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In this episode, we’re joined by Leif Abraham, serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Public.com, the social investing platform that raised nearly $400 million last year and doubled its revenue.

Leif has a bold hiring philosophy: he intentionally avoids candidates from elite schools like Harvard or Stanford. Why? Because he believes street smarts are better than book smarts.

In this conversation, we unpack:

How Leif started and sold his first startup
Key Moments & Challenges While Scaling Public.com
Street Smarts vs. Book Smarts & Hiring Philosophy
The next big opportunity in the tech world

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At Work in Fintech, our mission is to inspire and guide the next generation of Fintech talent.

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Together, we explore how to break into Fintech, what it takes to succeed, and how you can gain an edge.

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00:00 – Trailer
00:40 – Introduction
01:15 – Leif’s Early Days
05:34 – U.S. vs. Germany for Entrepreneurs
08:14 – College Dropout Story
12:00 – First Tech Company
17:27 – Starting a Fintech Company (Public.com)
18:58 – Investing vs. Trading
24:47 – What Makes Public.com Unique?
26:10 – Co-CEO: Challenges and Benefits
28:47 – Key Moments & Challenges While Scaling Public.com
31:54 – Company Culture and Hiring Philosophy
38:11 – New Trends in Tech & Finance
40:49 – Key Trends in Investing & Trading
42:37 – Human vs. AI: Investors and Traders
43:56 – Advice for Young People & Closing Thoughts