Risk, Ego, and Identity: Why This 16-Year-Old Dropped Out to Build Two Businesses

In this powerful debut episode of Talk2B, we sit down with 16-year-old Australian entrepreneur Hew Caffin, a high school dropout who’s already building two businesses from the ground up. But this episode goes far deeper than just business.Hew opens up about the emotional and financial risks he’s taken—leaving school behind, quitting a $500/day construction job, and waking up at 4:45 AM to chase purpose. He shares how reading, writing, and carefully choosing the people around him have shaped his mindset at a young age.With unfiltered honesty, he challenges the definition of entrepreneurship, explores the role of ego in ambition, and reflects on why identity matters more than any one path to success.Join hosts Bach, Jennifer, and Michael as they uncover the raw truth behind what it really means to grow up fast, take risks early, and build a life that’s completely your own.Stay tuned for Part 2, where we dive deeper into relationships, mentorship, and the human side of building something meaningful.