From Surgery to CEO — Philip J. Hawks Chan on Redefining Success

What does it take to walk away from a secure medical career and build a thriving investment firm from scratch? In this episode of Breaking Solo, Donna Amos sits down with Philip J. Hawks Chan, CEO of Lightspeed Investing, to explore his unconventional journey from aspiring surgeon to entrepreneur. Philip shares how discontent pushed him to break from tradition, the challenges of scaling beyond solopreneurship, and why mentorship and networking became his greatest assets. He also reveals the leadership principles that helped him form powerful partnerships, manage billions in assets, and stay ahead in a rapidly changing business landscape.If you’ve ever wondered how to pivot into something bigger, or how to bet on yourself when the world expects otherwise—this conversation is for you.BioBioPhilip Chan is the CEO & President of Lightspeed Investing, a private investment firm helping professionals build financial independence through futures and options trading. A former aspiring surgeon who transitioned from medicine due to burnout, he now leads a team of elite traders and mentors focused on precision, performance, and sustainable wealth-building.Websitehttps://www.lightspeedinvesting.comSocial Media LinksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipchan333/Freebie Giveaway Link-3-DAY ACCESS to our LIVE Elite Trading Roomhttps://calendly.com/lightspeedinvesting