Steven's entrepreneurial spirit was shaped by his immigrant upbringing. "I'm the son of immigrants from the former Soviet Union," he explains. Inspired by his parents' work ethic, he launched his first business to provide services directly to large companies. In this episode, he discusses his experiences with ultra races, mountaineering, and Ironman triathlons, highlighting the challenges and triumphs. Steven also shares insights from building and selling a successful software company, emphasizing perseverance, teamwork, and giving back.

• How his immigrant roots inspired him and the lessons he learned from his parents—work ethic, family values, and resilience—shaped Steven's character and success.
• How his journey shows the importance of embracing failure as a chance to learn and stresses continuous self-improvement and moving forward.
• The importance of perseverance and resilience in pursuing challenging goals.
• Steven highlights the importance of paying it forward and helping others achieve their goals.
• Listen as Steven shares insights from building and selling a successful software company and conquering mountains and Ironman triathlons.
• Discover how Steven shares wisdom through his writing, including a sneak peek into his book "Built to Finish."

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