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Inside Revolut: How Nikolay Storonsky Built a $45B Fintech Empire

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From Competition to Career: A Journey in Economics and Physics

This chapter explores the speaker's formative experiences with competition in academics, particularly in math and physics, leading to their eventual success in international economic competitions. It highlights their transition from a young student in Russia to a physics major at a prestigious university, emphasizing the impact of living independently and witnessing economic changes in their homeland. The narrative also reflects on their early career experiences, including an internship at Lehman Brothers and the challenges posed by the financial collapse, affecting their entrepreneurial aspirations.

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