After hours with Ashish Singhal, co-founder, CoinSwitch & Lemonn

What I enjoy most about my role is building products that truly improve people’s lives. Growing up in a middle-class family, I saw how intimidating finance could be—complex, confusing, and often inaccessible. Today, I find purpose in creating tools that help people feel informed, included, and empowered. One of the best parts of my day is the commute—dropping my daughter off at school, followed by 15 quiet minutes to reflect, plan, and mentally prepare for the day ahead.

The Weekdays

Weekdays are dedicated to work and building new solutions. I make it a point to arrive at the office well before my meetings, giving myself time to reflect and think. If an important discussion is coming up, I prepare the evening before. I use this early window to review dashboards, spot patterns, flag anomalies, and assess what’s on track or needs attention. Before the day picks up, I also draft a focused to-do list—even if I don’t finish them all, setting clear intentions keeps me purposeful.

The Weekend

Work-life balance is something I value deeply. Weekends are devoted to family. Saturdays are usually spent at home, playing with my daughter or spending time with my wife and parents. Sundays are reserved for a special dinner ritual; we either dine out or cook together, creating moments we all look forward to. I also carve out a few hours—typically Saturday morning or Sunday afternoon— to plan the week ahead, helping me start Mondays with clarity.
My hobbies ebb and flow with time. Lately, I’ve returned to swimming and rekindled my interest in coding. My wife and I also share a weekend movie ritual to unwind and reconnect.

The Toys

I rely on my phone, though I try to stay mindful of its use. I even stopped using a smartwatch because it made me feel too connected—I like having some digital distance. That said, I can’t do without my AirPods.
I love listening to music when I think. It helps me concentrate.

The Logos

I genuinely admire Uber. They have done an excellent job addressing user anxieties around travel, creating a seamless and trustworthy experience.