American businessman and CEO of RSE Ventures, Matt Higgins, bet big on himself when he dropped out of high-school at 16, got his GED, and decided to go straight to work.

Today, he runs one of the world's top investment firms, and has a resume that includes being the youngest ever NY press security for the likes of Rudy Giuliani during the wake of 9/11, as well as a high-level executive for the NY Jets and Miami Dolphins. He also makes regular appearances a guest judge on Shark Tank.

A true rags to riches story that will inspire you all the way through, Matt came on Business Class to talk about building a bridge to your future self, what he looks for in investments, and what caused him to live every day like it's his last.