WARNING: NOT FOR THE EASILY OFFENDED

Stefan, Glenn, and Jono sit down with entrepreneur Charles Wu for a deep dive into the business and politics. They explore Charles' journey from tech success to cannabis advocacy, his political experiments across three states, and the uncomfortable realities of power dynamics in government. Plus, Charles shares personal stories about mentoring in Chicago's South Side and family struggles.

[00:01:08] Charles Wu's Impressive Business Background

[00:03:39] The Chi’tiva Business Model: Finding The Grey Area

[00:09:26] Social Justice Through Hemp/Cannabis Business

[00:11:22] Charles' Hero's Journey: Teaching in Chicago's Projects

[00:17:32] Politics: From Idealism to Power Dynamics

[00:18:47] The Challenge of Keeping Empathy in Business

[00:20:43] Behind Politics: Why Politicians Serve Special Interests

[00:24:58] Elon Musk Got Screwed ByThe Biden Administration

[00:26:31] Using Business To Effect Social Change

[00:30:00] Politics As A Controlled Experiment

[00:33:36] Beating A Billionaire Governor

[00:37:10] The "Ascendancy Curve" of Entrepreneurship

[00:40:00] The Massive Scale Difference: Business vs. Government

[00:42:51] The Frustration of Political Bureaucracy

[00:46:07] The Empty Nester Entrepreneur Problem

[00:50:38] Charles' Brother: Voluntary Homelessness

[00:53:25] The Psychedelic Experience and Seeing Addiction Potential

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