In this episode of Mislaibeled, we explore the remarkable journey of David Schottenstein, a serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, and visionary leader who has experienced incredible highs and profound challenges. David's story is one of resilience, growth, and ultimately, redemption.

00:00 Disclaimer
01:56 Introduction To David Schottenstein
06:46 Finding Fashion Inspiration In Yeshiva, Venice, Italy
08:30 Getting Into Business At A Young Age
12:05 David's First Company: Astor & Black
16:21 CubX Ad
17:40 Balancing Empathy In Business
19:52 Starting Venture Capital
24:21 David's Investments
34:08 Pleading Guilty: Owning Up To Mistakes
40:16 Choosing Not To Become A Victim
49:50 Insights From The 12-Step Process
51:31 Living With Judgment And Staying True To Yourself
55:50 Living From Experience And Finding Strength In Adversity
58:00 Refusing To Testify Against Friends
01:03:26 Positives That Emerged From Facing Challenges
01:05:23 The Importance Of Having A Strong Belief System
01:08:24 Family And The Vital Role Of His Wife
01:13:40 The David Schottenstein Foundation
01:15:21 Post-October 7th: Business Relationships With Celebrities
01:19:48 On Being Mislabeled And Misunderstood
01:21:42 What David Is Most Proud Of

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