My guest today is PJ Patel, Co-CEO & Senior Managing Director at Valuation Research Corporation. In our conversation we discussed the differences between Canadian and US entrepreneurs. How 911 changed the trajectory of his career, and how 50% of the role of a CEO involves supporting the success of the people around them. 

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Please enjoy my conversation with PJ Patel.

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SHOW NOTES

[00:01:55] - PJ shares his family's immigration story

[00:04:55] - A closer look at our neighbor to the north

[00:08:13] - The most prestigious institutions for higher learning in Canada

[00:09:26] - Key social and economic differences between the U.S. and Canada

[00:15:57] - The role that chance plays in reshaping prospective 

[00:20:58] - The niche field of valuations and the wide range of clients that use them

[00:28:35] - The role finding mutual interests plays in relationship building 

[00:32:48] - Practicing altruism in your network devoid of expectations will be reciprocated

[00:35:23] - Insight into the role of a CEO in an evolving workspace

[00:41:01] - PJ reflects on two books that have impacted business decisions throughout his career