From Corporate Servant to Startup Founder: Dr. Deepak Bhootra on Sales Coaching, Career Resilience & Raising on Wefunder

What happens when a 34-year corporate veteran watches his sons repeat the same workplace struggles he faced decades earlier — and decides to build the solution? That's exactly where Dr. Deepak Bhootra found himself, and Rise Up At Work was born.In this episode of Invst Guru, Jeff "Fuzzy" Wenzel sits down with Dr. Deepak to unpack the broken employer-employee contract, why 35% of salespeople leave the sales function by age 35, and how his push-pull coaching framework helps workers make smarter career decisions — instead of reactive ones.Dr. Deepak also gets candid about the equity crowdfunding raise he's running on Wefunder, why he designed his investment tiers around "do good" outcomes, and what he told the first three angels who rejected him to his face.Whether you're a retail investor exploring early-stage opportunities or a professional wondering if you're leaving your job for the right reasons — this one's for you.🔑 TOPICS COVERED:Why the employer-employee contract has devolved over 30 yearsThe push-pull framework for career transition decisionsSales longevity & mental health in high-pressure rolesBuilding a coaching platform for the overlooked 21–29 age groupAI's impact on sales professionals and career developmentHow Dr. Deepak is raising on Wefunder and what investors should knowThe "do good" thesis behind Rise Up At Work📈 INVEST IN RISE UP AT WORK: https://wefunder.com/riseupatwork🔗 CONNECT WITH DR. DEEPAK: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/deepakbhootra🎙️ MORE EPISODES: invst.guru/This episode is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Equity crowdfunding investments involve risk, including the possible loss of capital. Please review all offering materials carefully before investing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.