The Stoic Sapling Ethan Woodworth

Alex Dilkovski is a junior at Indiana University studying Finance and Real Estate. Alex and I discuss his transition to the United States from Bulgaria when he was 12 years old. Through some hilarious and inspiring stories, Alex highlights how his Bulgarian roots influence the man he is today. Alex's unique thought process was put to test after he narrowly escaped a deadly fire in the Spring of 2023. Tune in to hear more of Alex's story and how his background prepared him for...

Andrew Marasco is a 19-year old student at Indiana University studying finance. Andrew owns and operates Matrice Capital - a hedge fund with over $1.1 million AUM. Andrew and I talk about his complex understanding of markets, his investment strategy for 2024, and the "why" of Matrice Capital. Tune in and learn about value investing from one of the youngest hedge fund managers in the United States! 0:00 Wise words0:58 Intro to Matrice Capital5:35 Matrice mission in 20248:59 What diff...

Ryan Kerrigan is a student at Indiana University studying at the Kelley School of Business. His life before college was spent juggling a variety of jobs, working hard in the classroom, and eventually competing in an Ironman triathlon race.Ryan discusses his mentality for attacking what many would call "unrealistic" goals. Listen in and become inspired by Ryan's will to do the impossible! Timestamps0:00 Intro1:18 Ironman 8:15 Ol' man grabbing ankles9:15 Spirituality in ultra events11...

Mira Solomon is a Jewish American who recently spent her Summer in Israel, prior to the Israel-Hamas war. We discuss modern day anti-semitism, the history of anti-semitism, and Mira's current experience working with an Israeli start-up company. Mira details the trials her co-workers have faced and her unrelenting journey in supporting them. Timestamps0:00 Intro0:40 Israel culture / Summer Internship5:43 Communication differences / Clubbing on Shabbat10:52 Staying present13:08 Israel-Hama...

Tokelo Makepe is an economic consulting major at Indiana University. He is originally from Botswana, Africa. We discuss his transition to the college American life and his ultimate ambition of holding high political office back in Botswana. Enjoy! Timestamps0:00 Intro1:00 Trials coming to America / Little 500 race 8:00 Comparison of Botswana / America13:12 Economic consulting projects 18:41 Political plan and ambition 24:00 Life fulfillment in politics. Is it possible?29:1...

Conversation with serial entrepreneur and friend Izzy Branam. We discuss his first ventures as an entrepreneur and the mental will it takes to be an entrepreneur. Enjoy! Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 3:28 Izzy as music producer 10:00 Leveraging contacts 11:42 Second venture 16:00 Imposter syndrome in life19:16 Mental health as an entrepreneur25:12 The Big Question