My First Million From High School Dropout To $952 Million At 33
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Dec 4, 2023 
Jess Mah, a high school dropout turned biotech entrepreneur with companies valued over $950 million, shares her extraordinary journey. She candidly discusses unconventional strategies like saving on taxes through private jet ownership. The conversation dives into the importance of overcoming fears and embracing entrepreneurship boldly. Mah emphasizes the necessity of seizing opportunities and forming direct connections rather than relying on virtual interactions. She also reveals insights about wealth accumulation through strategic asset purchases, offering a refreshing perspective on financial growth.
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Dinner Meeting
- Shaan Puri and Jess Ma met at a dinner where a mutual friend praised Jess as the most impressive entrepreneur he'd met.
- Jess brought her dog, had a relaxed approach to rules, and discussed her bold science bets, piquing Shaan's interest.
Unconventional Holding Company
- Jess Ma's holding company focuses on high-impact ventures and bold science bets, unlike typical holding companies.
- This approach aligns with the trend of tackling challenging problems, similar to Elon Musk's ventures.
Jess Ma's Background
- Jess Ma started Indonero, a financial SaaS company serving clients like Slack, Stripe, and Pinterest, after college.
- She bootstrapped it, faced near insolvency, and later hired a CEO, shifting her focus to a holding company model.