Brian Nelson was my reliable wingman during the TAC presidency, and

although he typically prefers relaxing and socializing in Hawaiian

shirts, I felt honored to see him donning a suit for this recording.

Brian took me by surprise with his revelation of a three-year stint as a

professional basketball player in Japan! His entrepreneurial

aspirations were nurtured since childhood, and after several business

endeavors, he emerged as one of Japan's pioneering foreign CEOs, leading

his company to go public. Brian pays it forward by providing guidance

to multiple companies across diverse industries. Additionally, Brian has

spent the past seven years passionately involved in an enjoyable

project with The Kelly Slater Wave Company, a fitting homage to his love

for bodysurfing.