Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
EP. 18: How to Create a Business that Impacts the World with Justin Rezvani
Today's episode is a conversation with Justin Rezvani. He is a first-generation American entrepreneur and was on the 2017 Forbes 30 under 30 list. He was the founder of theAmplify, which sold in 2016. His latest project is Zion, an open, global decentralized community platform that facilitates transparent and direct flow of content and payments between creators and their audiences. Zion is built using the Bitcoin Lightning Network for creative people to pursue what they love, and share their passion with the world.
Justin is also a triathlete and explorer.
In this episode, Justin discusses the weaknesses of the traditional educational system and how it failed him, what success looks like and why it has no monetary value, and key learnings from his entrepreneurial journey. He also shares a nasty health setback that almost ended everything for him and narrates his comeback to fitness and business.
This episode is for you if you want to learn how to not only deal with the challenges life throws at you, but also break out of "the system" so you may do what you want, when you want, and how you want.
Highlights
- (1:22) Introducing Justin
- (2:15) How I met Justin
- (3:34) Justin’s backstory
- (6:12) Justin’s school experience and how the education system failed him
- (12:18) Addressing the narrative of not receiving love unless you’re successful
- (13:49) Why Justin doesn’t perceive himself as successful
- (14:45) What success looks like for Justin
- (16:42) The moment that transformed Justin’s perception of success
- (17:20) Justin’s experience at Walt Disney and when he learned
- (17:25) Equity Vs. Hourly Rate: The power of equity
- (18:53) theAmplify founder story
- (22:00) Creators and influencers as the biggest mechanisms of change
- (24:16) When and why Justin decided to be an athlete
- (25:30) How Justin lost 70 pounds in 500 days
- (27:20) Justin’s seizure, cavernoma diagnosis, and brain surgery. Its impacts on his activity and fitness
- (29:36) Justin’s comeback from illness, founding Zion, and starting a new life
- (31:52) How Justin uses his influence to impact the world in a positive way
- (32:05) Using disappointment and failure as fuel for growth
- (38:09) The benefits of Zion, how it works, and launch date
- (46:03) Justin’s daily practices
- (50:26) What Justin would like to do better
- (52:25) Three things Justin is grateful for today
- (55:53) Where to find and support Justin
Connect with Justin:
LinkedIn: Justin Rezvani - Austin, Texas, United States | Professional Profile | LinkedIn
Twitter: justin
Website: zion.fyi
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