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This founder made millions when LinkedIn bought his start-up—but the stress landed him in the hospital. Now he’s built another $825 million brand

Rahul Vohra says transcendental meditation and a healthier lifestyle helped him avoid “existential dread” when selling his second company to Grammarly.

This founder made millions when LinkedIn bought his start-up—but the stress landed him in the hospital. Now he’s built another $825 million brand

Rahul Vohra, a 27-year-old entrepreneur, was on the verge of selling his company Rapportive to LinkedIn for millions when he suddenly collapsed from stress-induced gastrointestinal reflux disease. This health scare forced him to reevaluate his approach to entrepreneurship, leading him to adopt transcendental meditation under the guidance of wellness coach Laurent Valosek.

After recovering, Vohra launched another technology company, Superhuman, which was later acquired by Grammarly for $825 million. Vohra now emphasizes the importance of mental well-being in achieving success and building resilience.

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