Vinay Hiremath, the co-founder of Loom – the video messaging platform acquired by Atlassian for an impressive $975 million has given a candid and eye-opening interview on the Moneywise podcast, where he opened up about his life after the multi-million-dollar exit. In the interview, hosted by Sam Parr, Hiremath shared intriguing details about his life after selling his business including some unexpected choices that even surprised him. He also revealed what he is up to after making his billion-dollar exit. After the $975 million deal, Hiremath could have walked away with an additional $60 million in retention bonuses, but he decided to forgo it. “I turned it down," he revealed without hesitation. However, his decision wasn’t solely based on money. During a hike through the redwoods, Hiremath said he had an epiphany, joking, “The trees spoke to me." This moment led him to step away from it all and begin his next chapter. One of the most unexpected aspects of Hiremath’s post-exit journey has been his struggle with his identity after the sale. He even posted a viral message about his “identity crisis," which garnered 1.5 million views. “It’s a strange feeling to walk away from something that became such a huge part of your life," he reflected, sharing his emotional transition away from his company and the fame that came with it. Despite walking away with millions, Hiremath’s financial strategy seems more modest than expected. His monthly expenditure is $25,000, with $12,000 allocated to his rent in New York City. His net worth is divided as follows: 50% in cash, 30% in equities, and 20% in bonds and other investments. When asked about his most expensive post-exit purchase, he joked, “An iPad."