Most people optimize for the next promotion.

The best operators optimize for learning.

A higher salary, a bigger title, or a safer role can look like progress. But the decisions that shape a career often come from taking responsibility before you're ready, stepping into uncomfortable environments, and solving problems that aren't technically yours.

Marcelo Abeno built his career through large organizations including Royal Caribbean, Inter Miami, and the Miami Heat before moving into entrepreneurship through Rework Capital. One of the recurring themes throughout the conversation was that the biggest opportunities rarely look obvious in the moment.

The move that feels like a step backwards can become the foundation for everything that comes after.

The people who stand out inside large organizations are often the ones already thinking like owners long before they become one.

Guest: Marcelo Abeno
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mabinum/
Website: https://www.rework.capital

Host: Leonard De Beer
Helping fractional executive firms get more clients through strategic outreach
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonard-de-beer/