The Really Rich Podcast with Nicholas Crown

Nik Schrobenhauser: Beyond Wall Street | The Really Rich Podcast - Ep. 43

Feb 12, 2024

Nik Schrobenhauser, a venture capitalist and entrepreneur, reflects on his path to success and the impact of facing life-threatening situations. He shares his transition from hedge funds to venture capital, highlighting the frustrations of the finance industry. The discussion explores the importance of questioning traditional perspectives, embracing personal growth, and the negative consequences of winning the lottery.

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Questioning one's chosen career path and exploring alternatives is vital for personal fulfillment.

Technological advancements have opened up new possibilities for pursuing dreams and success outside traditional norms.

Embracing change, personal growth, and aligning actions with authentic selves are crucial for finding fulfillment.

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Questioning the Path and Exploring Alternatives

The podcast episode highlights the importance of questioning one's chosen career path and exploring alternatives. The speaker shares their personal experience of initially being drawn to the finance industry, specifically Wall Street, and the disillusionment they experienced. They discuss how external factors, such as the global financial crisis, and internal factors, such as personal fulfillment, can lead individuals to question the career path they have been on. The episode emphasizes the value of reflecting on whether the current path aligns with one's values, desires, and authentic self, and being open to exploring other opportunities outside the traditional norms.

Luxury Comes at a Cost

00:58

The Value of Individuality and Recognition in Work

01:25

Strength and Stability Through Failure

01:24

Introduction

2min

Reflections on the Path to Success

9min

Surviving a Massive Blood Clot

9min

Questioning the Pursuit of the Hedge Fund Dream

15min

The Frustrations of Working in the Finance Industry

16min

Exploring Different Options in Finance

14min

The Curse of Winning the Lottery and the Strength of Building a Small Business

2min

Embracing Winning and Learning for Personal Growth

2min

After graduating college, I thought working for a bank on Wall Street was the only way to get rich. I ignored plenty about my own interests and happiness to get there. As it turns out, I wasn’t the only one. I met Nik over ten years ago as both of us we’re starting our first leadership roles on Wall Street and haven’t seen him until the filming of this podcast.

My guest, Nik Schrobenhauser, is a venture capitalist and entrepreneur who has spent the last 17 years working in finance. After a near death experience in 2017, followed by a cancer diagnosis in 2018, Nik has dedicated himself to helping others personally and professionally, while focusing on the pursuit of health and happiness in everything he does. Nik lives in Charlottesville, Virginia, with his wife, two children, and two dogs.

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