Nightmare Success In and Out

Wall Street Hedge Fund Founder/Prison to Passion - The Chip Skowron Story


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What happens when a Wall Street Hedge Fund Founder goes to prison. He rises in again to become a force for change of reentry. In this episode of the Nightmare Success In an Out podcast, Brent Cassity interviews Chip Skowron, the CEO of Prison Entrepreneurship Program. Chip shares his journey from being the founder of one the largest Hedge Funds on Wall Street, Frontpoint Partners, to being convicted of insider trading and serving a five-year federal sentence. Chip graduated from Yale University Medical School. He discusses his upbringing, struggles with addiction, and the pivotal moments that led him to change his life. Chip also talks about the importance of faith, the support he received from the New Canaan Society, and the power of starting over. Chip Skowron shares his experience leading up to his time in prison and the profound impact it had on him. He talks about the fear and uncertainty he felt before his indictment and the preparations he made for his time away from his family. Chip also discusses the vulnerability and deep connections he formed with other inmates while in prison, and how that experience shaped his perspective on manhood and relationships. Chip shares his struggles of reentry back into society. He emphasizes the importance of hope and community in the reentry process and the need for collective efforts to support individuals coming out of prison. Chip's giving back to help others is inspiring for those who have experienced hitting rock bottom. Show sponsors: White Collar Support Group prisonist.org START HERE, Autoplazadirect.com "Your Personal Car Concierge."

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