
Magnus Grimeland – Day Zero Investing at Antler (EP.369)
Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry
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From Farm to Tech: A Journey of Resilience
This chapter recounts the speaker's transformative journey from a childhood on a husky farm in Norway to an international boarding school in the UK, emphasizing the development of mental resilience throughout various life challenges. It highlights their military training, college experiences during the rise of Facebook, and shift towards a consulting career at McKinsey, ultimately leading to the launch of a fashion e-commerce venture in Southeast Asia. The chapter also discusses the founding of Antler to support early-stage entrepreneurs, showcasing the speaker's commitment to fostering innovation in a burgeoning tech ecosystem.
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