In this episode of the First Buck podcast, host Nic Cary interviews Dax Hansen, a partner at Perkins Coie, a leading international law firm, emphasizes the significance of having a clear vision, the necessity of mentorship, and the critical role of networking and relationship building in achieving business success. The episode concludes with Dax emphasizing that passion fuels perseverance, but success in entrepreneurship requires a clear vision, structured planning, mentorship, and financial understanding.

Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn:

• Understand how to identify and seize emerging opportunities in tech and finance.
• Learn the value of finding and leveraging mentors to propel your career and business.
• Discover strategies for overcoming challenges and turning them into triumphs.
• Explore the significance of sustainable practices and how they can benefit your startup.
• Gain insights into building a resilient and innovative entrepreneurial mindset.

In this episode…

Nic Cary interviews Dax and they discuss the lessons learned during his career journey including:

• The key drivers for navigating and succeeding in emerging fields like blockchain and fintech are curiosity and resilience.
• The importance of mentorship and collaboration is crucial in achieving professional growth and pioneering new legal practices.
• The adoption of sustainable and innovative practices can address major challenges and lead to long-term success in both tech and agriculture.

Sponsor for this episode...

This episode is brought to you by Sky's The Limit, one of the largest nonprofit programs for underrepresented young adult entrepreneurs in the US. Sky's The Limit is a quick-growing digital platform that connects entrepreneurs with their peers, volunteer business mentors, training resources, and funding. Our goal is to develop the social capital that founders need to chase their business dreams.

To learn more, visit https://www.skysthelimit.org.