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212: Failing His Way to a $100M+ After Quitting Wall Street with Jeremy Delk

Nov 14, 2024

Jeremy Delk, founder of Delk Enterprises and former Wall Street trader, shares his remarkable journey from earning millions to facing crushing losses before rebounding into a successful venture capitalist. He discusses the concept of 'failing forward' and offers insights into investing in early-stage companies. Jeremy explains how global travel shaped his business perspective, emphasizes the importance of high-performing teams, and shares strategies for making timely exits from investments. Tune in for an inspiring tale of resilience and strategic thinking!

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Jeremy Delk

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Jeremy Delk's journey from trading success to losses emphasizes the importance of 'failing forward' and learning from setbacks in entrepreneurship.

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Intro

5min

From Small Town to Wall Street

8min

From Wall Street to Animal Health: An Entrepreneur's Journey

5min

Innovative Approaches in Entrepreneurship

9min

Unlocking Potential Through Mastermind Groups

12min

Embracing Financial Freedom and Taking Action

2min

What does it take to rebound from crushing losses, build multiple successful companies, and turn setbacks into strategic investments?

In today’s episode, I sit down with Jeremy Delk, founder of Delk Enterprises, who has mastered the art of “failing forward” to build a diverse portfolio of profitable ventures.

Starting as a Wall Street trader who earned and lost millions by age 20, Jeremy’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. He shares his path from trading chaos to strategic exits, including the highs and lows of investing in early-stage companies, the lessons learned from losing big on a Ponzi scheme, and how global travel opened his perspective on business and life.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅ Jeremy’s incredible story of making millions at 19, losing it all in four days, and building a powerhouse VC fund across multiple industries.

✅ Strategies for building teams and systems that allow you to lead without micromanaging.

✅ Jeremy’s tips for exiting at the perfect time, what makes a company worth betting on, and how to avoid the common traps that catch many entrepreneurs when they try to shift from founder to investor.

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