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Permission To Shine

39. Victor Vescovo | 3x Ivy League, Hostage Rescuer, Ocean Explorer, Investor

Jul 30, 2024
51:59

Victor Vescovo is one of the most accomplished humans alive.
He is a former naval intelligence officer where he retired as Commander.
He co-founded Insight Equity Holdings, a prominent investment fund.
He is a Seven Summits Climber by climbing the tallest peak on all seven continents, deep sea diver (went to the bottom of all 5 oceans), outer space visitor, and pilot.
In 2019, Victor Vescovo was recognized by Guinness World Records as the person who has covered the greatest vertical distance without leaving Earth's surface. He went to 29,029 atop Mt. Everest and -35,840 at the bottom of the Mariana Trench. 
He holds a bachelors degree in Political Science and Economics from Stanford, a masters degree in Defense and Arms Control from MIT, and an MBA from Harvard. 
Please enjoy this insanely interesting conversation. 
Let me know your takeaways -- there's many! 
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