Perception Paradox with Zivi Ein

E23: From Saturation Diving to Startups: Michael Chaffe's Journey of Self-Discovery and Healing


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In this captivating episode of Perception Paradox, we dive deep into the extraordinary journey of Michael Chaffe, a man whose life has been an exhilarating blend of adventure, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. Join us as Michael shares his fascinating experiences, from the depths of saturation diving to the peaks of entrepreneurial success.


Key points covered in this episode:

  • Backpacking and Self-Discovery: How Michael's early travels shaped his perspective and set the stage for his future endeavors.
  • Saturation Diving: The challenges and thrills of one of the world’s most dangerous professions, and the life lessons it imparted.
  • Entrepreneurship: Michael’s venture into the business world, the hurdles he faced, and the strategies he employed to build a thriving venture ecosystem.
  • Burnout: A candid discussion on the pressures of entrepreneurial life and how Michael navigated through burnout to find balance and purpose.
  • Mindset: Insights into the mindset shifts that have driven Michael’s success and resilience.
  • Psychedelic Healing: Exploring the transformative power of psychedelics in Michael’s personal and professional growth.

  • Tune in for an episode filled with inspiring stories, actionable insights, and profound wisdom. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, an adventurer at heart, or someone seeking personal growth, Michael's journey will leave you motivated and ready to tackle your own challenges.


    About Michael:

    Prior to transitioning to the venture capital and innovation industry in 2017, Mike spent over a decade in the Oil & Gas sector, specializing in deep-sea operations as a saturation diver, working at depths of up to -250 meters subsea. Since 2017, he has been actively involved in angel investment, early-stage funding, and fostering innovation by organizing international conferences.


    Over the years, he honed his skills in cultivating high-value relationships, identifying investment opportunities, and promoting innovative solutions across the European startup ecosystem - with a special focus on CEE. In his role at Wolves Summit, he played a crucial part in expanding our conference's reach from a domestic Poland-based event to a pan-European gathering, attracting a diverse international audience.


    Recently joining forces with Global Corporate Venturing, he leverages his broad network across the region to assist GCV’s CEE expansion plans. Mike possesses a nuanced understanding of the intricacies of both early-stage funding, large-scale innovation conferences, innovation projects, and corporate venturing.


    Through his own experiences navigating the most challenging aspects of entrepreneurship, Mike is a passionate and prominent advocate for the potential of altered states of consciousness and psychedelic-assisted therapy.

    Connect with Michael:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-chaffe-35a85446

    Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zivile Einikyte⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:

    ⁠⁠https://www.perceptionparadox.com⁠⁠

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    ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/zivileeinikyte/⁠⁠

    Music credits: Luca Nioi

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