March 17, 2026

From Asset Management to MYCOlive CEO - Mani Yanika

Billy welcomes Mani Yanika to the show! Mani is the CEO and Co-Founder of MYCOlive, a sustainable growth automation platform for rooms and apartments booking and operations. Prior to Entrepreneurship, Mani spent over a decade at Global Corporates in Consulting, Sales & Trading, Investment Banking & Fintech. And today Mani answers questions from Billy about his life and entrepreneurial journey, along with plenty of insights, tips and advice to help you on your path towards greater optionality!
Billy Keels
CEO and Founder FGCP

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Going Long Podcast Episode 612: From Asset Management to MYCOlive CEO - Mani Yanika

 ( To see the Video Version of today’s conversation just CLICK HERE. )

In today’s episode of The Going Long Podcast, you’ll learn the following:

 

  • [00:24 - 02:02] Billy welcomes and introduces today’s special guest, Mani Yanika.
  • [02:02 - 05:03] Billy asks Mani to share more about himself in his own words.
  • [05:03 - 08:13] Mani describes the experience and process of working towards new personal goals while already in a successful, high-earning corporate role
  • [08:13 - 16:03] Billy asks Mani what the event and circumstance was that led him to want to move towards actioning a ‘Plan B’. 
  • [16:03 - 21:30] Mani explains how his earlier corporate experiences and learning opportunities help him in his life and work today.
  • [21:30 - 27:28] Mani describes the practical understanding behind the philosophy of “Everything is perfect, until it’s not”.
  • [27:28 - 30:40] Billy asks Mani what his mindset and motivation behind sharing results publicly is.
  • [30:40 - 34:12] Mani tells us all about his business MYCOlive, the backstory, and the people he serves.
  • [34:12 - 38:35] Mani shares the message that he would like to hear from himself three years from now.
  • [38:35 - 41:19] Billy sums up all we’ve learned from Mani today and asks him to share the best ways we can get in contact and find him online.
  • [41:19 - 42:36] Billy wraps up the show

 

How best to get in touch with and find out more about Mani Yanika:

Website: https://mycolive.com/ 

 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maniyanika/ 

 

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Billy Keels
Strategic Advisor, Entrepreneur, and Investor
Billy is on a mission to share a roadmap and opportunities with other extremely busy, high-performing professionals on how to find freedom and live the life they desire. Listen in to learn how!
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