Shan Singh
There’s no better way to pursue the American dream than by harnessing your inner entrepreneurial spirit and just going for it. If you have an idea that you want to turn into reality, have a plan and be bold. Sometimes the best time is now, especially in turbulent times such as these when you’re least likely to face competition.
Canfield BHP alum, Shan Singh, is the Co-founder and CEO at GAINZ, a software-oriented company that provides gyms and fitness centers with technology solutions that help them win a greater share of business from new and inexperienced users while keeping them competitive in a highly fragmented market. We checked in with Shan to hear about his experience building a startup during a turbulent year for the economy and how GAINZ has weathered the storm thus far.
Shan was born in India, the second of two children, but soon immigrated with his family to the U.S, where he would eventually call Dallas, Texas home for most of his childhood. Shan wasn’t immediately interested in becoming an entrepreneur. During his first year at UT, Shan’s initial interest in journalism and passion for sports placed him on a path toward sports broadcasting. However, he later realized that he wanted to find an alternative career plan.
“I always had an interest in the markets, reading the news, and about politics. (I had) a general interest in the financial sector. I read more about (Canfield) BHP and the opportunities available in the different career paths and I got really interested in it. I applied to be a sophomore transfer and I got in. It changed my professional career from that point onwards and I ended up working in investment banking for Morgan Stanley. I did that for two years from 2014 to 2016 in New York City and it was a really great experience. I enjoyed my time there and being around really smart people. I learned a lot.” Continue reading