From running a humble market stall to building a career in the financial markets, this is the inspiring 45-year journey of Paul. In this candid and never-before-told story, Paul shares: His working-class roots and early struggles with no university educationHow a natural talent in maths set him apart despite limited opportunitiesThe mindset shift that helped him move from “just making money” to building a lasting careerThe importance of resilience, self-belief, and remembering: “It’s not whe...
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From running a humble market stall to building a career in the financial markets, this is the inspiring 45-year journey of Paul. In this candid and never-before-told story, Paul shares: His working-class roots and early struggles with no university educationHow a natural talent in maths set him apart despite limited opportunitiesThe mindset shift that helped him move from “just making money” to building a lasting careerThe importance of resilience, self-belief, and remembering: “It’s not whe...
In this episode, we’re joined by Leif Abraham, serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Public.com, the social investing platform that raised nearly $400 million last year and doubled its revenue. Leif has a bold hiring philosophy: he intentionally avoids candidates from elite schools like Harvard or Stanford. Why? Because he believes street smarts are better than book smarts. In this conversation, we unpack: How Leif started and sold his first startupKey Moments & Challenges While Scaling...
Interviews with Leaders in Fintech & Web3
From running a humble market stall to building a career in the financial markets, this is the inspiring 45-year journey of Paul. In this candid and never-before-told story, Paul shares: His working-class roots and early struggles with no university educationHow a natural talent in maths set him apart despite limited opportunitiesThe mindset shift that helped him move from “just making money” to building a lasting careerThe importance of resilience, self-belief, and remembering: “It’s not whe...
