Matthew Stern talks about his journey from digital marketing to becoming a telehealth startup entrepreneur, sharing insights on handling business challenges, celebrating milestones, and the importance of mental health. He also delves into his personal experiences with overcoming difficulties, including being homeless at 17, and how these experiences have shaped his entrepreneurial spirit. We talk about the significance of human connection in business, the impact of innovative healthcare solutions like GLP-1 medications, and why men's mental health is an essential focus in his ventures.
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00:00 Introduction to Transferable Skills
00:15 Overcoming Startup Challenges
00:45 Embracing a Stoic Philosophy
02:11 Celebrating Milestones
04:11 Balancing Critique and Celebration
08:15 The Grind and Work Ethic
15:41 Early Life and Adversity
17:35 Early Hustles and Construction Work
18:21 College and Career Beginnings
19:38 First Job in Digital Marketing
21:35 Angel Rush Ventures and Mentorship
22:46 The Importance of Human Connection in Business
26:54 Telehealth and MyStart Health
32:36 Personal Motivations and Mental Health Advocacy
34:35 Final Thoughts and Encouragement