#23 Brian Wong: Escaping Expectations, Burnout & the 9 to 5 Trap ($32M Raised at 19)
Update: 2025-06-07
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What if the success you dreamed of… wasn’t the life you actually wanted?
- At just 19, Brian Wong raised $32M and was flying private while his friends were still in college. But behind the headlines was a deeper story—about burnout, traditional expectations, and the real meaning of freedom.
- In this episode, Brian shares how he broke free from the script, what first-time founders often get wrong, and why starting your own company might actually be the *real* job security.
- 🎙️ We talk about:
- • Growing up with traditional Asian parents
- • Founding a startup at 19
- • Burnout and rediscovering balance
- • What most founders misunderstand about fundraising
- • Letting go of the 9 to 5 mindset
- 🔗 Connect with Brian: https://linkedin.com/in/brianwong
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- 🎥 Full video on YouTube: [YouTube episode link]
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