Leadership, Grit, and the Power of the Underdog with Quang X. Pham

In this inspiring episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with Quang X. Pham, author of Underdog Nation: Zero in On Effort and Results for Success. Quang’s journey is a testament to resilience and determination—from fleeing Vietnam as a refugee to becoming a U.S. Marine, biopharmaceutical entrepreneur, and bestselling author. Quang shares powerful insights on leadership, decision-making, and the underdog mindset that propelled him from humble beginnings to extraordinary success. He discusses the lessons learned from his military service, the entrepreneurial risks he took, and how he navigated challenges as a minority in both the corporate and startup worlds. With candid stories about his family’s sacrifices, his time in the Marines, and building multiple companies, Quang offers actionable advice on embracing effort, overcoming doubt, and turning adversity into opportunity.Tune in for a conversation filled with wisdom, humor, and motivation—perfect for anyone looking to redefine success and unlock their potential.

QUANG X. PHAM has been a war child refugee, a combat Marine veteran, top-producing biotech salesman, and successful serial entrepreneur. As a perpetual underdog, he is the first American of Vietnamese heritage to become a US Marine aviator and lead a biotech IPO on Nasdaq (CVKD)― Cadrenal Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company developing tecarfarin, a novel blood thinner for patients with rare cardiovascular conditions. He is also the author of A Sense of Duty: Our Journey from Vietnam to America and has received the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® award. A graduate of UCLA, he is a popular speaker and lives in Florida with his family.