From Amazon to Entrepreneurship| Ep 176 | Adi Prakash

In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Adi Prakash, Founder & CEO of Sentient Ventures and former Amazon executive. Adi shares his journey from leading strategy at Amazon Web Services to launching his own AI-native firm, designed to help companies scale smarter, faster, and more sustainably. The conversation dives deep into the realities of transitioning from corporate life to entrepreneurship, the role of family support during big career shifts, and the lessons Adi has learned as a parent. From modeling behavior for children to embracing work-life integration over the elusive “balance,” Adi offers actionable insights for both business leaders and parents. ✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, which helps founders go further together. Takeaways: Chase presence, not perfection in parenting Children reflect their parents’ behaviors and attitudes Work-life balance is a myth; integration is key Compartmentalizing time can boost focus Family support is essential during transitions Entrepreneurship requires perseverance and planning Success is about not quitting, even in uncertainty 🔗 CONNECT WITH ADI PRAKASH 🌐 Website: https://sentientventures.ai 👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adityaprakash/ 🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN 👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/ 🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan_ 💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW 🌐 Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show