technology career and reached financial freedom, only to discover that owning his time did not answer a deeper question: what did he want his life to be for?
Michelle talks with the co-founder and CEO of Peepal Farm about leaving the tech world, returning to India, and building a life centered on animal rescue, sustainable living, and reducing suffering. Robin describes learning the practical, often unglamorous work required to build an animal hospital and lead a mission-driven organization from scratch.
Their conversation examines why conventional success can still feel empty, how identity changes when someone leaves an established career, and why young people should ask why before following a path that only looks right from the outside.
Topics covered
- ✦Why financial freedom did not create a sense of purpose
- ✦Leaving a digital delivery company for animal welfare
- ✦Peepal Farm's mission and animal hospital
- ✦The idea of a personal suffering footprint
- ✦Choosing values-aligned work despite doubt and repetition
