8 Geeks Who Walked Out on Startups that Made Billions


4. Sahil Lavingia

Left Pinterest before his stock options could have vested

While Pinterest is scaling new financial heights, Sahil left the company, a month before finishing his one year mark. Though he has raised millions with his startup, Gumroad, Sahil could have had a better timing with the move. With finger crossed and 3 full time employees, Sahil would be hoping that he makes it bigger than Pinterest.