Join us in this episode of the Start-Up Journeys Founders Unplugged podcast as we explore Bernie Orenstein's remarkable journey through the worlds of finance, cryptocurrency, and the vibrant Start-Up ecosystem.
Bernie shares his unique insights, successes, failures, and invaluable lessons learned. Discover the unexpected cataclysmic event that led to the sudden closure of Proxima Capital.
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Topics we cover:
Introduction (00:00:01 – 00:01:52)
Greetings and podcast introduction.
Introduction to Bernie Orenstein and his journey.
Bernie's Early Journey (00:01:52 – 00:05:56)
Transition from finance to trading.
The start of Bernie's entrepreneurial journey.
Inspiration and mentors.
Founding the Start-Up (00:05:56 – 00:06:43)
Transition from a small firm to founding a Start-Up.
Motivation and Challenges (00:06:43 – 00:11:13)
Bernie's motivation and the challenges he faced.
Characteristics of Start-Up Founders (00:11:13 – 00:17:47)
Discussing the personality traits and characteristics of successful Start-Up founders.
Bernie's Latest Start-Up (00:17:47 – 00:23:36)
Details about Bernie's latest Start-Up and its growth.
The Importance of Timing (00:23:36 – 00:25:55)
Emphasizing the significance of timing in a Start-Up's success.
Navigating Growth (00:25:55 – 00:26:37)
Handling the challenges of rapid growth.
Facing Catastrophic Events (00:26:37 – 00:31:50)
Discussion of a significant event that led to the closure of Proxima Capital.
Closing Remarks (00:31:50 – 00:31:58)
Wrapping up the podcast with insights from Bernie Orenstein.
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