My First Overnight Success

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My First Overnight Success reveals what really happens behind success. Each episode features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creators, and leaders about the setbacks, pivots, grit, and breakthroughs that shaped their journey. Hosted by Lillian Victoria Ng, TEDx Speaker and author of Own Your Path, with Tony Crisp, President of TCVN and Founder & CEO of CrispX, and Michael Sawitz, startup sherpa.

  1. 2d ago

    My Coach Has a Coach: Biggest Lessons from Season 1 | Final Episode with Lillian, Tony & Michael

    In the Season 1 Finale of My First Overnight Success, hosts Lillian Victoria Ng, Tony Crisp, and Michael Sawitz look back on the season with one big lesson: no matter how far you go, you never stop being a student. Lillian is a leadership coach with a coach. Tony’s coach has a coach. Michael kept meeting with his mentor long after he was told he didn’t need him anymore. Together they share why the best leaders never stop learning, and what’s happening in the TCVN community right now. 🚀 What You’ll Learn: Why every elite performer, and every founder, needs a coachWhy branding ranked #1 and AI ranked #17 on McKinsey’s priority listThe danger of falling in love with your product instead of the problemBuilding a company to run vs. building a company to sellHow to think about pricing, advisors, and the metrics that matterThe defense tech shift creating new opportunities for startups 𝗠𝗙𝗢𝗦 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀: 𝗟𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗡𝗴 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lillianvictoriaspeaks/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lillianvictoriaspeaks/ 𝗧𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗽: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonycrisp/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tonycrisp/ 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝘄𝗶𝘁𝘇: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelsawitz/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sawitzmichael/ 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 TCVN Website: https://www.tcvn.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techcoastventurenetwork/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tcvn/ 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀: Sunstone Community Fund: https://sunstonecommunity.org/ Reed Smith: https://www.reedsmith.com/ CloneMe: https://clone.me/ #Myfirstovernightsuccess #founder #entrepreneurship

  2. Sep 24

    From Escaping the Khmer Rouge to Building the American Dream | Vak Sambath

    In this episode of My First Overnight Success, Vak Sambath shares the experiences, failures, and lessons that shaped his journey from a family of Cambodian refugees to becoming a serial entrepreneur, technologist, and investor. Vak opens up about his early career, building technology platforms before the cloud era, the opportunities he walked away from, and the failures that taught him some of his biggest lessons. He also shares why mentorship, relationships, and continuous improvement have become central to how he approaches entrepreneurship today. In this episode, Vak shares: • Why failure can be one of the most valuable teachers • How mentorship and the right network can change your trajectory • Why success is something you define for yourself • The importance of getting 1% better every day • How your past experiences can shape what you build next ⏱ Chapters: 01:58 Refugee life during the Vietnam War and Khmer Rouge 02:25 The importance of authenticity and rawness in startups 04:49 The immigrant's mindset and early entrepreneurial ventures 10:06 Innovations in internet connectivity and automation in the 2000s 10:33 Frameworks for leadership, feeding, and growth 29:57 Lessons from successes and failures in tech startups 40:06 The importance of mentorship, network, and continuous learning 50:00 Reflections on success, failure, and personal growth 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Vak Sambath LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaksambath/ 𝗠𝗙𝗢𝗦 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀: 𝗟𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗡𝗴 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lillianvictoriaspeaks/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lillianvictoriaspeaks/ 𝗧𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗽: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonycrisp/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tonycrisp/ 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝘄𝗶𝘁𝘇: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelsawitz/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sawitzmichael/ 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 TCVN Website: https://www.tcvn.org/ Instagram: https://lnkd.in/dw2jm-5j LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tcvn/ 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀: Sunstone Community Fund: https://lnkd.in/gUxKzCVV Reed Smith: https://www.reedsmith.com/ CloneMe: https://clone.me/

  3. Aug 14

    The Biggest Mistake He Made as a Founder and How He Built Global Success | Michael Bonfils

    In this episode, Michael Bonfils, Founder & Global Managing Director of Digital International Group, is a global digital marketing leader with nearly 30 years of experience across 50+ markets, working with major brands worldwide, shares his incredible journey through entrepreneurship, the lessons learned from failures, and insights into building successful tech businesses. His story highlights the importance of integrity, mentorship, and resilience in the face of adversity. 🚀 What You’ll Learn: • Michael’s childhood and early entrepreneurial spirit • The influence of his father’s transportation business • The rise of internet startups in the 90s • How Google and search engines changed the game • Lessons learned from business failures and legal battles ⏱ Chapters: 01:50 Early entrepreneurial mindset and family background 03:46 The influence of his father’s business and mentality 09:55 Michael’s journey into internet and tech startups 20:08 The rise of search engines and Google’s emergence 34:59 Working with Sky Dayton and early internet investments 01:00:12 Reflections on success, failure, and resilience 01:05:02 Advice for first-time founders and the importance of mentorship 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Michael Bonfils LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbonfils/ Email: mbonfils@digitalinternationalgroup.com 𝗠𝗙𝗢𝗦 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀: 𝗟𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗡𝗴 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lillianvictoriaspeaks/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lillianvictoriaspeaks/ 𝗧𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗽: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonycrisp/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tonycrisp/ 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝘄𝗶𝘁𝘇: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelsawitz/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sawitzmichael/ 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 TCVN Website: https://www.tcvn.org/ Instagram: https://lnkd.in/dw2jm-5j LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tcvn/ 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀: Sunstone Community Fund: https://lnkd.in/gUxKzCVV Reed Smith: https://www.reedsmith.com/ CloneMe: https://clone.me/

  4. Aug 7

    How High School Entrepreneurs Are Building the Future of Connection | HeloTap

    In this episode, high school entrepreneurs, Katelyn Suen, Maxwell Huang, and Jacob Lee, discuss their innovative NFC business card called HeloTap, the impact of AI on education, and the importance of soft skills and risk-taking for future success. 🚀 What You’ll Learn: • Creation of HeloTap NFC business card • Impact of AI on education and jobs • Importance of soft skills and networking • Changing educational paradigms in the digital age ⏱ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction of young entrepreneurs and their NFC business card 02:01 The role of AI in education and future careers 04:27 Skills learned from FBLA and soft skills importance 10:16 Encouragement for young entrepreneurs to take risks 12:22 Advice for peers and the importance of gratitude 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗼𝗿 𝟭𝟯: 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗮: https://www.instagram.com/its.shoda?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝟯𝟯𝘄𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄: https://www.instagram.com/fr33wrld.show?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: https://www.instagram.com/helotap_/ https://helotap.com/ 𝗠𝗙𝗢𝗦 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀: 𝗟𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗡𝗴 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lillianvictoriaspeaks/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lillianvictoriaspeaks/ 𝗧𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗽: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonycrisp/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tonycrisp/ 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝘄𝗶𝘁𝘇: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelsawitz/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sawitzmichael/ 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 TCVN LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tcvn/ 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀: https://lnkd.in/gUxKzCVV https://www.reedsmith.com/ https://clone.me/

  5. Jul 30

    From Risk-Spotting Accountant to Startup Builder with Exit Success | Joshua Lee

    Joshua Lee, Founder of Ardius (acquired by Gusto), shares his journey from corporate finance to building and exiting startups—and what most founders get wrong about venture capital. In this episode, we break down the real mechanics behind startup success, from understanding how venture funds actually work to knowing when (and how) to pursue an exit. Joshua also dives into the importance of founder psychology, purpose, and long-term thinking in building something meaningful—not just profitable. If you're a founder, investor, or thinking about entering the startup world, this conversation gives you a clear, honest look at what it actually takes to win. 🚀 What You’ll Learn: How startup exits really work (and when they make sense) The fundamentals of venture capital and fund structure Why most founders misunderstand success metrics How to balance risk and opportunity in building startups What investors actually look for in founders The role of passion, purpose, and internal drive ⏱ Chapters: 00:00 Understanding Venture Capital and Entrepreneurship 03:13 The Reality of Startup Success 06:02 The Importance of Ecosystem and Support 18:09 Balancing Risk and Opportunity in Investments 21:02 Maximizing Outcomes in Startups 24:54 Defining Success Metrics for Entrepreneurs 30:28 The Driving Force Behind Entrepreneurship 49:03 What Investors Look For in Founders 52:25 Closing Thoughts and Community Blessings 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Joshua Y. Lee LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuaylee1/ 𝗠𝗙𝗢𝗦 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀: 𝗟𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗡𝗴 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lillianvictoriaspeaks/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lillianvictoriaspeaks/ 𝗧𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗽: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonycrisp/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tonycrisp/ 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝘄𝗶𝘁𝘇: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelsawitz/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sawitzmichael/ 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 TCVN Website: https://www.tcvn.org/ Instagram: https://lnkd.in/dw2jm-5j LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tcvn/ 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀: Sunstone Community Fund: https://lnkd.in/gUxKzCVV Reed Smith: https://www.reedsmith.com/ CloneMe: https://clone.me/

  6. Jul 23

    From “Terrible Games” to Industry Legend: Building a $380M Exit | David Perry

    From building “terrible games” as a teenager to leading a $380M exit, David Perry’s journey is the definition of My First Overnight Success™. In this episode, we sit down with legendary game developer, entrepreneur, and AI founder David Perry to unpack the real story behind decades of innovation across gaming, cloud technology, and now next-generation AI video systems. David shares how he broke into the gaming industry with no roadmap, the risks he took early in his career, and the pivotal decisions that led to founding GaiKai—later acquired by Sony for $380M. 🎙️ My First Overnight Success™ Podcast — ⏱️ Chapters 01:55 If life were a game… (The Matrix mindset) 06:41 Learning to code and building “terrible games” 09:03 Getting published at 16 11:25 Leaving school to pursue gaming 13:51 Moving to California and first big break 16:18 Working with major brands (Disney, Sega, Virgin) 20:00 Building iconic games and scaling success 25:00 Founding GaiKai and the future of cloud gaming 30:00 The $380M Sony acquisition 35:00 Lessons on risk, timing, and innovation 40:00 Spotting trends before they happen 45:00 Transition into AI and next-gen video systems 50:00 Advice for founders and builders — 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more episodes. 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: David Perry LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dperry/ 𝗠𝗙𝗢𝗦 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀: 𝗟𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗡𝗴 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lillianvictoriaspeaks/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lillianvictoriaspeaks/ 𝗧𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗽: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonycrisp/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tonycrisp/ 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝘄𝗶𝘁𝘇: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelsawitz/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sawitzmichael/ 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 TCVN Website: https://www.tcvn.org/ Instagram: https://lnkd.in/dw2jm-5j LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tcvn/ 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀: Sunstone Community Fund: https://lnkd.in/gUxKzCVV Reed Smith: https://www.reedsmith.com/ CloneForce: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clone-force/

  7. Jul 16

    White Knuckles to a 124-Location Franchise & Multi-Million Dollar Exit | Michael Sawitz

    In this episode of My First Overnight Success, Michael Sawitz, Chief Enthusiasm Officer at FastStart.studio and longtime entrepreneur, shares the untold story behind building and scaling a 124-location franchise, achieving a multi-million-dollar exit, and dedicating his career to mentoring founders. From gripping a counter with "white knuckles" while waiting for his first customer to helping hundreds of startups navigate growth, Michael reveals the highs, the lows, and the lessons that shaped his entrepreneurial journey. Key Topics: • Building and scaling a 124-store franchise business • The lessons behind a multi-million-dollar exit • Why founder relationships can make or break a startup • Progress over perfection and building what customers truly need • Creating long-term success through mentorship, systems, and adaptability Chapters 00:00 The Journey Begins: From Dreams to Reality 05:38 Navigating the Entrepreneurial Landscape 12:18 Building a Business: The Franchise Model 21:31 Lessons Learned: Trust and Team Dynamics 30:14 Creating Value: The Key to Success 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝘄𝗶𝘁𝘇: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelsawitz/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sawitzmichael/ 𝗠𝗙𝗢𝗦 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀: 𝗟𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗡𝗴 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lillianvictoriaspeaks/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lillianvictoriaspeaks/ 𝗧𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗽: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonycrisp/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tonycrisp/ 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 TCVN Website: https://www.tcvn.org/ Instagram: https://lnkd.in/dw2jm-5j LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tcvn/ 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀: Sunstone Community Fund: https://lnkd.in/gUxKzCVV Reed Smith: https://www.reedsmith.com/ CloneForce: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clone-force/

  8. Jul 9

    He Went Bankrupt in Albania. Now He's Backed 127 Startups | Grant Van Cleve

    In this episode of My First Overnight Success, Grant Van Cleve, a global entrepreneur, angel investor, and ecosystem builder known for catalyzing world class companies worldwide, from early stage investing and venture capital to real estate development and cross border business building across the Balkans, MENA, and Southern California, shares his journey from real estate to startup ecosystems, highlighting the importance of adaptability, metrics, and ecosystem building in entrepreneurship. Key Topics: • Grant Van Cleve's background and journey • The analogy between real estate development and startups • The role of ecosystem building in entrepreneurship • Importance of metrics and data-driven decision making • The impact of AI on startups and venture building • Strategies for angel investing and startup scaling Chapters 00:00 The Journey of an Entrepreneur 02:54 From Real Estate to Global Ventures 11:45 The Role of Angel Investing 15:03 Building a Startup Ecosystem 17:53 The Evolution of a Change Maker 21:08 The First Startup Investment 33:00 The Role of a Venture Studio 35:49 Leadership and Team Dynamics 38:14 Navigating the CEO Experience 43:33 Philosophy of Leadership 46:52 Understanding Metrics in Startups 52:32 The Impact of AI on Startups 59:15 Creative Exit Strategies for Investors 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Grant Van Cleve LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grantvc/ 𝗠𝗙𝗢𝗦 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀: 𝗟𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗡𝗴 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lillianvictoriaspeaks/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lillianvictoriaspeaks/ 𝗧𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗽: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonycrisp/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tonycrisp/ 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝘄𝗶𝘁𝘇: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelsawitz/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sawitzmichael/ 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 TCVN Website: https://www.tcvn.org/ Instagram: https://lnkd.in/dw2jm-5j LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tcvn/ 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀: Sunstone Community Fund: https://lnkd.in/gUxKzCVV Reed Smith: https://www.reedsmith.com/ CloneForce: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clone-force/

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My First Overnight Success reveals what really happens behind success. Each episode features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creators, and leaders about the setbacks, pivots, grit, and breakthroughs that shaped their journey. Hosted by Lillian Victoria Ng, TEDx Speaker and author of Own Your Path, with Tony Crisp, President of TCVN and Founder & CEO of CrispX, and Michael Sawitz, startup sherpa.