The Mentor Who Changed Everything with Chris Younger | #30

What if the biggest breakthrough in your career comes from following a person, not a plan? In this episode, Jeff Munn sits down with Chris Younger, founder and CEO of Class 6 Partners, to explore a journey that began in law, wound through Silicon Valley acquisitions, and ultimately led to building a relationship-driven investment banking firm. Along the way, Chris shares lessons from extraordinary mentors, the realities of entrepreneurship, and why purpose matters more than achievement. You'll hear powerful stories about leadership during crisis, the challenge of life after selling a business, and how meaningful relationships shape both success and fulfillment. Key takeaways: • Why great mentors can accelerate decades of learning into just a few years • What entrepreneurs often underestimate about life after an exit • How service, relationships, and purpose create lasting fulfillment Whether you're building a company, leading a team, or searching for what's next, this conversation offers a thoughtful reminder that success is rarely about the transaction and almost always about the people.