Join me for a riveting interview with the legendary Pete Henderson, an exited founder whose life could be a blockbuster biopic. In this episode, the former war journalist turned serial entrepreneur shares his mind-blowing adventures, including building businesses in African war zones, surviving a lion's attack, spending a decade living in Kenya after his exit, writing a bestselling book, and his current mission to combat global hunger.
Timestamps:
00:00:02: Dramatic introduction
00:00:31: Introduction to Exit Paradox Podcast
00:00:49: Guest Introduction: Pete Henderson
00:01:13: Pete's Mission to End World Hunger
00:01:28: Pete’s Experience as a War Cameraman
00:05:31: Impact of Technology and Media
00:05:56: Development of Nutritious Food Bar
00:09:03: Pete’s Early Life
00:10:49: Lion Attack Incident
00:14:23: Selling First Business and Attending Harvard
00:15:53: Pete’s First Business as a DJ
00:16:36: Transition Into Television Business
00:18:13: Building a media company
00:19:09: Growing and selling the business
00:19:47: Life after selling the company
00:23:27: Starting a new business
00:28:15: Venture in Telecommunication
00:32:06: Introducing Site: Sustainable Impact Trading Ecosystem
00:33:56: Future plans for 'food' venture
00:39:06: Building a microalgae farm in Zimbabwe
00:43:13: Reflecting on life and personal values
00:43:46: Discussing parenting based on personal experiences
00:45:54: Experience living in Africa and the children's outlook on life
00:46:55: The children's transition to British boarding schools
00:46:26: The role of money and wealth management
00:52:29: Sharing an intensifying experience in South Africa during apartheid
00:55:56: Meeting Sister Barnard and learning a valuable life lesson
00:56:40: The decision to write a book for his children
00:58:25: Defining success
00:58:44: Introduction to Pete, "the food chap"
00:59:37: Discussing role models
01:01:16: Emphasizing the power of thinking
01:02:06: What keeps Pete awake at night
01:04:55: Feelings of guilt about financial success
01:06:35: Regrets on selling a business
01:07:20: Discussing joys in life
01:07:51: How Pete wants to be remembered
01:08:23: Finding fulfillment through witnessing history
01:09:39: Final advice for listeners
