Ep #2: From Humbling Beginnings to Sitting in Board Meetings as a PE Associate with Zachary Heard

Ep #5 : From Startup Veteran to Walnut Company CFO with Gordon Wilson

In this episode, Gordon shares his unique journey from a bicultural upbringing in Central California to becoming a CFO at a thriving walnut company. He will discuss his experiences working in high-tech, becoming a startup veteran, and share the valuable lessons he learned along the way. Hear what Gordon has to say about his philosophy on "PhD." Enjoy!

Ep #4: From Lemonade Stands to Startup Founder with Samuel Buchanan

In this episode, we explore Samuel's remarkable journey, from selling lemonade in middle school to balancing multiple jobs while pursuing a top 25 business school education. Today, he stands as the visionary co-founder of a thriving app development company and the sole founder of a fast-growing coffee company. Join us as he shares invaluable insights, particularly on the art of raising capital for startups. Enjoy!

Ep #3: Attending a Top Business School to Starting Their Own Accounting and Consulting Firm with Nick and Niles Burdell

In this episode, brothers Nike and Niles recount their upbringing in St. Louis, their journey attending a top business school, establishing a career in accounting, and becoming co-founders of Burdell accounting and consulting. Listen to what they have to say on the importance of developing a just go for it mindset. Enjoy!

Ep #2: From Humbling Beginnings to Sitting in Board Meetings as a PE Associate with Zachary Heard

In this episode, Zach shares how he completed three internships in one year, passing the CFA exam, becoming an investment banking at Raymond James, and now a PE associate at a mid-market fund. Listen to how he explains how he leveraged these experiences to get where he is now. Enjoy!

Ep #1: Raising Billions of Dollars to Becoming a Prominent Angel Investor with Patrick Johnson

In this episode, Patrick Johnson shares his path from choosing to attend Fisk University, making a name for himself in the powerful Washington DC market, raising 5 billion dollars directly from the government for HBCU medical schools, starting his own healthcare company, and becoming a large angel investor. Learn what Patrick has to say about developing a network and the key elements he recommends in becoming successful. Enjoy