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#157: How Spending $30K “Taking A Year ON”, Managing a $2M Fund In College, & Throwing High School Parties With AP Math Students and Jocks Led To Building A Company That Is Changing The World w/ Maxine Cunningham

Beyond Curious ™
Beyond Curious ™
Episode • Oct 17, 2023 • 1h 12m

Key Takeaways:

[00:59] – Introducing Maxine Cunnigham
[6:19] – Maxine's fun experience with Turkish baths
[10:44] –  How hosting parties in high school set her path in building a business
[17:44] – Why being able to understand principles is vital for learning effectively 
[21:24] – How Maxine was selected to run a $2 million fund... and how it led her to create Pick My Brain
[26:57] - Maxine's parents' impact on her mindset and ability to follow her passions
[32:48] – Why Maxine made the switch from finance to economics
[38:00] – Maxine's transition to becoming a startup founder
[47:03] – How do you know when to say yes and make a decision based on your heart?
[51:47] – How Maxine began to validate the concept of Pick My Brain
[54:56] – The feelings she had during her identity shift

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