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Ep. 6 - From Goldman Sachs to Shark Tank: Necessity, Conviction, and the Leap with Becca Brown
from 50 Chairs · host Gary Hensley
What makes someone walk away from a “perfect” career?In this episode of 50 Chairs, Gary sits down with Becca Brown — Harvard graduate, Columbia MBA, and former Goldman Sachs professional, who made the leap into entrepreneurship to solve a problem most people would overlook.What started as a simple frustration turned into a real company, a Shark Tank deal, and a crash course in what it actually takes to build something from nothing.This conversation goes beyond the highlight reel.It’s about the tension, the doubt, and the conviction required to keep going when nothing is guaranteed.In this episode, we cover:• The moment Becca knew she had to leave Goldman Sachs• How small problems can become real businesses• What really happens behind the scenes of Shark Tank• Why authenticity is a founder’s greatest advantage• The importance of creating options, not chasing one outcomeThis is a story about seeing the empty chairs… and choosing to show up anyway.Link to playbook - https://50chairs.com/blog/cfbe8857-fbae-41b5-b559-ed5d52dc133c@50chairs For the 50chairs Playbook from every episode go to www.50chairs.com
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What makes someone walk away from a “perfect” career? In this episode of 50 Chairs, Gary sits down with Becca Brown — Harvard graduate, Columbia MBA, and former Goldman Sachs professional, who made the leap into entrepreneurship to solve a problem most people would overlook. What started as a simple frustration turned into a real company, a Shark Tank deal, and a crash course in what it actually takes to build something from nothing. This conversation goes beyond the highlight reel. It’s abou...
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Ep. 6 - From Goldman Sachs to Shark Tank: Necessity, Conviction, and the Leap with Becca Brown
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